*Why are you here at Religious Forums?

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*How long have you been here at RF?

*Why did you first join RF?

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined?

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?

*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back?

 

[ChristineES]

*How long have you been here at RF? I joined in 2006, in April of that year.

*Why did you first join RF? I wanted to discuss various faiths and learn.

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF? The same, but now I know the people.

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined? No

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here? In some ways. Not in my own faith, but my perception of others' faiths. I have learned a lot about what people truly believe and learned to separate what is true from what was propaganda. I have also learned how people perceive people of my faith.
**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"? Just listening to people talk, asking questions, reading their posts.

*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back? I still want to learn more.

 

[Quagmire]

*Why did you first join RF?

I fell asleep on the bus and woke up here. The rest is kind of fuzzy.

 

[Hermit Philosopher]

</SPAN>Dear UltraViole,
What interesting questions to ask oneself! I noticed, I spend so much time thinking about so much, I've not stopped to reflect upon what I'm really doing here

*How long have you been here at RF? About a year (?) Whoops! No, apparently only since Feb.


*Why did you first join RF? To find other ex-atheists who had had "mystical" experiences; I wanted to know whether we interpreted them similarly [we do, I think]. Also, I had always been skeptic towards organised religion [churches, their scripts, traditions and history] and wanted to know whether this was justified. I wanted to see how much my altered perspective on life resembled/differed from those of specific faiths.


*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF? Though I seldom longer agree with their conclusions, I do understand atheists' reasons for rejecting certain ways of thinking. Yet over time, I've noticed how their epistemological demands, quite a priori, limit their ability - or should I say; desire - to think "outside the box". I find myself wishing I could interest others in alternative ways of interpreting, not just religious concepts, but empirical data and "hard" facts.
At same time, I'm not the right person for it; I'm no good at expressing abstract thought and I lack patience too.


*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here? Changed, yes. Though not sure for the better? Perhaps this offends, but...
More believers than I thought, take their scripts very literally. This to me, suggesting a rather active, institutional discouragement against metaphorical interpretation. I suppose I am more skeptic towards organised religion today, really.
Also, I sometimes feel very ashamed by the way atheists truly do (especially rhetorically, in threads amongst themselves) belittle believers. If you find someone "ignorant", advise them on some literature you think might help and leave it [sarcasm does not always equal good humour].

*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back? The belief that egoless good-will, sincere humility and great big smiles are all contagious?

Hermit

 

[Tarheeler]

*How long have you been here at RF?

4 months

*Why did you first join RF?

I got tired of the bs at PF and wanted to focus more on religion rather than politics for a while.

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?

Still the same.

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined?

No.

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?

No. Or at least not yet.

*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back?

 

[Nayana]

*How long have you been here at RF? Forever ago!


*Why did you first join RF? I'm friends with Madhuri she encouraged me to join as she thought i might find it fun and informative.


*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF? Procrastination, i dont wanna study for school!


*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined?
Not really



*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
Yeah they have, i have lowered my expectations on human intelligence.

**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?
Many of the people here are unwilling to see things from another angle and are very judgemental. I spent much time reading posts before i started to post them.


*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back?
A vague interest in how other see the world. Also to learn more about my own and others religions.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

*How long have you been here at RF? since June 2005

*Why did you first join RF? a web search for some information led me here

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF? to understand how other peoples think and believe

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined? No

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways as a result of your participation here? I have a clearer Idea about what I do not believe
**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"? access to a wide range of opinions on each religion, and national idiosyncrasies

*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back? I took a year long break after spending some time as a mod. Then checked in again to see how the world had changed. (there has been a definate change in American attitudes and those of Muslims.)

 

[England my lionheart]

*How long have you been here at RF?

Since November 2007


*Why did you first join RF?

I studied history at Uni when i was young and religion was and is a big part of it so i typed in Google "Religious Forums" and ended up here,plus i heard there is a sexy Pagan on the boards


*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?

To learn and share although i was a little Trollish when ifirst joined


*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined?

No


*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
Definately regarding TOE

**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?

Autodidact and PhantomProfane,i quibbled over one word and was enlightened


*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back?

The people here are cool and diverse and i like to hear what people from all over think,its been a real eye opener but i've seen nothing to change my non religious stance.

 

[HonestJoe]

*How long have you been here at RF?

Only a couple of months. I've still got that new poster smell.

*Why did you first join RF?

I think religion is a major influence on the world and needs to be discussed and better understood. I enjoy debate and this is an area which offers that. I think there can be a very negative image presented of non-believers/atheists and hope to offer a little balance to the idiots who often populate the internet.

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?

As above. RF has largely offered what I was looking for.

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened in any notable (or even profound) ways as a result of your participation here?

I've learned more about some of the more obscure beliefs and religions out there (including learning about some I never knew existed, at least in contemporary practice). I have pretty broad expectations anyway not nothing much has surprised me or fundamentally changed my perspective. Anything is possible though.

 

[Onkara]

*How long have you been here at RF? Just over one year.


*Why did you first join RF? I'm wanted to ask a question, my first post in fact, which has since been answered.


