The Spiritual Atheist

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:48 am

I don't know if this fits into this area of the board (though I'm sure the moderators will square me away PDQ if I'm wrong), I'd like to give a shameless plug to my new Live Journal, The Spiritual Atheist . I've come to a place of peace when it comes to religion and rationality and this journal is going to give some background and regular updates on that path.

I welcome all comments, though the more visceral ones will be deleted. If you come with love in your heart, the door will open and you will be welcomed with open arms. If you come with destruction in your heart, then the door will close until you can learn to approach with love and construction.

Cheers,
CET Cool

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:04 am

Welly welly welly well, look who's here Wink

You probably don't know me, as you left shortly after I got here, but I remember you.
Welcome back!

As for your live journal, sorry no comments, I'm already prejudiced.
Spiritual atheist?
Ugh, that doesn't sit with me well.

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:12 am

i dunno... there's nothing wrong with being spiritual.

I rather consider myself a 'spiritual atheist'... and so did Carl Sagan.

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:19 am

Moloth wrote:

i dunno... there's nothing wrong with being spiritual.

I rather consider myself a 'spiritual atheist'... and so did Carl Sagan.

It's possible that it's just the word that I don't like.
I mean, I beeing awestruck by beauty of lots of things all the time but I would never call myself 'spiritual'.

The only spirit whose existance I accept, is the old Finnish god of the forest Tapio:

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:32 am

Ivan_Ivanov wrote:

Moloth wrote:

i dunno... there's nothing wrong with being spiritual.

I rather consider myself a 'spiritual atheist'... and so did Carl Sagan.

It's possible that it's just the word that I don't like.
I mean, I beeing awestruck by beauty of lots of things all the time but I would never call myself 'spiritual'.

The only spirit whose existance I accept, is the old Finnish god of the forest Tapio:

yeah, its kind of a weighted word... i certainly wouldn't use it in front of people who would misconstrue it.

Quote:

being awestruck by beauty of lots of things all the time

see? you know what we mean. Smile

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:36 am

Is the spirit associated with the soul?..one and the same?

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:40 am

not necessarily... i think of it as a deep emotional connection... not a "soul" based one. "Spirit" also refers to emotion, excitement, life and breath... ever had "School Spirit" and cheered at a highschool football game?

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:53 am

Quote:

[quote="Moloth"]not necessarily... i think of it as a deep emotional connection... not a "soul" based one. "Spirit" also refers to emotion, excitement

Like that one thing we experienced under the bleechers at the game?

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:05 am

Wassup Baddogma!

*Throws a high 5*

I know what you mean about being uncomfortable with that word. For a while I really borderlined on strong atheism and detested words like spirituality, religion, god, etc. I'm still uncomfortable with many of them, but I am making my peace with them as I build new meaning and understanding of them.

If you're not sure what I mean by "Spiritual Atheism", check out my Live Journal.

The Spiritual Atheist

In a nutshell, rationalism is a function of the left side of the brain. Spirituality and symbolism is a function of the right side of the brain. Spiritual atheism is about embracing and developing both. Using science to know reality while using metaphor and symbology to understand ourselves and each other. It's a work in progress.

Cheers,
CET Cool

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:17 am

Hi CET.

It was a shame when you left the IG forums. You were one of the few quality posters IMO.

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:31 am

[quote="baddogma"]

Quote:

Moloth wrote:

not necessarily... i think of it as a deep emotional connection... not a "soul" based one. "Spirit" also refers to emotion, excitement

Like that one thing we experienced under the bleechers at the game?

gahdammit... where's Stickhorse when i need him? Mad

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:52 am

Saitou wrote:

Hi CET.

It was a shame when you left the IG forums. You were one of the few quality posters IMO.

Damn it Saitou, you're makin me go all misty eyed here! Wink

Cheers,
CET Cool

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:16 am

CET wrote:

Wassup Baddogma!

*Throws a high 5*

I know what you mean about being uncomfortable with that word. For a while I really borderlined on strong atheism and detested words like spirituality, religion, god, etc. I'm still uncomfortable with many of them, but I am making my peace with them as I build new meaning and understanding of them.

If you're not sure what I mean by "Spiritual Atheism", check out my Live Journal.

The Spiritual Atheist

In a nutshell, rationalism is a function of the left side of the brain. Spirituality and symbolism is a function of the right side of the brain. Spiritual atheism is about embracing and developing both. Using science to know reality while using metaphor and symbology to understand ourselves and each other. It's a work in progress.

Cheers,
CET Cool

How you divide this largely comes down to semantics. As far as left/right brained, I use sequential/symbolic...

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 11:33 am

Wow, what a nice surprise when I clicked on this thread.

I'll check out your site when I can. I have it bookmarked. It should be interesting and I will leave a comment there if I feel I have anything to contribute.

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:44 pm

Just when we need him the most.

CET returns. Sort of like Jesus, except for the returning part.


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