# Religion & Spirituality **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/humanities/religion-spirituality/47.md?page=1 [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [What happened to the New Atheism? An autopsy](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-happened-to-the-new-atheism-an-autopsy/251352)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 3:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-happened-to-the-new-atheism-an-autopsy/251352 "2025-12-06T03:51:27Z")
--- ## [Is the Bible fiction/Jesus a historical fact?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-the-bible-fiction-jesus-a-historical-fact/253629)
**Author:** [@RandomName](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/RandomName)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 3:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-the-bible-fiction-jesus-a-historical-fact/253629 "2025-11-26T03:45:51Z")
Any story that begins with a make-believe character creating the earth is a fiction. --- ## [Professional Mourner (Help Wanted)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/professional-mourner-help-wanted/254193)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/professional-mourner-help-wanted/254193 "2025-10-24T23:31:23Z")
Looking for mourners. $2000 for 2 hours. Wonder if a foreigner would be more auspicious. --- ## [World's Highest IQ Record Holder (276) has read the Bible 1,000 times](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/worlds-highest-iq-record-holder-276-has-read-the-bible-1-000-times/253115)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/worlds-highest-iq-record-holder-276-has-read-the-bible-1-000-times/253115 "2025-10-11T03:40:24Z")
--- ## [I'm officially a Catholic](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/im-officially-a-catholic/246601)
**Author:** [@Taiwan\_Luthiers](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taiwan_Luthiers)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/im-officially-a-catholic/246601 "2025-10-09T23:20:24Z")
So I’ve been officially baptized and confirmed. The eucharist wafer is a bit bitter, because unlike protestant churches here, we don’t use grape juice… So how all hail to the pope --- ## [Mormons](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mormons/60895)
**Author:** [@bumclouds](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bumclouds)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 7:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mormons/60895 "2025-09-29T07:59:28Z")
…or jahovas witnesses or 7th day adventists or I dunno what they are. They’re on JinShan lu every day when I walk to school and they’re really starting to piss me off :fume:. They wear white shirts and they have black… --- ## [Something came from nothing? Is God eternal?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/something-came-from-nothing-is-god-eternal/253642)
**Author:** [@tempogain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tempogain)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/something-came-from-nothing-is-god-eternal/253642 "2025-09-24T04:23:25Z")
How do you propose getting out of that quandary? If you believe in an eternal god entity then you also believe something came from nothing. --- ## [NDEs, messages from loved ones who have passed, etc](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ndes-messages-from-loved-ones-who-have-passed-etc/232694)
**Author:** [@marasan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/marasan)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ndes-messages-from-loved-ones-who-have-passed-etc/232694 "2025-09-24T04:11:01Z")
I’ve been fascinated with near-death experiences for some years (off an on), the first time immediately prior to my dad’s death, strangely enough. I have had a recent experience related to what I believe was receiving a … --- ## [Learning Hebrew and other Biblical Languages](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/learning-hebrew-and-other-biblical-languages/253339)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 5:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/learning-hebrew-and-other-biblical-languages/253339 "2025-09-12T05:48:42Z")
Learning Biblical Hebrew is rewarding, the greatest benefits of which is the ability to read Biblical scholarship and understand more of what they’re talking about. I started learning it during the pandemic. Actually, I… --- ## [Theism/atheism debates](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/theism-atheism-debates/89011)
**Author:** [@tempogain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tempogain)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/theism-atheism-debates/89011 "2025-08-31T14:39:57Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUesg\_IBL\_A Enjoying this one at the moment with some time to spare. I like the format with the informal questioning/conversation starting about halfway through. Some good rapport necess… --- ## [Stoic Logic](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/stoic-logic/253191)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 7:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/stoic-logic/253191 "2025-08-30T07:18:13Z")
If pigs fly, then pigs have wings. Antecedent: Pigs fly (false) Consequent: Pigs have wings (false) This is a true conditional statement according to Stoicism. The only statements that are false are when the antecede… --- ## [University of Virginia Med School research on Life after death](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/university-of-virginia-med-school-research-on-life-after-death/224151)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/university-of-virginia-med-school-research-on-life-after-death/224151 "2025-08-21T12:56:11Z")
