lelouch. 625 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 Why do you think religion is bad? I agree you don't need religion but what about other religions besides Christianity. What about Taoism where there is no god per say but more of a life philosophy? Also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Csjr8bXvPw you're taking the wrong meaning. No one is saying any religion is bad. I respect the religions who aim for peace without god like Taoism, as you mentioned. I take it that you are one of those people who need religion to live? It's a bit sad, if you ask me. I think what Hamza is trying to say here that while the MLP universe doesn't have a set religion, it doesn't need one, because most of the time their world is at peace. good to see at least someone understood me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphony Rose 104 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 Why do you think religion is bad? I agree you don't need religion but what about other religions besides Christianity. What about Taoism where there is no god per say but more of a life philosophy? Also I never said religion was bad. What I DID say, was that depending on a religion to LIVE is bad. you're the adonis that captured my eyes, my heart my very soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IridscentNionios 1,420 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 i was just saying; they have no god, no religion... and they live in a perfect world (as in where most people/ponies are very nice) Ive never watched futurama :/ and im not looking for an arguement. But if you want a friendly debate, then i can PM u and give u all my thoughts regarding this subject. Good good... maybe i didn't see the coma or whatever. If you want you can pm me i won't mind. Bear in mind though that i am a Christian but not a mindless one. I take it that you are one of those people who need religion to live? It's a bit sad, if you ask me. Don't raise yourself high upon the same stick scientists do please. This isn't an argument over religion. It is a joyful hypothesis. I for one believe that Changelings would believe in the Greek God of "Elusive Sea Change". He was a shapeshifter that could transform into any form or material imagineable... water, fire, air. Protean means versatile mutable, adaptable, capable of assuming many forms. Perfect themed god for changelings if you ask me.There is also Metis another Greek god/titaness who's name connotes "magical cunning" and "wisdom, skill, craft". She supposedly got into a shapeshifting contest with Zeus during which Zeus swallowed her in her fly form to stop a prophecy. Pretty nice figure if i may say so.And yes... i am from Greece. OCs Thorough list of all of them here. FimFiction Profile Deviant Art ((All OC pictures in here)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphony Rose 104 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 Don't raise yourself high upon the same stick scientists do please. did you literally not read any of my posts after that? I was saying that religion as a reason to LIVE is bad, not the religion itself. You can be a Satanist for all I care. Theology is one hell of a great thing to research and learn about. And what's wrong with scientists if science is applied to the workings of the world and the universe??? It sounds like you're dissing scientists because they think they are somehow superior?? and that I think myself superior??? Nooooooo. you're the adonis that captured my eyes, my heart my very soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IridscentNionios 1,420 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 I was saying that religion as a reason to LIVE is bad, not the religion itself. Saying that you need anything past food to live is wrong. It is standards. Your standards, your virtues, your beliefs... they identify you. You have absolutely NO RIGHT to say that anything i believe that doesn't affect you is wrong. It is up to me to deem life "live-able" with religion or not. NOT YOURS. Thus your belief that if i needed religion to live then this is bad is... entirely subjective.Tl;dr my life... my rules, my standards, my needs. And what's wrong with scientists if science is applied to the workings of the world and the universe??? My true purpose for saying this is because some people tend to religiously believe in science and patronize other people just as religious people do. It sounds like you're dissing scientists because they think they are somehow superior?? and that I think myself superior??? Nooooooo. Refer to the above.Also... derailing heavily here. Stop... OCs Thorough list of all of them here. FimFiction Profile Deviant Art ((All OC pictures in here)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphony Rose 104 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 Also... derailing heavily here. Stop... You say it as if I am the only one derailing here. I dunno about you but I am not the one saying that you should "get off that high stick". ANYWAY back on topic... The reason I also think Equestria does not need a religion is because of the existence of 'supernatural' or 'natural' things; the elements of harmony, the box with the keys containing rainbow power, the princesses themselves. these are all special defenses and creatures naturally occurring in their world, not really made by some higher being. I mean even the transformation into alicorns is a magic that already existed in their world through the right of passage (that's at least how I see the reason behind alicorn transformations). you're the adonis that captured my eyes, my heart my very soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IridscentNionios 1,420 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 You say it as if I am the only one derailing here. I dunno about you but I am not the one saying that you should "get off that high stick". Once again you prove with blunt accuracy that assumption is the mother of all fuckups. I never said anything. OCs Thorough list of all of them here. FimFiction Profile Deviant Art ((All OC pictures in here)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphony Rose 104 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 Don't raise yourself high upon the same stick scientists do please. Once again you prove with blunt accuracy that assumption is the mother of all fuckups. I never said anything. Shall I quote thee on thy post? you're the adonis that captured my eyes, my heart my very soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeet 2,027 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 I don't think they have a religion. But they just follow the Alicorn Princesses like gods, and Spike for the crystal ponies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IridscentNionios 1,420 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 Shall I quote thee on thy post?"yourself" Doesnt refer to you alone. A mere mistake in grammar of plural. Sue me. OCs Thorough list of all of them here. FimFiction Profile Deviant Art ((All OC pictures in here)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,860 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 I do not believe the show has outlined an organized religion, and there is nothing in the show that leads me to interpret anything else. What it has shown us is the possibility of traces of spirituality. What I have seen is something more akin to a shared philosophy with tradition than a true religion. There are telltale signs of this in the show. The ponies do prize traditions set around seasons, celestial events, and history. You have the cutie marks, the Elements of Harmony, and superstition ... but many of these are only loosely tied together. The Luna and Celestia thing ... I stop short of calling them objects of worship for a few reasons. The world of Equestria is filled with magic, yet the inhabitants take this as a matter of course and function most times. Some of lore is hidden or surprising, but when it's revealed ... you get a collective shrug and a 'Lets fix this'. attitude from the team. In a word where there is so much magic and wonder, do Celestia and Luna really add up to amazing deities worthy of worship? No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashen Pathfinder 16,162 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 Well, in and off itself religion is a construct of humanity. While it's existence makes sense from our perspective, that doesn't necessarily mean it has to exist in the realm of ponies, zebras, centaurs, etc. I like what @Jeric said and therefore, I have to agree. Take the crystal ponies for example. The never worship the crystal heart, but they value it as an intricate part of their well-being, culture, and history. And that will differ from culture to culture. Heck, for all we know, zebras and the Saddle Arabians may actually perform some sort of worship that we're unaware of! It really is fascinating to think about. 1 Pathfinder I Sojourner I Corsair | Zu'hra I Autumn | Scarlet Willow | Gypsy | Silverthorn | Crystal Whisper | Radiant Historia | And many other OCs~ Matching signatures with mah Bestie MOONLIGHT <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponytheorist 181 September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 (edited) I kinda think there are multiple kinds of religions in Equestria when looking up what ''religion'' really means, there is stated: the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. according to this, it could be very possible that ponies worship Celestia and Luna, looking that they have the most power and that the ponies see them as good leaders. There is also another creature that can be seen as a god: Discord. Now at first glance, it will seem that nopony would worship Discord as he was a tirant. But looking at 'Trade Ya' we see that there is a pony that sells Discord lamps. If he really makes a living selling Discord lamps, then there has to be ponies who buy the lamps, and thus, maybe liking the way Discord ruled, and worship him I made a video about Discord and his fan base in Equestria.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_n9PrFdANI&list=UUhx417Lw2S0MDzMj9fQs8uA And now I know where my next video will be about Edited September 8, 2014 by ponytheorist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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