#non-religious

[tom4jc]

Pray For Canada

Continent: North AmericaCapital: OttawaPopulation: 40,126,723% Urban: 82.1%Population Under 15: 16%Official Language: English, FrenchLanguages: 169Literacy Rate: 99%Life Expectancy: 82.7 years% Christian: 72.1%% Evangelical: 7.7%Largest Religion: ChristianPeople Groups: 297Least Reached People Groups: 63% Unevangelized: 4% Pray For Canada Canada is a large country that has predominantly been a…

[healingmyshadow]

Embracing Vulnerability

What triggers feelings of vulnerability and how do you react or respond to these feelings?

To my understanding, feeling vulnerable means to feel exposed. So when I feel exposed and vulnerable, I believe I tend to get a bit defensive - or at least that's how I've been told I come across. I put up artificial walls since my natural ones are knocked down. I have never really given much thought to how I react or respond to feeling vulnerable, but I suppose that is my reaction: to put up a wall.

The more I think about this, the more I realize that it is definitely okay to put up walls, it's just not okay to be a dick about it. Just because I am defending myself doesn't mean I need to react defensively toward others who may not have any idea what I'm going through. I need to be considerate of others during my own moments of vulnerability. It is a good time to practice self-awareness.

[himalayancrest]

10 Countries Where People Don’t Follow Any Religion

Introduction

Religion plays a significant role in the lives of many people around the world, shaping culture, traditions, and personal beliefs. However, there are countries where a substantial portion of the population identifies as secular, atheist, agnostic, or non-religious. In this article, we will explore 10 such countries where religious affiliation takes a back seat, and people prioritize secularism or non-religiosity.

1. China

China, with its rich history of spirituality and philosophy, has seen a surge in secularism, with a significant percentage of its population identifying as atheists or non-religious.

2. Japan

Japan’s religious landscape is diverse, but a significant portion of the population adheres to a mix of Shintoism and Buddhism without strong religious convictions.

3. Sweden

Sweden is known for its secular society, where individuals often prioritize secular ethics and social values over religious beliefs.

4. Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has one of the highest rates of atheism and non-religiosity in the world, with a majority of its population identifying as non-religious.

5. Norway

Norway, while historically Christian, has seen a decline in religious affiliation, with many Norwegians considering themselves secular or non-religious.

6. Denmark

Denmark embraces secularism, and a significant portion of its population follows a secular lifestyle, focusing on social welfare and personal freedom.

7. France

France has a strong tradition of secularism, or “laïcité,” where the separation of religion and state is a fundamental principle.

8. Netherlands

The Netherlands is known for its religious diversity, but a growing number of Dutch citizens identify as secular or non-religious.

9. Estonia

Estonia has a high percentage of non-religious individuals, with a focus on secular education and a secular society.

10. South Korea

South Korea, despite its strong religious traditions, has seen a rise in secularism, especially among the younger generation.

Conclusion

These countries exemplify the growing trend of secularism and non-religiosity worldwide. While religion continues to be a significant part of many cultures, these nations demonstrate that a diverse range of beliefs and lifestyles coexist, emphasizing the importance of personal choice and freedom in matters of faith and spirituality.

[alexjcrowley]

Can I be real for a sec and say that Pope Francis dying marks my loss of hope for these times? He was probably the last big progressive authority figure left in our global panorama.

[bunnyamyrose]

religious trauma (healing journey) | things that I remember

• being pressured to get rid of my mermaid things (I was worried back when my husband was getting me a mermaid tail, but I’m really glad that I have it, it’s one of my childhood wishes fulfilled ✅✓)

• internalizing the view of fairies being demons (I love [benevolent] fairies 🧚‍♀️ maybe some fae creatures could be seen that way, though, lol — although some people might/would disagree that those creatures are actually of the fae)

• experiencing comments/lectures about fantasy creatures like elves being bad/evil/demonic (something like that) in the past

• that the Irish folklore book that I read as a kid/teen and gave myself my Irish name based on the princess in one of the stories was gotten rid of (I found a book online a while ago that might’ve been the same book, I have to find it & look at it again)

• having property of mine destroyed for seeming occult/witchcrafty/“demonic” or for having occult/“demonic” symbols on it

• that the authentic Irish cup and saucer from my aunt who passed years ago was destroyed for having an “occult” symbol on the bottom and replaced with something else

• having to deal with aggression and harassment about veganism being “unbiblical” or “demonic” (or whatever), being accused of being “brainwashed” for being vegan and “questioning/judging g-d” for even questioning something(s) in the Abrahamic b*ble

• a christian pastor saying that my husband (before we were married) should not marry me until/unless I “stop being vegan” along with other awful things — and I literally tithed hundreds/thousands of dollars to that organization

• being called “rebellious” and “disobedient” since childhood and into adulthood, even though I tried to explain over and over that I wasn’t trying to be and my view(s) of things

• being treated like I “should know better”, as well as being blamed for personal things even though I was a kid

• a christian pastor saying negative things about me, because I didn’t shake his hand (I wasn’t trying to be rude/mean, I generally prefer not to shake hands)

*pls do not reblog/repost*

[anonymousdandelion]

A general tip for students who are sending those dreaded Religious Absence Emails to your professors: Rather than asking permission to take the day(s) off, politely let them know that you will be taking the day(s) off.

In other words, consider not saying this:

"May I miss class on [date] so I can observe [holiday]?"

