JoyfulSoul wrote the following in the "I had a very interesting stop at HQ" thread in the "About the Way" forum:
"I began as a college atheist 45 years ago. I'm long gone. Over the edge gone. Unreachable. Forever lost.
If we ever enforce a complete atheist, anti-supernatural society, take me first, drag me around back and shoot me."
What would such a world be like without all the supernatural beliefs in a heaven and hell be like? Or without the concept of a chosen people and a promised land? Or with the concept of humanism being our motive to love and care for one another? There are many other "Or" examples that could be given from either side of a supernatural vs atheism POV.
If ad hominem attacks can be avoided, this could be an interesting discussion.
Agree. I've read some definitions of it and appears quite "spiritual" in the sense of doing good for your friends and neighbors as a duty.
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waysider
It's a bit lengthy but well worth the time spent.
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oldiesman
Agree. I've read some definitions of it and appears quite "spiritual" in the sense of doing good for your friends and neighbors as a duty.
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Nathan_Jr
I will second the motion for Joseph Campbell.
Well worth it.
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