Take a poll: Do you believe in God?

[Mapraputa Is]

There are free tools that let you create your own poll! I just made one.
This way all our main discussion can be accompanied by voting, unless Paul will object misusing his server.
[ July 27, 2003: Message edited by: Mapraputa Is ]

[Michael Ernest]

Current count:
Believers - 1, People Going to Hell - 1

[Richard Hawkes]

Where did you get the tool?

[Jim Yingst]

Now it's
Believers - 2
Going to Hell - 3
Go team! Go!

[Richard Hawkes]

Originally posted by Michael Ernest:
Current count:
Believers - 1, People Going to Hell - 1

I was told by a Korean evangelist last week that I was going to hell because I didn't believe in Jesus. He was pointing animatedly with both hands towards the pavement at the same time. He seemed really concerned about me. I wish I'd had my camera.

[Mapraputa Is]

There are 7 votes already !!

[Mapraputa Is]

Where did you get the tool?
http://www.bravenet.com/samples/minipoll.php

[Richard Hawkes]

Originally posted by Jim Yingst:
Go team! Go!
Team Paradise vs. The Eternally Damned

[Jim Yingst]

Where did you get the tool?
And, would you describe it as "powful"?

[Mapraputa Is]

8!
Team Paradise is gaining revenge!

[R K Singh]

Originally posted by Richard Hawkes:
Team Paradise vs. The Eternally Damned[/QB]

I am Trishanku

[Jason Menard]

According to the latest count, 63% are on the side of righteousness, and 32% are in league with the dark forces.

[John Smith]

According to the latest count, 63% are on the side of righteousness
Yeah, but how many of these are really on the side of righteousness, i.e. the believers in Allah, Our Lord and Saviour?

[R K Singh]

Originally posted by Eugene Kononov:
Yeah, but how many of these are really on the side of righteousness, i.e. the believers in Allah, Our Lord and Saviour?

[Richard Hawkes]

Originally posted by Jason Menard:
According to the latest count, 63% are on the side of righteousness, and 32% are in league with the dark forces.
Yeah, but Darth Vader was always cooler than Luke Skywalker

[Randall Twede]

i must believe in god because if i didnt, why would i care about doing the right thing? maybe i should go check out this cool script

[Bear Bibeault]

What's the diff between choice 3 and 5? :roll:
bear

[Bear Bibeault]

Unless 5 means that you are undecided if you are undecided or not...
bear

[Mapraputa Is]

Please, do not confuse us, honest agnostics, who deliberately chose this position and not going to leave it any time soon, with those who have not made their mind yet!
Unless 5 means that you are undecided if you are undecided or not...
Absolutely true.
It goes like this:
Believer: God exists.
Atheist: Nope, God doesn't exist.
Agnostic: You both are so stupid.
Undecided: ...
[ July 08, 2003: Message edited by: Mapraputa Is ]

[Michael Morris]

Originally posted by Mapraputa Is:
Please, do not confuse us, honest agnostics, who deliberately chose this position and not going to leave it any time soon, with those who have not made their mind yet!
Unless 5 means that you are undecided if you are undecided or not...
Absolutely true.
It goes like this:
Believer: God exists.
Atheist: Nope, God doesn't exist.
Agnostic: You both are so stupid.
Undecided: ...
[ July 08, 2003: Message edited by: Mapraputa Is ]

You left out:
Would you repeat the question?

[Andrew Monkhouse]

Wow 40 votes, with only 10 unique posters in this thread: I guess it also indicates the numbers of lurkers to posters in MD.
I am also bemused by the lurkers in SCJD - quite often there is a post by someone saying they "passed thanks to all the people in the forum", and it is their first post.
People believing in God is out in front, but not too far. We can catch up
Regards, Andrew

[John Smith]

People believing in God is out in front, but not too far.
Yeah, it looks like the average Java programmer (or the average MD lurker) is less religious than the average person. I think it has to do with the analytical type of mind that is required for programming. And I don't think it will be totally off base to say that the more religious you are, the less likely it is that you are a good programmer. There are many exceptions, of course, -- I am sure that many distinguished physicists and mathematicians are religious. I am willing to bet, however, that the average scientist is less religious than the average person.

[Mapraputa Is]

Wow 40 votes, with only 10 unique posters in this thread: I guess it also indicates the numbers of lurkers to posters in MD.
Actual ratio must be even more, I do not think all lurkers voted . I know another forum, where they display how many times a thread was read, and ratio of "reads/posts" is about 200.

[John Dunn]

I only voted once Sorry team!! I guess that shows I really don't give a toss about proselytizing.

