Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice - Page 39

*Candy Kappa* · 07-19-2015, 03:55 AM

Well, you can still be an atheist in a world where gods are real, even in Dungeons and Dragons you can have atheist Clerics that get their powers from ideals rather then getting their powers from deities.

You simply don't worship any deities.

As for Superman, personally I don't really care. At one point he's a kryptonian, why would he worship earth deities, but. On the other hand, the Kent's where probably God-fearing farmers, so he may have been raised with Sunday Church stuff or whatevers, and as an adult knowing wo he is he might still pay some lip service as tradition.

Similar to Dungeons and Dragons, where most settings/worlds gods do exist, even walks among people for funsies, mortals can achieve godhood. It's not uncommon to pay tribute to a deity even if you don't worship them or any deity, you just do it for good luck or not to piss off that specific deity.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 07-19-2015, 02:26 PM

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*Slade* · 07-19-2015, 03:06 PM

Wouldn't say Superman is atheist, just not religious.

*CyberCubed* · 07-19-2015, 05:08 PM

All superheroes celebrate Christmas though unless they're specifically said to be Jewish. I don't think its about confirming their religion, its just that Christmas is popular with kids and selling stuff and everyone likes holiday specials so they make that.

Purse Grabbin Puke · 07-19-2015, 05:59 PM

Ok, maybe Superman is Agnostic. I'm Atheist and celebrate Christmas, so that comic w/ Santa means nothing.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 07-19-2015, 09:21 PM

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Ok, maybe Superman is Agnostic. I'm Atheist and celebrate Christmas, so that comic w/ Santa means nothing.

Holy f*ck dude. That was a joke. As an athiest, you should get it.

RE f*cking LAX.

Purse Grabbin Puke · 07-19-2015, 09:31 PM

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Holy f*ck dude. That was a joke. As an athiest, you should get it.

RE f*cking LAX.

Um...maybe you have anger issues? I wasn't saying that in an angry way at all...If you read in anger, that's your prob.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 07-19-2015, 11:16 PM

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Um...maybe you have anger issues? I wasn't saying that in an angry way at all...If you read in anger, that's your prob.

Yeah, I'm the hostile one.

Hey, are you an Atheist? Remind me again, I can't remember.

Purse Grabbin Puke · 07-20-2015, 12:50 AM

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Yeah, I'm the hostile one.

Hey, are you an Atheist? Remind me again, I can't remember.

Uh yeah you do come across as hostile, angry, and insulting.

*CyberCubed* · 07-20-2015, 02:08 AM

Can we please get back to discussing the actual movie rather than taking jabs at each other over religion?

*Candy Kappa* · 07-20-2015, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Purse Grabbin Puke

Ok, maybe Superman is Agnostic. I'm Atheist and celebrate Christmas, so that comic w/ Santa means nothing.

But can a person be agnostic if they live in a world where you can travel to Mount Olypos and wine and dine with Zeus, then hand wrestle with Ares while Thor is cheering on?

Purse Grabbin Puke · 07-20-2015, 10:11 AM

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But can a person be agnostic if they live in a world where you can travel to Mount Olypos and wine and dine with Zeus, then hand wrestle with Ares while Thor is cheering on?

Agnostic - a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-20-2015, 10:20 AM

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Agnostic - a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God.

Candy's statement still stands.

"Thor, just because you can lift that damn hammer and pound ales all night, that doesn't mean I have to believe you exist!!!"

*Cure* · 07-20-2015, 10:32 AM

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What the Hell? That's not what I typed.

Anyway, maybe it's like Tilda Swinton told Constantine: there's a difference between knowing and having faith.

*plastroncafe* · 07-20-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

All superheroes celebrate Christmas though unless they're specifically said to be Jewish. I don't think its about confirming their religion, its just that Christmas is popular with kids and selling stuff and everyone likes holiday specials so they make that.

Also the United States is a default Culturally Christian.
It's the only religious holiday recognized by the Federal Government.
That it's popular with kids is thanks to that more than anything.

*Bry* · 07-20-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

But can a person be agnostic if they live in a world where you can travel to Mount Olypos and wine and dine with Zeus, then hand wrestle with Ares while Thor is cheering on?

Hmm. What if one accepted they existed, believing they're a different but long-living and powerful species, but not as "gods"? Or is that splitting hairs?

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-20-2015, 11:22 AM

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Hmm. What if one accepted they existed, believing they're a different but long-living and powerful species, but not as "gods"? Or is that splitting hairs?

Agnostic implies not knowing/believing they even exist, one way or another. I believe.

Heh, I made a pun.

*CyberCubed* · 07-20-2015, 01:09 PM

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Also the United States is a default Culturally Christian.
It's the only religious holiday recognized by the Federal Government.
That it's popular with kids is thanks to that more than anything.

Its especially noticeable because most of the creators of comic characters are Christian. Like why do the Turtles celebrate Christmas in the Mirage comics and cartoons? Splinter wasn't raised Christian in Japan, its just because Laird/Eastman are Christians so they had the Turtles celebrate it as well.

*plastroncafe* · 07-20-2015, 01:14 PM

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Its especially noticeable because most of the creators of comic characters are Christian. Like why do the Turtles celebrate Christmas in the Mirage comics and cartoons? Splinter wasn't raised Christian in Japan, its just because Laird/Eastman are Christians so they had the Turtles celebrate it as well.

I think it's a stretch to say that most comic creators are Christian, almost as much of a stretch as it is to say that everyone who celebrates Christmas is Christian.

Christmas is a Federal Holiday, which makes it a Secular Holiday.
One need not be Christian to observe it.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 07-20-2015, 02:32 PM

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Agnostic implies not knowing/believing they even exist, one way or another. I believe.

Heh, I made a pun.

Yep. You couldn't be agnostic presented with verifiable proof.

You are very pun-ny,

07-19-2015, 03:55 AM	#761
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Well, you can still be an atheist in a world where gods are real, even in Dungeons and Dragons you can have atheist Clerics that get their powers from ideals rather then getting their powers from deities. You simply don't worship any deities. As for Superman, personally I don't really care. At one point he's a kryptonian, why would he worship earth deities, but. On the other hand, the Kent's where probably God-fearing farmers, so he may have been raised with Sunday Church stuff or whatevers, and as an adult knowing wo he is he might still pay some lip service as tradition. Similar to Dungeons and Dragons, where most settings/worlds gods do exist, even walks among people for funsies, mortals can achieve godhood. It's not uncommon to pay tribute to a deity even if you don't worship them or any deity, you just do it for good luck or not to piss off that specific deity. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

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Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	Wouldn't say Superman is atheist, just not religious. __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

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Purse Grabbin Puke Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 'merica Posts: 731	Ok, maybe Superman is Agnostic. I'm Atheist and celebrate Christmas, so that comic w/ Santa means nothing. __________________ Oh you don't like my opinion? ---->

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Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Please click one of the Quick Reply icons in the posts above to activate Quick Reply. EDIT: What the Hell? That's not what I typed. Anyway, maybe it's like Tilda Swinton told Constantine: there's a difference between knowing and having faith. __________________

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07-19-2015, 05:08 PM	#764
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,883	All superheroes celebrate Christmas though unless they're specifically said to be Jewish. I don't think its about confirming their religion, its just that Christmas is popular with kids and selling stuff and everyone likes holiday specials so they make that.

07-20-2015, 02:08 AM	#770
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,883	Can we please get back to discussing the actual movie rather than taking jabs at each other over religion?