Fearsome Fred Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 ... or would you worship one of the religions mentioned so far in the books?The Seven?The Old Gods?Rh'llor?The Great Other?The Great Shepherd?Any other?A similar question was asked in the GENERAL section of this forum, and some curious patterns emerged. I am curious if a similar pattern will be found among those who have finished GAME OF THRONES, but have not yet finished CLASH OF KINGS or STORM OF SWORDS.Note, I am also, I admit, curious about corresponding RL religious beliefs. But of course, no-one need discuss that if they don't feel so inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm an atheist in real life, but I think every person in Westeros or Essos is grown up with a specific religion, I don't think that there are any atheists at all. But if I had to pick a religion, I'd go for the Old Gods or the Seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearsome Fred Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm an atheist in real life, but I think every person in Westeros or Essos is grown up with a specific religion, I don't think that there are any atheists at all. But if I had to pick a religion, I'd go for the Old Gods or the Seven.You have lots of company. A huge preponderance of atheists/agnostics showed up in the general section. I was wondering if it was equally true of early readers.I am Christian myself ... and in a Westeros context would probably be partial to the Seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtopher Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The old gods seem cool enough in my book.I dont like the seven cause there are useless gods in there. the crone? come on...I dont know why, but i perceive Rh'llor as a god who real life satanists would like. Seems obscure and a little rebellious somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironborn Ironman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am an atheist in real life but the Drowned God or Rh'llor might be fun in Westeros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Malthred Storm Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Depending where I was raised; Either The Old Gods or The Seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDrawback Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm an atheist too but i would go for the old gods or Rh'llor seeming to be the most awsome ones. I dont believe the Seven have any use just to be something to believe in as for the other gods u have the warging and looking through the heart trees as bran does and with Rh'llor the visions in fire, shadow 'baby' and the Berric Dondarion stuff... so they show to have some use for their worshippers :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Beyond The Wall Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am also an atheist IRL , although my family raised me in a christian environment, when I was about 15 I changed my mind :dunno:But in Westeros... I beelieve if I was raised in the North, the old gods would be my religion. :bowdown: If I was raised in the South, no way I would fall for the Seven... I detest the Septons with their fancy temples and all :ack: ... I guess I would end up an atheist after all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Avalanta Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am raised catholic...that's just the most common religion where I'm from; but if I had to pick a Religion in Westeros, it would definitely be The Old Gods, cause I'm not fond of the Septons either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay Gimp Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The Lord of Light baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colibri Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm an atheist in real life, but for Westeros, The Old Gods seem cool enough, I never liked the Seven a lot, it seems to me that the trees with faces helped a lot more, and the baby shadow still creeps me out a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drowsey Dragon Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 No question the old gods for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bastard of Bolton Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 The most practical religion in the series at this point is that of the God Rh'llor. It may seem wicked but there is a greater good that drives it despite the mania. It is a very powerful religion.The Seven hold no more power than you choose to give them in your heart and when you really need them all that is left is the Stranger.The Old Gods are good if you want that connected to nature vibe.The Drowned God is good if you want to be a hardass marine type with CPR skills and possibly brain damage!The Great Shepard is probably like being part of a hippy commune.Is the Great Other even an option? I don't think wights should get the vote.Ser Malthred Stark hit the nail on the head. Geography plays a huge role in religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fylimar Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm an atheist in real life too. I could identify myself mostly with the Old Gods in Westeros, being a nature friend. And I'm pretty sure, there are people, who don't believe in the gods in the books, but I would have to look that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deear13 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I like the Old Gods but I think I would end up being an atheist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rees Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Old Gods for me as well. I'm an atheist in real life, but I still absolutely love churches, mainly for the solitude. And as with churches, I love the idea of a godswood. Quiet, contemplative, relaxing; but at the same time filled with a distinctive seriousness and sense of power. I could see myself spending a lot of time lurking between those weirwoods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Dermett Corbray Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Old Gods for me as well. I'm an atheist in real life, but I still absolutely love churches, mainly for the solitude. And as with churches, I love the idea of a godswood. Quiet, contemplative, relaxing; but at the same time filled with a distinctive seriousness and sense of power. I could see myself spending a lot of time lurking between those weirwoods.Completely agree with this post. I wouldn't pray, it isn't in my nature, by I like the idea of sitting and contemplating surrounded by nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rees Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Completely agree with this post. I wouldn't pray, it isn't in my nature, by I like the idea of sitting and contemplating surrounded by nature.You may have already read it, but the poem Church Going by Philip Larkin beautifully describes that feeling of contemplation without the religiosity. Never fails to move me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummerGhostofNymeria Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 There's something about the Old Gods that really strikes me. There's something about the idea of the Old Gods that I've always liked. So, I'd have to go with that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Roaring Bear Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm Agnostic, but I'd probably go old gods. Like others have mentioned I also enjoy churches (as well as libraries and bookstores) for the ambience if not for any spiritual reason. I do enjoy talking to myself when in quiet places, and imagine the Weirwoods would help make me feel less crazy lol. The godswood in Winterfell in the Series though looked like the most relaxing place ever. Nice place to reset, shrug off some stress and such before getting back to the grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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