Obviously worship of a deity would not make sense for an Atheist. But I was wondering something: what about "worship" of nature, or a loved one? Is there anything wrong, according to Atheists, with having a very strong adoration of, say, a spouse, or a sunset?
If you sprinkled flower petals before the walkway of your spouse, wouldn't this almost be a form of worship? Is there anything wrong with that?
What if you sat in awe at the beauty of nature, and in amazement at evolution having great joy that you evolved to experience this?
I think that the difference between admiration and worship is a matter of degree, perhaps. If so, then what could be wrong, from the Atheist's standpoint, of having intense admiration ("worship") for someone or something?
Not meant to be a divisive question by the way! Just interesting for discussion.
Thanks.
2007-06-21
12:28:03
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Heron By The Sea
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