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> Why are you an atheist? Because every single religion I'm aware of so far has seemed like made up stories meant to control people. I've seen no evidence of a
by pstuart 4y ago
> Why are you an atheist?
Because every single religion I'm aware of so far has seemed like made up stories meant to control people. I've seen no evidence of a God who is as actively engaged as those stories purport.
My definition of spirituality is "one's connection with the universe; seeing the magic in our creation". I don't need a holy tract for that.
Speaking of such, the story I like the most in this regard is here: http://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html http://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html
I'm too lazy/distracted to start a church around that but the appeal of that idea has not faded.
- anon291 4y agoIf you believe the universe is created, you are not an atheist.
- pstuart 4y agoAre you citing my comment: "seeing the magic in our creation"? Let me try speaking more slowly so you get it. An example might be taking in a sunset and the scenery therein and feeling happy to be present for it, and to feel like one is part of that picture. If you read The Egg and think that I literally believe its true then you are projecting yourself and any further conversation is pointless. The Egg is a wonderful story and if I was forced to choose one and "believe it", I'd take it over any of the official offerings.