Contrary to popular belief, the concept of “religion” came well before Homo sapiens. In fact, the idea of religion began in the Cambrian period. It was hotly discussed and debated between virtually every single species, but one order in particular was famous for actually saying, “there might be a god, there might not be a god. We can’t know for sure.” This order was Agnostida. Their name was given to them specifically because of the philosophy they’ve contributed to history. Agnostida were primarily shunned by their peers, who were typically very set on their beliefs. Common responses to their spiritual questionings were, “How could you be so unsure of yourself?” and “Just pick a side. It isn’t hard.” However, Agnostida refused to “pick a side,” arguing that that isn’t how you have a proper discussion on such issues. Their legacy is continued today by modern-day agnostics. 

It is both false and arrogant to assume that humans are the only species with any concept of religion. If you’re curious about Agnostida literature, please visit religionforarthropods.org. 

Why do people think it’s important to distinguish themselves from “other” fans by calling themselves a “CHRISTIAN xyz fan!!! :) :) :)” (And this is kind of exactly what they type, too.)

I mean what does liking some show/game/book have to do with your religion?

Am I missing something entirely?

Also why are all the stamps made for this purpose on dA really gaudy-looking?

I need to know

American Atheists to Fly Banner At Super Bowl

atheistsblog:

The banner will read “Football beats church anytime – atheists.org.” The banner is scheduled to be in the air from 9:30-11:30 AM local time.

American Atheists notes that statistically speaking there will be more atheists in Lucas Oil Stadium than Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists combined and doubled.

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ponyconfessions: They have no religion, there fore they shouldn’t be depicted in such a way, even if they are subjects of Celestia and Luna, they are their subjects not their worshiper, ponies have no religion, which includes atheism, they don’t have any religion and that should be made clear. asdfkjsadlkfhaskldfh ATHEISM IS NOT A RELIGION. god DAMMIT get it through your heads, people. (That being said I like Fluttershy as a Muslim because FUCK YOU.)
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ponyconfessions:

They have no religion, there fore they shouldn’t be depicted in such a way, even if they are subjects of Celestia and Luna, they are their subjects not their worshiper, ponies have no religion, which includes atheism, they don’t have any religion and that should be made clear.

asdfkjsadlkfhaskldfh

ATHEISM IS NOT A RELIGION.

god DAMMIT get it through your heads, people.

(That being said I like Fluttershy as a Muslim because FUCK YOU.)

Alright third time now. My rough draft is done.

So I finally finished it and I would love some critique on it! I’m not too satisfied with the ending, but it’s due tomorrow, so I might have been a little more lenient with the writing aspect. Anyway, the concept I was trying to get across was this: That human beings created the gods. I tried to be rather subtle about it so it wouldn’t come across as ham fisted, but I’m not sure if I achieved that. Any critique would be good—whether it’s on dialogue, descriptions, characterization, etc. 

So here it is: The Court (You’ll have to read it off of tumblr because for some reason it wouldn’t let me include a break when I posted, and it’s really too long for other peoples’ dashboards.)

(If you have other title suggestions, that would be great as well. I’m absolutely awful at titling things.)

OK here’s what I’ve got so far.

I even incorporated some REAL SCIENCE that I’m actually pretty excited about for some reason. Anyway, this is an assignment for a class, so it WILL be finished.

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            The gilded dome shone with a dull yellow hue against the velvet cover of the night. Millions of stars watched over the golden city, and one rested atop the spire of the center dome. This star was a color unlike any hue in the visible light spectrum—its color could only be described as omniscient. To a human it would appear pink, but any god would laugh uproariously at that idea, and smite the human for his stupidity. This star was far too important to be labeled with a color. It was the star at the very center of the universe.

            Underneath the ever-watchful star, Azathoth’s Court was in full swing. The “Other” gods danced in their marvelous ways, and played a haunting tune on their flutes. At Azathoth’s left was his co-ruler, Yog-Sothoth, and at his right was Nyarlathotep. Nyarlathotep was perhaps the only lower deity not disturbed by Azathoth’s and Yog-Sothoth’s grotesque appearances. Though, he was quite disturbing as well—all Lovecraftian gods were.

            But the monstrous Lovecraftian gods weren’t the only deities at the Court. There were gods from all cultures and races in the universe. They mingled, making small-talk about wanting to be worshiped again, or complained about their followers misinterpreting their teachings. Jesus and Zeus were engaged in a loud, obnoxious conversation with the insect-like god of the Hrramfk race, from planet Amfk. Hera looked on contemptuously and shook her head. She ambled over to Sekhmet and Bastet, the Egyptian goddesses of war and motherhood, respectively. Sekhmet noticed her walking over and sneered and rolled her eyes.

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Naming Aliens and shit

I hate coming up with names for deities or races of whatever. So you know what I did? I banged my fingers on the keyboard a few times and got my names. There’s the Hrramfk people of planet Amfk, and their god is Grrkhaghl. This is by far the best method of coming up with names for alien races.

Also, I’m probably writing the most sacrilegious characterization of Jesus out there. He’s a young, impressionable god who’s being taught about ~*naughty*~ things by Zeus, who’s more of a father-figure than his own dad. It’s so much fun to impose personalities on religious figures. 

I was also considering making Sekhmet and Bastet into lesbian lovers but apparently they’re sisters so that probably won’t fly with my professor. 

Campus Preachers

Seriously. This guy has been on campus all week, and the only things he speaks about is sodomy, homo-ing, anuses (SERIOUSLY), penises, vaginas, masturbation, sex, sodomy, fags, queers, “mongolian children” (in reference to people with Downs Syndrome I KID YOU NOT), a “woman’s role,” fags, fags, fags, fags, anuses, queers.

If he isn’t a comedian, I will seriously move to a secluded island with no humans around for hundreds of miles.

I might write a story about a comedian who seriously does this just to make myself feel better. Because right now, I’m very sad yet slightly amused.