[Jim Yingst]

Hmmm, the forces of darkness are at 18 out of 43 now. I suppose we could count the two undecideds on our side, but they have that annoying option of defecting at the last minute. Can't be counted on.
All right, fellow Legions of the Damned. I know there's more of you out there! Speak up! We may be behind now, but we can still get 'em. GO TEAM!

[Max Habibi]

Originally posted by Jim Yingst:
[QB]
...QB]

you have too much time
M

[Madhav Lakkapragada]

1.) Yes, absolutely 15 34%
2.) Yes, somewhat 9 20%

So what's with these SOMEWHAT folks.
Do these folks believe God for the Good stuff or the bad stuff....
- madhav

[John Smith]

Originally posted by Madhav Lakkapragada:

So what's with these [b]SOMEWHAT folks.

Are you sure you want to delete this file? Yes|No|Somewhat
You answered "Somewhat". So, are you sure you want to delete this file? Yes|No|Somewhat

[Mapraputa Is]

Jim said:
All right, fellow Legions of the Damned. I know there's more of you out there! Speak up! We may be behind now, but we can still get 'em. GO TEAM!
Absolutely! I noticed that fellow atheists are more active during late hours. This night will be our!

[Randall Twede]

dream on jim!
god is!dead he just moved to better neighborhood
as for us partly folks, its like this. yeah we believe, but we also believe church is a waste of time.

[Jim Yingst]

as for us partly folks, its like this. yeah we believe, but we also believe church is a waste of time.
I'm thinking you should really be counted on our side, Randall.
BTW, here's our theme music: [link] (Click twice if no music the first time - Amazon's funny that way.)
Go, forces of darkness! Woo hoo!

[Jason Menard]

Notice that the forces of darkness must entice people to join their cause. How typical.

[jason adam]

How can you be part of a legion of darkness/evil if you don't believe in God? I didn't think you could have one without the other, unless you think that darkness is God, but then you would actually believe in God and therefore your answer is forfeit. Hypocrits.
And for those confused about the "Undecided" vote, it just means we haven't decided to reveal ourselves as the true rulers of the universe and subjugate all you lower life forms. It's called Delusions of Grandeur, you should try it sometime.
[ July 09, 2003: Message edited by: jason adam ]

[R K Singh]

Do these folks believe God for the Good stuff or the bad stuff....
- madhav[/QB]

They just believe in God. They dont believe for good or bad.
Good & bad are our own sins.

[Madhav Lakkapragada]

They just believe in God. They dont believe for good or bad.
Yeah, right!!! :roll:
But then they just goto the Temple/Church just
before their Exams or just before an interview
but not for the day-to-day stuff....
- madhav

[Marilyn de Queiroz]

Originally posted by Eugene Kononov:
I don't think it will be totally off base to say that the more religious you are, the less likely it is that you are a good programmer.

I think this is a fallacy.

[Thomas Paul]

Originally posted by Eugene Kononov:
I am willing to bet, however, that the average scientist is less religious than the average person.

Perhaps that explains why scientists were so willing to build the atomic bomb?

[Max Habibi]

<lurk type="open">
Just to be picky: It's Tautology: "I do not think that..." is true by definition, since Eugene would have had to think the thought before writing it down. Of course, if he'll still feel that way after the wrath of God descends on him is another matter altogether.
M
</lurk>

[R K Singh]

Originally posted by Madhav Lakkapragada:

But then they just goto the Temple/Church just
before their Exams or just before an interview
but not for the day-to-day stuff....
- madhav

No.. they go to temple to watch beautiful girls
AW they dont go to temple to pray or listen what Pandit is saying.
They just go there for no reason..
they dont beleve in excahnge with God [You give me this, I will gove/do this for You..]
They dont know any prayer.
They just go and sit there.
They go for tourism purpose also.
As you are from Pune so I will tell you. I was in Pune for 2 yrs and my favourite temple was Chaturshrungi temple because it was nearest and we could sit there for hours on the high hill top till late night.
Everyone who goes to temple does not go to ask something from God.
And down south I like design of temples [new], you can just go there and sit for hours.
Ek Sher Arz Hai [There is a Sher]
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Saaqi Sharab Peenay Day Masjid Main Beth Kar
Ya Woh Jaga Bata Day Jahan Khuda Na Ho
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[Let me drink alcohol in temple
Or tell me a place where there is no God]
[ July 09, 2003: Message edited by: Ravish Kumar ]

[Jim Yingst]

How can you be part of a legion of darkness/evil if you don't believe in God?
[link].
No, atheists do not actually believe they are part of the Forces of Darkness. :roll: That's pretty much impossible from an atheistic view. Of course, believers may well disagree on this point...