Marsha, This is where I have trouble calling myself anything. I've wrestled with This for awhile, I can't say I do not believe in god, because I do Believe in the spov of god as DQ, that's how the great spirit was Explained to me, plus I've always kinda felt this in my bones >From a kid on up. The connectedness we share with all. So I can't really say I don't believe in that. When asked, usually I say I believe in god, Just not the god everybody else believes in. I have a relationship with the universe whether I choose To acknowledge it or not, I endeavor to move in harmony with it.
Labeling myself just goes against my grain. I'm not an atheist Nor a theist yet I agree with portions of both philosophies. I'm me, with my own beliefs, this has usually caused a fuss >From both camps. I would never say my way is best or the true or the only way. I do however, encourage people to think for themselves and Develop their own beliefs in these matters. That much I agree with Harris. If I'm against anything it's absolutism. Taking hard stances Against broad general concepts like: religion is evil Or atheists are immoral. It demonstrates a total lack Of understanding. -Ron -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MarshaV Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MD] The End of Faith - Spirituality Does god exist as a spov? Yes. Religious traditions using extensive definition, doctrine and dogma state god (spov) is equivalent to DQ. I reject the existence of that god. I am an atheist. ************* DEFINITION of Marsha, I, me, self, myself, & etc.: Ever-changing collection of overlapping, interrelated, inorganic, biological, social and intellectual, static patterns of value. Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/ Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/