It's not that there's anything wrong with the above, per se. But because it's phrased as a request, it risks coming across as optional — a favor you hope to be granted. Problem is, favors are not owed, and so unfortunately asking permission opens the door for the professor to respond "Thanks for asking. No, you may not. :)"

Instead, try something along the lines of:

"I will need to miss class on [date] because I will be observing [holiday]. I wanted to let you know of this conflict now, and to ask your assistance in making arrangements for making up whatever material I may miss as a result of this absence."

This is pretty formal language (naturally, you can and should tweak it to sound more like your voice). But the important piece is that, while still being respectful, it shifts the focus of the discussion so that the question becomes not "Is it okay for me to observe my religion?", but rather, "How can we best accommodate my observance?"

Because the first question should not be up for debate: freedom of religion is a right, not a favor. And the second question is the subject you need to discuss.

(Ideally, do this after you've looked up your school's policy on religious absences, so you know what you're working within and that religious discrimination is illegal. Just in case your professor forgot.)

[pepsicandle]

yes asexuals can fuck but we need to not forget that allos can possibly not fuck ? entirely too many times I hear people saying "lol you're probably ace" to people that are literally just celibate . like guys . please . stop acting like the asexual = no sex i thought we were far past that guys

theres so many reasons to be celibate from religious to health (both physical and mental) and all the way to just not wanting to and it can very much have nothing to do with attraction

(not to mention it feels weird to see as a celibate aroallo but that's a separate topic)

[dustisus]

i don't think we talk enough about the one scene in tsc (that i remember) where jeremy's niceness is pushed to its limits: when lucas is accusing him of being too trusting of jean.

jeremy doesn't react with violence, but with a tense smile and by asking lucas to make himself clear (or apologize, which lucas does).

i think part of why people want jeremy to be violent in protection of jean (aside from just it being very prevalent trope in some genres of fiction and in fanfiction) is because we're so used to the foxes' violence, but jeremy is not a fox. if anything, the little we know about him shows that he is better at avoiding and de-escalating conflicts than creating them. there are foxes who will protect jean with violence (renee, neil, maybe kevin) but jeremy is his own person, who will support jean in his own way

[alienbycomics]

A comic I made last year about how my past selves would react to seeing me now 🏳️‍⚧️

[tom4jc]

Prayer For The World

The World Population: 8,118,835,999% Urban: 56.2%Languages: 7,168% Christian: 32.3%% Evangelical: 7.9%Largest Religion: Christian% Largest Religion: 32.3%People Groups: 17,286 The number of people who are claiming to be non-religious is increasing rapidly around the world. In the early 1900s, this group was only about 0.2% of the entire world’s population. In 2020, that number had increased to…

[riverstyxsarts]

“Buck” // On being a trans man in the deep south

[healingmyshadow]

Personal Boundaries

What are some of your personal boundaries?

1) Do not go through my personal belongings.

This is because growing up, I never was entitled to privacy. Things like my plushies, laundry, spiritual paraphernalia... that is my energy, that is my space, that for my eyes and/or use only. If you need something from me, just simply ask me. I am not some asshole, I will share with you! Unless something is deeply personal or offensive, I'll gladly and always share what I have of myself and my things.

2) Don't draw attention to my weight or my body.

I am allowed to do this because I have my consent to do so. If I am drawing attention to my physical body in any way, shape, or form, that is me making a joke, observation, or otherwise remark about myself because I give myself permission to. People on the outside of my existence other than my lover(s) are not allowed to do so and I do not give my consent for them to do so.

3) Do not compare me to other people.

This is because I would often be compared to people with terribly offensive habits or straight up compared to people who have severe disorders and learning disabilities. I would be compared to people who were considered "lesser" and told that I am like them. This is preposterous and downright insulting to all involved for various, obvious reasons. I will not be compared to anyone better or lesser than myself as I am only and will ever be myself. If that is something that offends you, exit my life.

[mirendils]

one of the little fic quirks that makes me laugh every time is when authors forget they’re writing in a universe that doesn’t have Christianity and the characters still use those curses

[alexjcrowley]

I don't think you understand how Italian is the "Stai bene? (Are you well?)" from Lawrence and Tedesco answering "Mah, no one is ever well at our age". I'll try to explain, it's like an italian thing, especially if you're from the South. That if somebody pays you a compliment or hints at things going well for you, you downplay it because by complimenting you they're "cursing" you. It's a folkloristic thing, the kind of thing that my grandmother would say to me: beware of people complimenting you and be careful not to share the good things going on with you, because the moment you do people might "curse" you. Very difficult to put this thing into words, but Goffredo Tedesco I see you. I see you a Patriarch of Venice on the road to papacy and still believing in grandmother's (pagan) superstitions because that's how religion, especially for old people, works in Italy. Again, difficult to put into words, but I know in my heart that he is answering Lawrence's question the same way my grandmother would answer it. I see you outrunning malocchio, Cardinal Tedesco. And I respect it.

[stupidjewishwhiteboy]

While I’m here, I’ve long thought that while many antizionists have demonstrated antisemitic beliefs, I’ve resisted the idea that antizionism is inherently antisemitic. But recently my thoughts have changed, because (excluding the antizionism of various religiously-motivated Jews) antizionism seems to almost always involve non-Jews dictating what a Jew is and should be, and that is fundamentally antisemitic.

[what-shitfuckery-is-this-ew]

everyday i cry cause God made me genderfluid but not a shapeshifter