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Hi Fwoom, lovely name.

As for all this religion talk, I won't bore you people with my experiences, but I reckon it's good to doubt everything, even atheism, which is sort of a religion unto itself in a way.

Actually, this doubt thing could explain why I'm perpetually in the state of mind of an adolescent... neutral

A shout out to my homies...

@Mini: You're probably right lol. I've watched a lot of documentaries about the 'brain-washing' techniques employed by some denominations and how using a band gives the church service a kind of trance-inducing effect. At the first service I went to I was paying close attention, thinking, "Ahh, so now everyone starts waving their hands in the air in praise... kinda like at a rock concert." xD
I think it doesn't matter too much though, cos I liked it. I kinda thought of it as a mini christian rock festival. And the music was pretty nice, from an australian band, or so I heard. In fact, the pastor is an aussie woman lol.

@yalie: Yehh, that's true. I reckon if I did really take up this whole christian lifestyle, I'd have to be a casual christian - way too many rules and restrictions.

And isn't it a bit of a coincidence that after I started talking about christianity, guess who decides to show up? The big man himself, [J.C.]!! mad D

@Fwoom: Nicetomeetcha! whee *glomps*
And why, exactly, is your name fwoom?

@Chibi: There! Happy? I said "HI" to your stinkin friend! twisted *pokes chibi in the ribs*

I wouldn't worry about me becoming one of those jobless preachers on the street, fundraising for Children in Need. Nah, that ain't happening.
I mean the only way I'm gonna actually believe any of this Bible stuff is if, and it's a big IF, I see a vision/miracle. But apparently they happen all the time, so who knows? rolleyes

lol, chibi. It's not my fault that you got hacked or whatever. If you didn't wanna be called 'chibi' then you should've chosen a new name similar to Blacks&Blues. Kinda like Niph did.

@Niph: I love a little defiance. lol

@CBC: NEVER. DOUBT. THE JEDI. eek

Um, you're not serious about enforcing that rule are you? blaugh Toki and Yalie especially have grown accustomed to calling B&B Chibi. xd

@HC/Fwoom?: Um, old fashioned Chinese may be buddhist, but most young Chinese below the age of 40, especially in mainland China, don't follow any religion, as the Chinese government has pretty much outlawed public religious congregations.

*blinks innocently* You mean this lil' account of mine, Tokes?


*glomps Niph* Thank you. Again. *glares at Toki*

The only person who should be calling me Chibi is Fwoom. She's always known me as Chibi and nothing else. 3nodding

*punches Toki* AND DON'T BLOODY BULLY MY FRIENDS! scream

EDIT: Oh gawd, look at my sig. Toki's in my sig still. gonk Eeeeew.

I wouldn't say "outlawed". There are churches and temples etc right there in the open street, at least where I lived.

Religion isn't outlawed in China, just regulated.

@Sin - I know I know! Just a bit of fun ;P don't worry, I'm not that silly~

&& I do apologise if it feels like I've been neglecting the guild, so busy nowadays on tons of stuff.. D;

Well when I mean by outlawed, I mean really large religious gatherings similar to the evangelical churches in the US or World Youth Day here in Australia. Large gatherings could be viewed as demonstrations by the Chinese government, and we all know that the Chinese government cracks down hard on demonstrations. Just look at what's happened with Falun Gong. Religion is generally a private affair in China, with people praying by themselves.

@B&B: OMG you've gotten back your old account! eek Now no one can call you Chibi. blaugh

@Toki: Tread carefully Toki. Niph, Sin and Tosh all have big sticks and they're not afraid to use them! twisted

Right, introduction copypasted:



In other news,

@cbc: I met Chibi through KuroFai fandom (Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle), but I've also written some Harry Potter stuff and very, very little Naruto (by which I mean I read it, and am not averse to writing for it, but have actually written next to nothing), and, of course, some original stuff.

@toki: yeah I know. My words were striked too weren't they? xp

Also... is your name sin? .____.

@chibi (B&B?): Nice outfit.

@mini: By which you mean, of course, my old fashioned mother.

Now that I think about it, that was a rather stupid thing to say, esp. considering the whole issue in Tibet with the Dalai Lama. But agnosticism vs. atheism's still debatable! surprised Or perhaps it's more aptly named... apathy.