*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF? I want people to disagree and provide logic so that I must re-think my philosophy. Otherwise I must be right.


*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined?
I am here for fun and exploration, rather than an answer. I enjoy the interaction and thoughts of others a lot. So yes. I have a much clearer perspective of religions and which one(s) could be for me.



*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
Yes, but it keeps changing too, so it isn't just limited to one thing

**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?
Other religions and current events


*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back?Boredom. I need a lot to keep my mind active.

What about you UV?

 

[dust1n]

I got tired of the bs at PF and wanted to focus more on religion rather than politics for a while.

Yeah, the political forum is too hectic to keep up with and the philosophy forum is too slow.

*How long have you been here at RF?

Look at my join date.

*Why did you first join RF?

I can't remember.

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?

Just trying to keep the ol' noodle a workin'. Also get to read a lot of news hear. It is also nice to talk to people about the various topics here because they rarely come up in day to day life, and it is nice to fill the void.

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed

since you first joined?

I assume.

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened

in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?

My perspective changes in multiple little ways all the time. I wouldn't say I have had some like, life-altering realizations on here before, but I feel the accumulation of need perspectives is beneficial and does a lot in changing me over time.

*If you have been here more than a year,

what keeps you coming back?

Boredom.

 

[AxisMundi]

*How long have you been here at RF? Not sure.


*Why did you first join RF? I cruise forums looking for Seperation and Gay issues. RF came up on Google.


*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF? Same thing, plus the YECers are a little thicker here, in number and mentality.


*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined? Not really.


*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here? Newp. Old dog, new tricks applies.

.......

 

[RickDeVon]

I'm only here for Him...

 

[Onkara]

I'm only here for Him...

In what way or sense? Do you mean He sent you, or that you are doing it to promote Him or that He acts through you?

 

[Tarheeler]

Yeah, the political forum is too hectic to keep up with and the philosophy forum is too slow.

I used to post primarily on politicalforum.com, but it's turned into a constant partisan troll-fest. Once upon a time you could find intelligent debates that were well researched and put together.

 

[Penumbra]

*How long have you been here at RF?

Less than half of a year.

*Why did you first join RF?

Because I left another religious forum and was looking for a better one.

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?

It's a forum to ask questions and debate things. And it's general enough to accommodate nearly any subject.

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed

since you first joined?

No.

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened

in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?

No.

*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back?

I haven't been here for more than a year, but I've attended religious forums for over 2 years. I come back as long as I still have something to talk about it. Plus when I become familiar with other people that post I like to check in from time to time.

Sometimes it's just boredom, though. I'll leave for a month and then one day I'm bored and log back in, and then the next day I'm subscribed to 15 threads and I'm like "did I post that many times?" And then it just kind of goes from there.

 

[Charity]

I joined March 25, 2008. It was my home away from home until about 8 months ago when I took some time off....(marriage was included in the time off)

I always enjoy hearing about others and their beliefs....I find it interesting and very informative....and often a challenge with many worthy opponents. I love the fact that we can agree to disagree in most cases......

 

[Revoltingest]

*How long have you been here at RF?

It's been just over half a year now....time flies!

*Why did you first join RF?

I needed someplace to post doggerel & fulminate after getting the boot at that other place.

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?

They tolerate me, the moderation is top notch, the crowd here is interesting, & the free basket of pork products was great!

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined?

Nope.

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?

I'm too obtuse to notice any changes.

*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back?

I'll let you know when I've been here that long.

 

[seeker69]

*How long have you been here at RF?
I joined about a week ago

*Why did you first join RF?
Looking for folks the think like me

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?
same I haven't found anyone that thinks like me as yet

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined?
nope

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
not as yet, but I hope so

 

[dawny0826]

*How long have you been here at RF?

*Why did you first join RF?

*What now is your primary reason for participating here at RF?

*Have your primary reasons for being here changed
since you first joined?

*Have your perspectives changed or broadened
in any notable (or even profound) ways
as a result of your participation here?
**If so, what in particular do you site as the cause
of your newer "realizations"?

*If you have been here more than a year,
what keeps you coming back?

I've been here since December of 2005. I first joined RF after I rededicated and I wanted to share that with others. But things changed. Over time, I valued that which I learned over that which I was able to share.

I have changed in both my religious and political views. There are some people here who have been influential - in a good way.

I believe now that Christianity is made complex and often ugly by those who claim to fall underneath its auspices. I believe in a simple approach. Love. Forgiveness. Hope. Tolerance. Comfort. This and more is what I should strive to project in my actions towards others.

Politically, I joined the National Libertarian Party as well as the Libertarian Party of Virginia. Libertarians are the only politicans who make sense to me and I can actually feel good about supporting them - it's the only party that promotes smaller government AND freedom. I no longer care to support Republicans, though I'm not confident that my views ever truly aligned with super conservative politics to begin with.

I still learn from people here and so I keep coming back. I'm quite fond of quite a few RFers...yourself included.:hug: I don't post as often as I used to but I still care about what others have to say.