Post by juliet on Dec 30, 2009 23:55:05 GMT -6
Just to see what would happen during my phase of questioning my faith (turbo boosted by The God Delusion, one morning I said to myself, "What would today be like if I believed there is no God."
Wow, what a day that was. My husband, friends and family became more precious to me. People in general became more important. My confidence in my abilities to make decisions grew. My awareness of what is right was clearer. I did what I could, was honest about what I could not do, and didn't use prayer as an excuse to not act. I had a greater appreciation for the kudos I received and was genuine in my thanks (vs. "Oh, it was God working through me"). I accepted all "Thank You's" with a warm "You are welcome." I realized that I have, especially in my job, good intuition that stems from...not god...but, from being somewhat of a Highly Sensitive Person.
Not long after that day, I realized something. That "still, small voice" I heard in my head and attributed to the holy spirit was still there. That voice was my "wisest self" that I had hidden behind the veil of "holy spirit."
To date, I still haven't "purchased" atheism. I just don't believe that the god of the Christian Bible exists. I don't know if a god in any form exists...I doubt it, but I'm still exploring. I don't even call myself an agnostic or a (Temporary Agnostic in Practice for you Dawkins readers), and I would not be offended if someone else called me an atheist or an agnostic. I will probably call myself a Humanist. So far, I resonate well with the philosophies of Humanism...I'm still exploring those, too.
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Wow, what a day that was. My husband, friends and family became more precious to me. People in general became more important. My confidence in my abilities to make decisions grew. My awareness of what is right was clearer. I did what I could, was honest about what I could not do, and didn't use prayer as an excuse to not act. I had a greater appreciation for the kudos I received and was genuine in my thanks (vs. "Oh, it was God working through me"). I accepted all "Thank You's" with a warm "You are welcome." I realized that I have, especially in my job, good intuition that stems from...not god...but, from being somewhat of a Highly Sensitive Person.
Not long after that day, I realized something. That "still, small voice" I heard in my head and attributed to the holy spirit was still there. That voice was my "wisest self" that I had hidden behind the veil of "holy spirit."
To date, I still haven't "purchased" atheism. I just don't believe that the god of the Christian Bible exists. I don't know if a god in any form exists...I doubt it, but I'm still exploring. I don't even call myself an agnostic or a (Temporary Agnostic in Practice for you Dawkins readers), and I would not be offended if someone else called me an atheist or an agnostic. I will probably call myself a Humanist. So far, I resonate well with the philosophies of Humanism...I'm still exploring those, too.
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