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Author Topic: Music: Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?  (Read 3536 times)

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Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?
« on: February 10, 2016, 10:59:31 am »
Like this one: [video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zx6kEXF2lA[/video]
« Last Edit: May 07, 2019, 05:21:16 pm by RandallS »

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Re: Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2016, 12:21:04 pm »
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Like this one: [video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zx6kEXF2lA[/video]

 
I doubt that would make you a hypocrite.
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Re: Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2016, 01:34:50 pm »
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Like this one: [video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zx6kEXF2lA[/video]

 
Probably not.  But who am I to judge?  I like Jeff Jefferies (a notorious comedian who is a professed atheist), especially his bit "God is drunk at a party."

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Re: Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2016, 01:50:08 pm »
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Like this one: [video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zx6kEXF2lA[/video]

I wouldn't call that song anti-religion.

It's about the horrible things people do *in the name of their god(s)*, not about religion itself. This song is decrying the terrorism, war, persecution, etc. that people justify by claiming their religion demands it.

So, no, I don't see that as hypocritical. At all.
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Re: Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2016, 02:25:20 pm »
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Probably not.  But who am I to judge?  I like Jeff Jefferies (a notorious comedian who is a professed atheist), especially his bit "God is drunk at a party."

 
I like this bit, too! I'm also a fan of Carlin-who wasn't the biggest fan of religion, either. I think understanding the atheist perspective is healthy and respectful, not hypocritical. Also, being able to laugh at things pertaining to oneself keeps you humble.
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Re: Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2016, 11:05:38 am »
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I like this bit, too! I'm also a fan of Carlin-who wasn't the biggest fan of religion, either. I think understanding the atheist perspective is healthy and respectful, not hypocritical. Also, being able to laugh at things pertaining to oneself keeps you humble.
I own far too many Bad Religion albums to judge anybody else.
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Re: Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2017, 05:33:11 pm »
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I like this bit, too! I'm also a fan of Carlin-who wasn't the biggest fan of religion, either. I think understanding the atheist perspective is healthy and respectful, not hypocritical. Also, being able to laugh at things pertaining to oneself keeps you humble.

 
Atheist here--thanks for that. . I appreciate it.

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Re: Am I a hypocrite if I like some anti-religious songs as a pagan?
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2017, 02:23:45 am »
Like this one: [video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zx6kEXF2lA[/video]

I think that's an interesting question. It kind of brings up what is being a hypocrite? It means doing things that aren't what you say you believe. For me, I don't believe in anything in particular, but also a lot of stuff in particular, so it's hard for me to be a hypocrite. That's not entirely true - I have lots of beliefs, and they're mostly in the philosophy and ethics zone.

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