Public Research: Religion - What Confession Do You Belong to? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

zifnab · 06-27-2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nurumaiel

When I was about ten years old I first was introduced to Don Quixote, as portrayed in the musical Man of La Mancha. For quite a few years I was a knight, the Blessed Virgin was my chosen lady, and God was the King I served.

I’m not too familiar with the musical (Man of La Mancha), but the novel by Miguel De Cervantes (the edition I own is translated by Edith Grossman) portrays Don Quixote as a man who has lost all his ability to separate reality from fiction. Even though in his heart he believes entirely that he is doing a ‘chivalric’ deed to humanity (mostly in the name of Dulcinea of Toboso first, and God second). In many ways innocent people are victimized by these acts. And evil men are turned free. Is the musical different in any aspect? Your post was good and I'm interested to hear more.

Back to the topic. I was raised Catholic, but I'm not a very good one anymore. Curiosity killed the cat? Curiosity killed my religion.

Encaitare · 06-27-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Lhunatic

Your answer is the one in italics.

Ah, so it is. Thanks, dear.

THE Ka · 06-28-2006, 01:19 AM

Well, all I can really say is that my mum was sent to a french catholic school, and that didn't last long

. Then half of her family is either czech ex-communists, but who are still atheist, and the other is catholic. My father came from a mixed family of agnostics and irish protestants.
They are both agnostic now, and have been nice enough to let me decide my personal values when it comes to such matters.

Personally though, I've tried since a young age a few religions and philosophies here and there, and have pretty much settled upon atheistic/ignostic existentialism.

Elmo · 01-20-2007, 02:07 PM

PROVE to me God exists and I'll believe in him in an instant. I just can't believe in something that could as easily have been made up as be true.

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-20-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hewhoarisesinmight

PROVE to me God exists and I'll believe in him in an instant. I just can't believe in something that could as easily have been made up as be true.

This thread is not for discussion or arguments about religion; it merely asks members who wish to do so to name their beliefs.

Rikae · 01-20-2007, 07:02 PM

Brought up atheist; dabbled in Wicca, joined the Catholic church at 23; still and always questioning and following the synchronicity of life wherever it leads me. Tolkien definitely played a large role in the formation of my personal belief system, particularily my sense of morality and sense of the worth of humility and faith.

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Christianity (Protestant)	37	32.46%
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06-28-2006, 01:19 AM	#3
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Well, all I can really say is that my mum was sent to a french catholic school, and that didn't last long . Then half of her family is either czech ex-communists, but who are still atheist, and the other is catholic. My father came from a mixed family of agnostics and irish protestants. They are both agnostic now, and have been nice enough to let me decide my personal values when it comes to such matters. Personally though, I've tried since a young age a few religions and philosophies here and there, and have pretty much settled upon atheistic/ignostic existentialism. __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

01-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#4
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	PROVE to me God exists and I'll believe in him in an instant. I just can't believe in something that could as easily have been made up as be true. __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering. Last edited by hewhoarisesinmight; 01-21-2007 at 09:20 AM.

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01-20-2007, 07:02 PM	#6
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Brought up atheist; dabbled in Wicca, joined the Catholic church at 23; still and always questioning and following the synchronicity of life wherever it leads me. Tolkien definitely played a large role in the formation of my personal belief system, particularily my sense of morality and sense of the worth of humility and faith.