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Hexagon · 3rd Jan 2012, 01:21 PM

There's been a number of posts about spirituality and religion recently, so I thought we could quantify it all. Basically, what is your faith/religion/lack of religion and how does it fit in with your sexuality?

In the poll, I've grouped the monotheistic religions together because of their shared roots and because I didn't want it to get confusing. I'm also aware that Pagan is a blanket term, so don't shoot me. Feel free to expand in the comments.

Jonathan · 3rd Jan 2012, 01:27 PM

I was raised Catholic, but consider myself Athiest.

**Gerry** · 3rd Jan 2012, 01:27 PM

I consider myself an atheist.

midwestgirl89 · 3rd Jan 2012, 01:29 PM

I'm pretty sure I'm agnostic.

Hexagon · 3rd Jan 2012, 01:46 PM

I'm an atheist, of the humanist variety.

Ridiculous · 3rd Jan 2012, 02:00 PM

I am also an atheist and a humanist.

caughtbywitness · 3rd Jan 2012, 02:04 PM

Agnostic. I wouldn't quite say I'm atheist.

3rd Jan 2012, 02:07 PM

what is humanistic?

Fugs · 3rd Jan 2012, 02:10 PM

Atheist

CandyClouds · 3rd Jan 2012, 02:12 PM

i'm believing in jesus christ, not really a fan of 'religion'. been raised pentecostal christian

thecat06 · 3rd Jan 2012, 02:16 PM

I consider myself an atheist. I was raised as a methodist though.

Black Cat · 3rd Jan 2012, 02:16 PM

I chose "Other", though I identify as a Christian.

My sexuality and religion do not interfere with one another. I believe my God made me gay because he wanted me that way. I believe in everything, so my religion is made up of bits and pieces of several other ideas and philosophies.

Fintan · 3rd Jan 2012, 02:39 PM

I'm a practicing Anglican/Episcopalian, although baptised Roman Catholic.

Hexagon · 3rd Jan 2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insidehappy

what is humanistic?

Humanism is a system of ethics. Essentially, its about humanity, and being moral without religion. My particular organisation (BHA, or british humanist association) campaigns frequently for a secular state, especially regarding faith schools and the like. Humanists tend to be pro gay-rights, so we get on quite well.

Ridiculous · 3rd Jan 2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubiksCube

Humanists tend to be pro gay-rights, so we get on quite well.

One could argue that a humanist who isn't pro gay-rights isn't a humanist at all

.

Hexagon · 3rd Jan 2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridiculous

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubiksCube

Humanists tend to be pro gay-rights, so we get on quite well.

One could argue that a humanist who isn't pro gay-rights isn't a humanist at all

.

One could... I've never actually met one who isn't.

Young Anonymous · 3rd Jan 2012, 03:39 PM

I've been raised Christian, though at an early age I've always considered myself Atheist ^^

wellhidden · 3rd Jan 2012, 04:02 PM

I am probly classified as a buddist, but I also believe in all religons at once because they are all valid. (except for scientology)

chained butterfly · 3rd Jan 2012, 04:05 PM

lol. Fuck this, i made my own religion.

It's called aequus. Everyone is accepted. There was no jesus, there was just a bunch of idiots who made the bible. And god made the spec which made the world....so...Darwin and God theories fused? I don't know. I don't care. It's what I believe. <3

Doctor Faustus · 3rd Jan 2012, 04:22 PM

Atheism FTW!

View Poll Results: What is your religion?
Athiest	58	41.73%
Agnostic	23	16.55%
Christian/Jewish/Muslim	35	25.18%
Hindu	0	0%
Buddhist	4	2.88%
Pagan	4	2.88%
Other	15	10.79%
Voters: 139. You may not vote on this poll

3rd Jan 2012, 01:21 PM	#1
Hexagon Bright Spark Full Member Gender: ?TM transguy Orientation: Panromantic Asexual Out Status: Pending review Location: Somerset, UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,051 Join Date: May 2011	Religion among LGBT people? There's been a number of posts about spirituality and religion recently, so I thought we could quantify it all. Basically, what is your faith/religion/lack of religion and how does it fit in with your sexuality? In the poll, I've grouped the monotheistic religions together because of their shared roots and because I didn't want it to get confusing. I'm also aware that Pagan is a blanket term, so don't shoot me. Feel free to expand in the comments. __________________ When god has low self-esteem, does that make him an atheist? Last edited by Hexagon; 3rd Jan 2012 at 01:33 PM..