--- ## [Young US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness'](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/young-us-men-are-joining-russian-churches-promising-absurd-levels-of-manliness/251214)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 8:55am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/young-us-men-are-joining-russian-churches-promising-absurd-levels-of-manliness/251214 "2025-05-28T08:55:50Z")
A man can not feel like man without going to church, American males becoming very weird. Young US men are joining Russian churches promising ‘absurd levels of manliness’. Per the British Broadcasting --- ## [Habemus papam!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/habemus-papam/250891)
**Author:** [@Celeborn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Celeborn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 8:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/habemus-papam/250891 "2025-05-09T08:40:28Z")
That was quick! --- ## [Mazu Pilgrimage](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mazu-pilgrimage/219797)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mazu-pilgrimage/219797 "2025-05-08T17:34:39Z")
PilgrimagesEdit The primary temple festival in Mazuism is Lin Moniang’s traditional birthday on the 23rd day of the 3rd month of the Chinese lunar calendar. In Taiwan, there are two major pilgrimages made in her honor,… --- ## [Tableaux Vivants of the Stations of the Cross at Guting Sacred Heart Catholic Church](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tableaux-vivants-of-the-stations-of-the-cross-at-guting-sacred-heart-catholic-church/250257)
**Author:** [@GooseEgg](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/GooseEgg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 5:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tableaux-vivants-of-the-stations-of-the-cross-at-guting-sacred-heart-catholic-church/250257 "2025-04-14T05:08:06Z")
This was my first time to view a tableau vivant, and it was refreshing to see something new (to me) during Lent. I thought it was very well done, and I hope it becomes a tradition. I am tripped out that th… --- ## [Russell Brand baptized](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/russell-brand-baptized/240098)
**Author:** [@crusher](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/crusher)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/russell-brand-baptized/240098 "2025-04-10T00:37:19Z")
Wonderful news about Russel Brand finding Jesus and getting baptized. --- ## [Difference between Daoism and Shenjiao ("Chinese folk religion")](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/difference-between-daoism-and-shenjiao-chinese-folk-religion/169016)
**Author:** [@FatKaz](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/FatKaz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/difference-between-daoism-and-shenjiao-chinese-folk-religion/169016 "2025-02-26T16:04:55Z")
I find religion in Taiwan absolutely fascinating and I’m trying very hard to learn as much as I can. One thing I find intriguing is how, if you ask a typical Taiwanese person whether or not they’re religious, they’ll pro… --- ## [Please explain Confession to me](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/please-explain-confession-to-me/66924)
**Author:** [@divea](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/divea)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 2:28am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/please-explain-confession-to-me/66924 "2025-02-24T02:28:22Z")
Religion and most religious practices, somewhere at the core have some logic, but also some practical usage. I mean, even the sacrificial lamb, meant that after a sacrifice the tribesmen would have a hearty meal or later… --- ## [Church of England Communion](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/church-of-england-communion/248644)
**Author:** [@MikeN1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/MikeN1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/church-of-england-communion/248644 "2025-02-10T02:32:15Z")
In a most typical CofE decision, the Church has banned gluten-free (non-wheat) wafers and non-alcoholic wine for Communion (take that, Baptists) . But… Michael Ipgrave, the bishop of Lichfield and chair of the church’… --- ## [The meaning of sexual purity](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-meaning-of-sexual-purity/241015)
**Author:** [@Taiwan\_Luthiers](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taiwan_Luthiers)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-meaning-of-sexual-purity/241015 "2025-02-04T09:11:32Z")
I do subscribe to this. This means I don’t accept the traditional requirement of sexual purity that Christians (and Catholics) often want. The way I see it is, harm reduction. Your body is going to make you do it, and s… --- ## [The Quran: First Impressions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-quran-first-impressions/218855)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-quran-first-impressions/218855 "2025-02-04T08:09:40Z")
