One for atheists: If you had to choose...

[QuestionEverything]

A new anti-atheistic fascist government has taken over your country.
This government has written a new law saying, "You must convert to any religion of your choice or be executed."
Which religion would you choose?

(It must be theistic.)

 

[spidergoat]

I would pick one of the atheistic religions, like Taoism. Or maybe Rastafarianism (good fringe benefits and great music).

 

[S.A.M.]

I would take over and imprison the government. Why wait for a genocide?

 

[spidergoat]

Good point. I would have to do the same. I could say I picked a religion, but how would they know if I really believed it?

 

[QuestionEverything]

I would pick one of the atheistic religions, like Taoism. Or maybe Rastafarianism (good fringe benefits and great music).

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[QuestionEverything]

Good point. I would have to do the same. I could say I picked a religion, but how would they know if I really believed it?

You would be required by law to go through the motions, observing all the rituals and what not.

 

[QuestionEverything]

I would take over and imprison the government. Why wait for a genocide?

The government cannot be taken over as it has an army of mindless terminators at its disposal.

 

[spidergoat]

I would worship the mushroom God. All hail Psilocybe Cubensis!

 

[QuestionEverything]

I would worship the mushroom God. All hail Psilocybe Cubensis!

Well actually, many gods could be classified as "mushroom gods". I think the Hindu gods are based partially on the Psilocybe variety (hence the blue skin).

The "burning bush" was based on amanita muscaria.

 

[spidergoat]

Those are false, there is only one true Mushroom God, and Terence McKenna is it's prophet.

 

[superluminal]

I would modify sams approach. I'd pick the one with the most adherents (for greater anonymity) and then secretly plot the overthrow of the government.

Wouldn't anyone under such restrictions of human freedoms feel the same?

 

[cosmictraveler]

A new anti-atheistic fascist government has taken over your country.
This government has written a new law saying, "You must convert to any religion of your choice or be executed."
Which religion would you choose?

(It must be theistic.)

Neo-druidism then, I'll take my chances with them, they seem insane enough for me.

 

[QuestionEverything]

I think I would go with Buddhism. I like the culture, and you still get a mushroom god.

 

[cosmictraveler]

I think I would go with Buddhism. I like the culture, and you still get a mushroom god.

You haven't been to a Druid celebration have you? They celebrate nature everyday! :m:

 

[QuestionEverything]

I would modify sams approach. I'd pick the one with the most adherents (for greater anonymity) and then secretly plot the overthrow of the government.

Wouldn't anyone under such restrictions of human freedoms feel the same?

Yeah but you would most likely be infiltrated before you got the chance.

 

[QuestionEverything]

You haven't been to a Druid celebration have you? They celebrate nature everyday!

That sounds like a cool alternative. Does this "nature" involve fertility worship? :shake:

 

[spidergoat]

I think I would go with Buddhism. I like the culture, and you still get a mushroom god.

Buddhism isn't theistic, you broke your own rules! I'm calling the thoughtcrime hotline.

 

[superluminal]

Yeah but you would most likely be infiltrated before you got the chance.

Then I'd be executed.

 

[cosmictraveler]

That sounds like a cool alternative. Does this "nature" involve fertility worship? :shake:

It celebrates nature in any form you choose.:deal::thumbsup:

 

[superluminal]

Buddhism isn't theistic, you broke your own rules! I'm calling the thoughtcrime hotline.

Exactly! That's why I didn't pick it. I already try to follow some buddhist ideals.