3rd Jan 2012, 01:27 PM	#2
Jonathan Formerly Muzzy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 3,036 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I was raised Catholic, but consider myself Athiest. __________________

3rd Jan 2012, 01:27 PM	#3
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I consider myself an atheist. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

3rd Jan 2012, 01:29 PM	#4
midwestgirl89 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Interested in Women Out Status: Some people Age: 23 Posts: 559 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I'm pretty sure I'm agnostic.

3rd Jan 2012, 01:46 PM	#5
Hexagon Bright Spark Full Member Gender: ?TM transguy Orientation: Panromantic Asexual Out Status: Pending review Location: Somerset, UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,051 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I'm an atheist, of the humanist variety. __________________ When god has low self-esteem, does that make him an atheist?

3rd Jan 2012, 02:00 PM	#6
Ridiculous EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 934 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I am also an atheist and a humanist.

3rd Jan 2012, 02:04 PM	#7
caughtbywitness Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I really don't know anymore Out Status: Most people (: Location: Shropshire Age: 16 Posts: 131 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Religion among LGBT people? Agnostic. I wouldn't quite say I'm atheist.

3rd Jan 2012, 02:07 PM	#8
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Fugs EC's Local Furry Full Member Gender: Female, trans M-F (Wishes she was a kitty) Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Bowling Green, OH Age: 18 Posts: 407 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Religion among LGBT people? Atheist __________________ We love youes! Please accept a hug from us so that we can give <( ^ω^)> (≧∇≦)/ (^O^)／ (^。^) (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ಠ_ರೃ your face the smile that everyone around you wants to see!

3rd Jan 2012, 02:12 PM	#10
CandyClouds Ein bisschen Bi schadet nie Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Kinsey scale 2/3 Out Status: Not out at all Location: Germany Age: 19 Posts: 22 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Religion among LGBT people? i'm believing in jesus christ, not really a fan of 'religion'. been raised pentecostal christian __________________

3rd Jan 2012, 02:16 PM	#11
thecat06 EC's Biggest LNJF and SNL fan!! Full Member Gender: Let's say Pangender! Orientation: Let's say gay!! Out Status: Out to parents, campus, and 75 friends on facebook Location: Central and Northern Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 2,503 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I consider myself an atheist. I was raised as a methodist though. __________________ So many years have passed, since I proclaimed my independence, my mission, my aim, and my vision, so secure, content to live each day like it's my last, it's wonderful to know, that I could be, something more than what I dreamed, far beyond what I could see -Dream Theater

3rd Jan 2012, 02:16 PM	#12
Black Cat As Seen On Hoarders... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: This cat is out of the bag - I mean closet Location: Pennsylvania, with the cows Age: 21 Posts: 2,391 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I chose "Other", though I identify as a Christian. My sexuality and religion do not interfere with one another. I believe my God made me gay because he wanted me that way. I believe in everything, so my religion is made up of bits and pieces of several other ideas and philosophies. __________________ "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it." - Mr. Magorium

3rd Jan 2012, 02:39 PM	#13
Fintan EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: My Family & some Friends! Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 540 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I'm a practicing Anglican/Episcopalian, although baptised Roman Catholic.

3rd Jan 2012, 03:39 PM	#17
Young Anonymous ˁ˚ᴥ˚ˀ Polar Bear ˁ˚ᴥ˚ˀ Full Member Gender: MtF Orientation: People Out Status: Mom Location: Oklahoma Posts: 105 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I've been raised Christian, though at an early age I've always considered myself Atheist ^^

3rd Jan 2012, 04:02 PM	#18
wellhidden EC's unofficial metaphysician Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 94% gay 6% bi Out Status: Getting there Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 224 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Religion among LGBT people? I am probly classified as a buddist, but I also believe in all religons at once because they are all valid. (except for scientology) __________________ The summer is over, The harvest is in, and we are not saved... Jeremiah 8:20

3rd Jan 2012, 04:05 PM	#19
chained butterfly ~ RAWR to the lesbians Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian &im deff into trans gendered people. <3 Out Status: Out like wall mart Location: new york Age: 15 Posts: 449 Join Date: May 2010	Re: Religion among LGBT people? lol. Fuck this, i made my own religion. It's called aequus. Everyone is accepted. There was no jesus, there was just a bunch of idiots who made the bible. And god made the spec which made the world....so...Darwin and God theories fused? I don't know. I don't care. It's what I believe. <3 __________________ Disregard females, Acquire currency.

3rd Jan 2012, 04:22 PM	#20
Doctor Faustus EC's resident Philosopher at Large Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not straight. But only interested in men. xD Out Status: People who ask me. People whom I trust. Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,610 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Religion among LGBT people? Atheism FTW! __________________ "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." - Mother Teresa.

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