I’ve been reading the Study Quran, the one with a blue cover. I’m pretty positive on all religions, and I’m on the 2nd surah (chapter) as part of my quest to understand Muslims better. A few opening takeaways: I was to… --- ## [Weirdest temple in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/weirdest-temple-in-taiwan/74539)
**Author:** [@anotherlaowai](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/anotherlaowai)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/weirdest-temple-in-taiwan/74539 "2025-01-08T01:32:31Z")
Anyone know any really weird temples here? A friend of mine found a temple in india one time where they worshipped rats, and there loads of them running all over the place - and of course being a temple you had to go in… --- ## [Catholic Masses in Taipei (in English)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/catholic-masses-in-taipei-in-english/8867)
**Author:** [@gus](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/gus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/catholic-masses-in-taipei-in-english/8867 "2025-01-04T14:53:57Z")
A good friend of mine is wondering what Catholic services there are in English in Taipei. If you know any, please suggest below or post corrections to the ones I have here. I will amend it going forward Holy Family Cath… --- ## [Discussion of heaven, hell, & immortal soul](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/discussion-of-heaven-hell-immortal-soul/71246)
**Author:** [@bob](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bob)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/discussion-of-heaven-hell-immortal-soul/71246 "2024-12-21T13:13:27Z")
The whole sadistic enterprise of Christianity is formulated on the notion that if you can’t accept Christ, and as a consequence of having accepted him change the way you think and even feel you will be sent to hell. Tal… --- ## [Theism vs. Atheism: Civil Discussion](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/theism-vs-atheism-civil-discussion/63469)
**Author:** [@dashgalaxy86](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/dashgalaxy86)\ **Replies:** 723\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/theism-vs-atheism-civil-discussion/63469 "2024-12-19T03:22:22Z")
First of all, I recently discovered this section of Forumosa, and I posted comments in a few threads sharing my opinions and beliefs, but felt that given the topic it wasn't the right time or place for that. It's been a … --- ## [Quakers](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/quakers/244549)
**Author:** [@TrumanCapote](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/TrumanCapote)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/quakers/244549 "2024-10-21T14:17:43Z")
Hi I participate in Quaker meetings (in the so-called “unprogrammed tradition”) online but I wondered if there was anything like this in person w foreigners in Taiwan. Not a lot of information online. Thanks. --- ## [Catholic vs Protestant | Church terms in Chinese](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/catholic-vs-protestant-church-terms-in-chinese/244400)
**Author:** [@Taiwan\_Luthiers](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taiwan_Luthiers)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 2:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/catholic-vs-protestant-church-terms-in-chinese/244400 "2024-09-27T02:09:54Z")
I notice that in Chinese, almost all biblical terms are completely different. It goes from the name of Peter, Paul, even several Biblical books, as well as what we call God. I got from the church that they’re named diff… --- ## [Graves in Canada](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/graves-in-canada/209612)
**Author:** [@MikeN1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/MikeN1)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 12:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/graves-in-canada/209612 "2024-09-22T00:25:24Z")
Catholic writer at The American Conservative writes piece justifying graves of children at churches as a good thing. This is not to discount the deaths of children altogether. Of course, it would have been better if ea… --- ## [English service baptist church in Taipei/New Taipei?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/english-service-baptist-church-in-taipei-new-taipei/233741)
**Author:** [@meishijia](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/meishijia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/english-service-baptist-church-in-taipei-new-taipei/233741 "2024-06-11T23:38:01Z")
I’m looking for a church (preferably baptist or non-denominational) in Taipei or New Taipei (within an hour of Xinzhuang, so no Tianmu) that has a Sunday English service. I would like to also take my daughter, if there i… [Previous page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/humanities/religion-spirituality/47.md) [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/humanities/religion-spirituality/47.md?page=2)