A question for aethiests

[paulos66]

Suppose we're wrong. which god/which religion would you hope was the winner- let's pick the best bits from them all. I'd consider rastafari as I can appreciate their gateway to the almighty - any thoughts?

[paulos66]

Have all the aethiests had an epithany today?

[Theland]

Yes, Rastafarians will inevitably get an invite to the next global ecumenical shindig to be organised by the vatican.
You might yet see Herr Ratzinger with a red, black and green tea cozy on his holy bonce, whilst sucking the end of a huge spliff ... man!

[WaldoMcFroog]

Neo-paganism has always seemed like a good, ethical religion to me; they have very sensible attitudes towards life and celebrate sensuality and being alive rather than looking forward to death like most other religions.

[China Doll]

I think buddism.

Posssibly wickan (sp).

Failing that how about scientology? Those people have their fingers on the pulse!

Incidently, I'm not actually an aethiest, I'm a humanist. (I think).

[China Doll]

Oooh... forgot, agnostics too... quite like their erm 'sensual' (shall we say) side.

[Theland]

Has Waldo been excommunicated from his former religion? For apostasy perhaps?
C'mon Waldo. Confession is good for the soul!

[WaldoMcFroog]

Que?

[paulos66]

The gospel lot seem pretty happy too but I suspect my singing and dancing would condemn me to an eternity in hell.

[jake-the-peg]

I've always thought there was a lot of truth in budhist philosophy especially that "desire is the root of suffering"

I differ from them in all the karma reincarnation bit but i'd have to go that way.

I presume you'd not allow me to say Spinoza's God

[Theland]

Pastafarianism Waldo?
I thought you were one of the "elders" if that is the correct term?

[paulos66]

Jake, not unless you can summarise him for me in one sentence

[paulos66]

Theland, how long have you been an aethiest - I was outed 4 years ago on Christmas day

[Theland]

OOPS! Sorry Paulos.
Just realised this was a question for atheists only.
(Picks up knitting bag and sneaks out of back door)

[WaldoMcFroog]

Ah, well, you've got me there, Theland (apart from the Elder bit - where did that come from?).

Yes, the evidence in favour of Pastafarianism is overwhelming, and all people of reason can understand the religion.

[China Doll]

Perhaps Theland you're confusing Waldo with Whickerman?

[Theland]

China doll - just came back to say, no, not whickerman - Waldo has been seen knocking at peoples front doors handing out packets of holy noodles.

[China Doll]

Ah. I see.

I like noodles, no one ever gives me free noodles. I wish he'd knock on my door!

Ho hum....

[paulos66]

No offence Theland but I you've already smugly got your own god, I am willing ,however, to listen to any improvements/21st century updates you may suggest for him/her

[China Doll]

Avid supporter of condom use for the catholic God! (Or at least his representatives on Earth!)

[paulos66]

Just thought I want to keep the altar wine too, it'll go well with the pasta