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Even though I have become an agnostic atheist I still feel pulled in by Pantheism, seeing a God just as an interconnection between all things, nothing supernatural, but still an immense feeling. Do others have these feelings as well. And what are your thoughts on Pantheism?

SalC 6 Apr 1
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I tried it for a while. Even joined a Pantheist organization. If it resonates with you, enjoy. Ultimately it felt too woo for me. Our connections are emotional, not "energy".

I think you're right. Even the word "spirituality" I'm starting not to like anymore, too much religious baggage, I like the word "emotionality".

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I'm not impressed by these new age God as jello definitions, everywhere and nowhere, everything and nothing, it's a 'creative process' (another one) universal energy, everything connected and we're all one big thingamy. Like all versions of God, there's never a scrap of proof. When pressed on this the usual reply is, "it comes from another way of knowing." Well, doesn't it always.

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When I was more agnostic while growing up, I had such an idea - god would be too mysterious and infinite, so couldn't be comprehended by finite mortals. However, I realized that by most definitions of god - the entity must interact in some measurable way. Not seeing such interaction, I shifted my thinking to that of atheism. But keep my mind open on the off chance (0.1% or smaller) that such evidence might present itself at some point.

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I declared myself a pantheist at about 13 or 14. I stuck to that for decades. In reality though, I am an atheist. I just like the concepts of pantheism. I still regard the Earth as sacred and the Universe divine.

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I just refer to all of it as nature, unplanned and without meaning. We all have our own definitions of all words that we use, so what I feel as nature, many others see as god. with god people see it as meaningful, with nature, I don't !

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I think the things that I miss most is the "community" (people connected & local) & the ritual. Ritual is comforting & gives a sense of balance (think about when your timing in tbe morning is a little off & the mental/emotional impact that has). Of course you add a protection facet that says if you have enough faith & believe, a big, all powerful, magical being will look after you & make it ok, gives you a sense of assurance in a crazy world.

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Sounds like The Force

gater Level 7 Apr 1, 2018
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I don't believe in anything divine, supernatural, or spiritual. I do believe, based on scientific studies, that certain areas of the human brain react to stimuli in a way that gives one a euphoric rush. The thoughts and feelings that arise from that electrochemical brain activity always conform to one's preconceived notion of god.

JimG Level 8 Apr 1, 2018
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I do occasionally have the feeling that whatever "gods", energies, intelligences, cosmic awarenesses, whatever - are in all living things. Humans may not be able to detect , ot communicate with all these life forms - but they have "it". Whatever "it" is, or is not.

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Used to consider that but no evidence proves.

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I certainly get a sense of awe or euphoria when seeing beautiful things or experiencing overwhelming experiences, but I no longer attribute it to any god, even a pantheistic god.

gearl Level 8 Apr 1, 2018
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