"1) Atheism is the absence of belief in any kind of deity.
2) "Spiritual" in the sense that you describe it is "bull%&$#."
3) No
4) No. And what qualifies a person for being called a "spiritual atheist" is a…"
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Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dale Headley Jun 16, 2012. 67 Replies 0 Likes
Do you believe someone can be a spiritual atheist? When someone asks my religion I always say “I’m a spiritual atheist”, most of the time the person who asked looks at me confused and says there can…Continue
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James Cox replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"Dear Folks:
I wonder how many things I have 'tabled' due to lack of good evidence or the tools to further explore. Oh I should include insufficient knowledge and interest also as a disability..;o(.
If Michael would like to pursue a…"
Unseen replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"Feelings aren't facts. If they were, thrn contradictory feelings would be facts as well. Contradictions are nonsense."
Pope OoO (Out of Order) replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"I'm in this camp, metaphorically. The connection I have with people feels real in the sense that it's in my heart. (Another metaphor, if you will.) Intellectually I know the connection's not physical or supernatural. But even so, I…"
Doug Reardon replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"Always consider these three facts:
1. People misperceive/misinterpret.
2. People hallucinate.
3. People lie. "
Heather Spoonheim replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"@Amy
Are you seriously suggesting that intelligent, rational people should spend time considering the potential authenticity of haunted houses featured on the SciFi network?"
Unseen replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"@Amy L. Cook
Be careful not to close your mind too tightly.
When you have no facts, it's often "You have a closed mind."
I assure you, I have changed my mind many many times about many many things. Even recently.
The problem with…"
Amy L. Cook replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"Be careful not to close your mind too tightly."
Unseen replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"@Michael
Unseen your logic escapes me. "Oh this is the SciFi channel, therefore everything on it is SciFi."
You can't actually quote me saying that or even anything that means the same thing. But go ahead and try.
What I did say is…"
Michael replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"Unseen your logic escapes me. "Oh this is the SciFi channel, therefore everything on it is SciFi." "
Unseen replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"Michael, you need to learn that there's a fine line between having an open mind and having a hole in the head. As far as I'm concerned all you do in these cases is act like a metaphysical gossip and pass around ridiculous rumors."
Michael replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"Please read my reply to Unseen"
Michael replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"Unseen you definitely have the right to spend the night in the house. The owner wasn't having anymore of it. You can put on blinders or investigate the source of the mystery or familiarize yourself with any research by reputable science. But…"
Amy L. Cook replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"It's not for everyone.
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Heather Spoonheim replied to Rose A's discussion 'Is it possible to be a spiritual atheist?'"@Unseen
Thank you for conveying my thoughts so precisely while I was at work. I can't even think of any other way of wording that response that would be more accurate."
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