Consider how textbooks treat Native religions as a unitary whole. The American Way describes Native American religion in these words: “These Native Americans [in the Southeast] believed that nature was filled with spirits. Each form of life, such as plants and animals, had a spirit. Earth and air held spirits too. People were never alone. They shared their lives with the spirits of nature.” Way is trying to show respect for Native American religion, but it doesn’t work. Stated flatly like this, the beliefs seem like make-believe, not the sophisticated theology of a higher civilization. Let us try a similarly succinct summary of the beliefs of many Christians today: “These Americans believed that one great male god ruled the world. Sometimes they divided him into three parts, which they called father, son, and holy ghost. They ate crackers and wine or grape juice, believing that they were eating the son’s body and drinking his blood. If they believed strongly enough, they would live on forever after they died.” Textbooks never describe Christianity this way. It’s offensive. Believers would immediately argue that such a depiction fails to convey the symbolic meaning or the spiritual satisfaction of communion.

crystalsoulslayer:

methlabrador:

when people say “i dont believe in science”

what are you even talking about

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friendlyatheist:

helldal:

God & his psychologist

Sumarized versión of the last post.

friendlyatheist:

helldal:

God & his psychologist

Sumarized versión of the last post.

(Source: thepulsi)

Nuns have no fun…

Nuns have no fun…

(Source: aact-without-expectation)

Don’t usually reblog old posts, but this one is always good.

Don’t usually reblog old posts, but this one is always good.

(Source: youaintnofamily)

proudtobegodfree:

I think the faith side is giving them a little too much credit. Putting in arrows implies a thought process that moves from one thing to another.

(Source: fuckyesfatherted)

historiated:

“…archaeologists in Cambridgeshire have uncovered a bed on which the body of a young Anglo-Saxon woman has lain for more than 1,300 years, a regal gold and garnet cross on her breast… Although she was almost certainly a Christian, buried with the beautiful cross stitched into place on her gown, she was buried according to ancient pagan tradition with some treasured possessions including an iron knife and a chatelaine, a chain hanging from her belt, and some glass beads which were probably originally in a purse that has rotted away.”Read more regarding the discovery.

historiated:

“…archaeologists in Cambridgeshire have uncovered a bed on which the body of a young Anglo-Saxon woman has lain for more than 1,300 years, a regal gold and garnet cross on her breast… Although she was almost certainly a Christian, buried with the beautiful cross stitched into place on her gown, she was buried according to ancient pagan tradition with some treasured possessions including an iron knife and a chatelaine, a chain hanging from her belt, and some glass beads which were probably originally in a purse that has rotted away.”

Read more regarding the discovery.

caprini:

nonsensicalpoop:

LOTR
LOL

meditation?

Hilarious.

caprini:

nonsensicalpoop:

LOTR

LOL

meditation?

Hilarious.

(Source: forcedanonymous)

immamutant:

merrick-hlc:

davegrohlsfacialhair:

k-josephine:

pockytardis:

paxipeanut:

le-sacre-coeur:

caniscreamyourname:

punpunichu:

kisswwithafist:

boku-no-mj:

octoshrimp:

minestuck:

ramirezdahmerbundy:


The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth
Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.
Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them.
When in another’s lair, show him respect or else do not go there.
If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.
Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved.
Acknowledge the power of magic if you have employed it successfully to obtain your desires. If you deny the power of magic after having called upon it with success, you will lose all you have obtained.
Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
Do not harm little children.
Do not kill non-human animals unless you are attacked or for your food.
When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.


satan does not approve of the harming of little kids

satan disproves of rape

satan wants you to treat others the way you want to be treated

hail satan

Satan sounds like a swell guy, actually

if i already do this does this mean i worship satan

oh

being a satanist suddenly sounds very enjoyable

am i allowed to be a satanist now

satan sounds like an alright guy

good on you satan

Yeah I read the Satanic Bible years ago. Not a member, but I did rather enjoy the fact that the Satanic rules pretty much equate to “Don’t be an asshole, unless they’re an asshole first, then out-asshole them.”

huh, the things you learn


LaVeyan satanism is really just a practical philosophy that is a form of atheism that promotes hedonism and says that each person is their own god. Theistic satanism, which is what most people think of as satanism, is something completely different, the actual worship of Satan. Most people who call themselves satanists are LaVeyan satanists.

immamutant:

merrick-hlc:

davegrohlsfacialhair:

k-josephine:

pockytardis:

paxipeanut:

le-sacre-coeur:

caniscreamyourname:

punpunichu:

kisswwithafist:

boku-no-mj:

octoshrimp:

minestuck:

ramirezdahmerbundy:

The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth

  • Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.
  • Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them.
  • When in another’s lair, show him respect or else do not go there.
  • If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.
  • Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
  • Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved.
  • Acknowledge the power of magic if you have employed it successfully to obtain your desires. If you deny the power of magic after having called upon it with success, you will lose all you have obtained.
  • Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
  • Do not harm little children.
  • Do not kill non-human animals unless you are attacked or for your food.
  • When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.

satan does not approve of the harming of little kids

satan disproves of rape

satan wants you to treat others the way you want to be treated

hail satan

Satan sounds like a swell guy, actually

if i already do this does this mean i worship satan

oh

being a satanist suddenly sounds very enjoyable

am i allowed to be a satanist now

satan sounds like an alright guy

good on you satan

Yeah I read the Satanic Bible years ago. Not a member, but I did rather enjoy the fact that the Satanic rules pretty much equate to “Don’t be an asshole, unless they’re an asshole first, then out-asshole them.”

huh, the things you learn

LaVeyan satanism is really just a practical philosophy that is a form of atheism that promotes hedonism and says that each person is their own god. Theistic satanism, which is what most people think of as satanism, is something completely different, the actual worship of Satan. Most people who call themselves satanists are LaVeyan satanists.

meandnothingless:

Got a problem with gay marriage? How about gay rights in general? Want to know what the Bible REALLY says about homosexuality? PLEASE reblog this soeveryone can be educated. 

religiousragings:

Evolution is not a matter of belief any more than knowing that dropping a rock will make it fall is a belief.  It’s simply a matter of understanding reality.

religiousragings:

Evolution is not a matter of belief any more than knowing that dropping a rock will make it fall is a belief.  It’s simply a matter of understanding reality.

(Source: yesimanatheist)