Atheism and Spirituality
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Sean posted an update in the group
Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 4 months ago
I would define spirituality (a word I don’t use often) as the sum total of my thoughts, feelings, experiences, and choices. A lot of other things hang off these basic items. It’s a work in progress.
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Unseen replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
I think you raise a good point: this “Great Spirit” is amoral…
And as such, is unworthy of much respect or regard.
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Jody Lee replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
it would seem to imply you are saying that there is “agency” involved in the process. There is not.
I’m not meaning to imply that at all…but I think you know that. I’m standing by my word…perhaps I’ll just avoid bringing it up around a group of atheists next time unless I’m ready to defend. 😆😎
“Nothing exists except atoms and empty space…[Read more]
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Reg the Fronkey Farmer replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
@JodyLee Our vibrating mass of molecules that we call our bodies, our subconscious and conscious minds, the variety of frequencies we experience….that’s spiritual, the essence of living to me. On a small scale.
The first part – Our vibrating mass of molecules that we call our bodies….that’s spiritual…
If you were to say that when you came to u…[Read more]
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Sean joined the group
Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
I’ve learned (thanks to @JodyLee‘s discussion) that what spirituality means to people is very personal; or rather, the way it is expressed is very personal. This reflects the fact that everyone lives their lives in their own way.
I agree, and endeavor to keep learning the depth of this very uniquely-human evol…[Read more]
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Simon Paynton replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
I’ve learned (thanks to @JodyLee‘s discussion) that what spirituality means to people is very personal; or rather, the way it is expressed is very personal. This reflects the fact that everyone lives their lives in their own way.
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
I do think that we ALL know deep down that we are connected to “God”/”The Great Sprit” whatever you want to call “it/him/her.” (insert gender pronoun here lol)….but….I think people who call themselves atheists do not like to admit this because they cannot see/touch/feel/put under a microscope…it.
Pardon me if you haven’t retracted…[Read more]
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
I’m not the majority and over time maybe you guys will get used to the way I use it. 😁😁
I’m perfectly fine with that, and also tend not to be in the majority. Sometimes I’m thinking ok, fine, so what if this tennis ball hits a hornet’s nest!
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Jody Lee replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
@Pope
My usage does not refer to an ethereal party or link to dualism. Thar feeling of connectedness IS what I seek. An addiction? Perhaps. But not to point where I have irrational or unfounded concepts of reality.
I’m not the majority and over time maybe you guys will get used to the way I use it. 😁😁
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
Are you really THIS hung up about a word?
Here’s my opinion on why this word is a big deal, and then I’ll explain what I wish it to mean if/when I use the word.
The most obvious reason why it’s important, at least in a forum of atheists, is because the majority of people (at least in USA) mean it to refer to an ethereal third…[Read more]
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Simon Paynton replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
how do you explain … mass extinctions due to meteor strikes
Simon Paynton wrote:
even in the midst of unfavourable physical circumstances, it leads in the direction of making things better for living things.I think you raise a good point: this “Great Spirit” is amoral, except in the case of human beings, where it generates two…[Read more]
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Unseen replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
In this case, then 1) cars / earthquakes / fires etc. are not a part of the living world, they are alien and external to it because they are not alive, and living things only possess limited control over physical phenomena and circumstances; 2) good and evil, or at least, pro- and anti-social behaviour, are themselves…
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Ivy replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
Same Harris may be the type of person that needs to be reminded to live in the now, but I know a lot of people whose lives would likely benefit if they did at least some planning for the future.
Exactly. Now I am all for the idea that we shouldn’t worry ourselves to death about things that haven’t happened yet….But at the exact same tim…[Read more]
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Davis replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
I think they’re all linked up by…the essence of living
Sigh. I give up.
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Simon Paynton replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
I agree, we have a past, present and future, and we need to recognise all three.
But, the present is 1) where we actually live, so it’s important to be in it; 2) where we prepare for the future. Our actions now make our future.
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_Robert_ replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
Same Harris may be the type of person that needs to be reminded to live in the now, but I know a lot of people whose lives would likely benefit if they did at least some planning for the future. There is a balance. The responsible ones don’t get to live in the now as much because they are always bailing the instant gratification junkies out of trouble.
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Jody Lee replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
Being told how I should interpret things are something that Christian’s around me would do….
I’ll use spiritual to describe the process in which we live and breath and transform…and I’ll defend it as best as I can.
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Reg the Fronkey Farmer replied to the topic
Atheist seeking spirituality? in the forum Atheism and Spirituality 1 year, 5 months ago
What do you mean by “spirit” of the law? OK, my bad. 🙂
Nay, we can do it offline if you want.
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