BellaOnline Forums Religion and Spirituality Atheist Hello fellow athiests

I thought this board looked all lonley on its own so I thought I would post and get the ball rolling.

I do not beleive in any organised religion as I believe it is all brainwashing.

I do believe in a higher power though so does irt make me an athiest or just spiritual?

I just have no time for any organised religion and I know alot of people feel the same.It(religion) is going to destroy the world one of these days..

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You believe in a Higher power? What Kind of Power? Dose this Higher Power Have Thoughts of Its own? or are you refering to something else? Why do you believe in this Higher Power?

Technically an atheist doesn not believe in any sort of god or "higher power". So, no you wouldn't be one.

I'm not even sure you would fall into the agnostic category - which is kind of saying you're not sure what you believe in, but I think you are closer to that. Because you do acknowlege there is something out there, but just not sure what.

Yes Michelle I think you are right.I do not fall into the atheist category...lol...

I dont think I will be posting here anymore

Cheers! <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I haven't been looked in here for ages because it's just been so quiet for so long as you say freespirit.



Michelle, that's not quite true. Atheism means "without religion" not "without god". So you can subscribe to atheism as a way of showing your disagreement with "organised religions", but still believe in some sort of higher power. (As far as I am aware, Buddhists don't believe in a god, but that doesn't make them Atheists, because Buddhism is a religion). Atheism is such a broad concept, it can even cover those who have created a "religion" out of being without a religion.

I think on the whole - and the reason why this board is so quiet - atheists are people who simply don't have religion in their lives (and admit it). It's very difficult to create a forum around something that people don't do (although the Childfree forum is going well). What on earth do you talk about - what you don't believe? I think that is why it can then degenerate into a religion-bashing exercise, which is not encouraged here on BellaOnline. And rightly, I believe. I don't see the point in hating others simply because they believe something I don't.

Freespirit, you can be spiritual and be an atheist. I don't know why you would want to, though. Explore your spirituality rather than your non-religiousness. :-) Personally, I don't often call myself an atheist - I feel so far removed from organised religion that I don't have a need to label myself atheistically. I'm just me.

Well, since I'm here now, I may as well include what I do believe. My spiritual connection involves understanding the universe as a functioning, self-aware entity. It is a force - magnetic and otherwise. It doesn't necessarily care that I exist, but I can still be a part of it and use its resources, physical and spiritual, to try and live my life without harming others, and preferably to help others.

Hiya elle

Now I am confused!!lol....I dont know what Iam anymore <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Okay my beliefs are similar to yours I guess.Am I an atheist or what? I dont know...

I belive that when we die that our souls live on...I just thought athiests did not believe that.

I do not believe in any organised religion as such as I believe they have all got it wrong.

I believe the truth is so extroadinary that us as human beings could not comprehend or process such information.We are not meant to know...What do you think?

after reareading this I think I have to say Iam still not an athiest....

I do believe in intelligent design....

I agree. I'm at a stage (I may develop further spiritually, who knows) where I don't really "care". In a happy way, I mean. I'm just happy to be here and I'm trying to enjoy my life. What it all means is not important to me just yet.

My advice is don't look so hard for a label to fit yourself into. You don't have to be anything, or belong to a particular group. It doesn't matter what you call yourself really, but try to let go of the need to define yourself by other people's labels. Just keep yourself open to the experiences, people, and love that comes your way. Trying to find somewhere to fit could end up closing some doors to you, so just keep enjoying the experiences that resonate with you, no matter which direction they come from. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Sounds like sensible advice to me.

Thanks Elle

Oh, that's VERY Buddhist....!! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Just kidding....!!
Nice post! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

LOL. I had a Buddhist friend once tell me I'd make a very good Buddhist. I didn't pay much attention though, as he considered himself a very bad, failed, Buddhist (addicted to red meat, alcohol, tabacco, and canabis <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> )

Freespirit, you're welcome. I feel much better since I let go of the need for definitions and I thought I'd pass it on.