Where is the spirituality in Atheism?

Question

I asked another queston awhile ago about atheist. Most every atheist that replied said they bombarded the religion and spirituality sections of Yahho Answers, becuase they where spiritual and not for the religion factor. That is simply not true. THe definition of atheism is the disbeleif and non existance of deity. Deity is defined as a supreme being. Spiritual is defined as relating to sacred matters. Scared means dedicated worship of a deity. If you are truely an atheist, you CAN NOT not be spiritual, for you do not beleive in a deity, (a God)

HA HA HA This is incredibal. The atheists of the world don't even know the meaning of the word. Look it up, do your research before you deny yourselves. An atheist does not beleive there is a GOD. It has nothing to do with religion or spirituality. It is a VOID of both religion & spiritually. You sound like the proclaimed Christians who start wars and kill children. They arn't true Christians, and if an Atheist claims spirituallity, they are not a true Atheist.

Answer 1

There is no spirituality in Atheism. A spirit is a Divine force, or power. Atheist, believe in no power greater than themselves, or God or Deity or any positive energy. If they say they have spirituality, they are hypocrites, and are NOT Atheists, they are either agnostic or Pagans or Wiccans or some other cult driven organization that is subservient to another being. Spiritual Atheist are the same thing as a Christian George Bush...no such thing!

Answer 2

Dunno! There would not look a consistent which skill, and that i visit't relate it to at least some thing particular or authentic. the nearest i have were given is that of a profound aesthetic and emotional journey, like being moved to tears with assistance from a chunk of song. it might want to also be on the region of synaesthesia, e.g. the position b flat tastes of lemon and Thursdays are yellower than Tuesdays. in spite of everything, it does look to ascertain with a own journey, not an purpose truth. the concept of god would not inherently have some thing to do with spirituality - it truly is the idea that there is a effective sentient being that makes 'organic' events ensue. therefore the perception of volcano gods among those who did not understand vulcanology - a mysterious energetic mountain may be acknowledged as offended or sleepy. further harvest gods, earthquake gods, childbirth gods, etc, protecting all of unexplained nature. some societies have blended those type of separate deities right into a unmarried one which attracts all nature's strings. I hear many human beings argue that they 'journey' a god at some own aspect, describing it as a non secular journey, yet I in no way see that on the region of any purpose degree. In different words that's like a synaesthetic journey they take too heavily, the position a deeply transferring adventure makes them imagine of a effective 'controller' regardless of none evidence of one. that's a delusion interior a similar way synaesthesia is. So in words of spirituality, I draw a sparkling except to describe it as an emotional aesthetic journey which different human beings will characteristic otherwise, without or with evidence. Edit: From the definition, it both presumes the existence of a spirit or soul, or regards them as poetical or metaphorical entities. when you're talking about purpose truth, then there is no such favourite issues as spirits or souls. accordingly spirituality is a imprecise time period depending on poetic varieties, so with assistance from definition is imprecise and subjective. that's beautiful fluff, in spite of the undeniable fact that it truly is nonetheless fluff.

Answer 3

Your definition of atheism is too limiting. people call themselves many things without getting into dictionary definitions. Not believing in a god has nothing whatsoever to do with believing that humans may have a soul, a spirit or energy, or whatever. Ghosts and other things in fact seem CONTRARY to belief in a xian god, where is the allowance for human spirits to continue roaming the earth? I thought it was heaven or hell?

I personally am more of an atheist like you describe, I don't believe in any of it. Ley lines, crystals, none of it. But that doesn't mean that all atheists must also reject that stuff.

Answer 4

A physical man does not receive the things of the spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him,” says the Bible. “However, the spiritual man examines indeed all things.” (1 Cor. 2:14, 15) NW translation
Despite the widespread popularity of atheism, a surprising number of people still hold belief in an intelligent Creator. Most churches of Christendom nominally speak of an almighty God and Creator of our universe. Yet, rarely do any of these religions speak with confidence and conviction about earth’s future in God’s purpose.
A person with spirituality examines all things in connection with God,but someone who does not believe in God; how can they receive anything to do with God's spirit?
What does the Bible say regarding those who deny the existance of a Creator? :"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good"( Psa 14:1)

Answer 5

Anyone who believes in stuff that's not there whether they are "spiritual athiests" or Christians, to me fall in the same category. And that category agrees to suspend logical thought and puts in its place some form of mythology.

Your statement that most athiests who post here "are doing so for the spiritual factor" I think it not accurate. Most athests are answering questions because it's worthwhile for all people of good conscience to discuss religion, lack of religion, and the role that the beliefs of some play in our culture.

PS nobody ever won an argument by quoting the dictionary. The dictionary stops being a referencable authority when you hit about 12 years old.

Answer 6

Spirituality does not require a "god/afterlife" belief. What of the majority of the Taoists? Buddhists? Shintoists? Zennists (Practioneers of Zen)? Most, not all, are spiritual but have no "god" belief.

I, as one spiritual atheist, am spiritual in the sense I practice my ethics and morals everyday. I have an altar here at my home. I like to pray to myself (another word for meditation) when I need it---like when I am upset, distraught or need an answer to a issue I have to absolve.

I am often "aware" of the practice of "karma" or "dealing with the consequences" everyday, everywhere I go. All my actions have reactions (consequences). That itself can be a spiritual practice. Some, not all, atheists do meditation and yoga, from what I have learned.

If atheists are completely void of spirituality, then we won't be able to enjoy music, write poetry, sing, dance, paint, draw and even act. The world of art requires a little spirituality, a little bit of being "in-tune" with one's inner being (one's soul, personality, whatever one wants to call it).

I write poetry. I hum to my electronica tunes on my iPod. I dance to the Native American flutes/drums. I feel spirituality from that. I get inspiration now and then, and attempt a painting.

I think we just have different definitions of spirituality, and that is ok. :-) Thank you for your question, you gave me more food for my blog! :-)

Answer 7

spirituality has much to do with self-introspection and a process to know oneself(also called soul searching). It may not involve worshipping a diety. Although you may believe in an indefinite power and seek to know more about that power. An atheist by following the path of spirituality may start believing in some cosmic power, like the power of force. Now, whether you want to call it being religious, depends on you.

Answer 8

The confusion is in your last statement. Yes, you CAN be spiritual without believing in a deity...this is the definition of being athesist...that there is NO God, doesn't mean they do not recognized the need (for the most part) of having spiritual practices and beliefs.

Answer 9

I agree with the poster, but the only problem is that we live in a world that just wants to deny Christ, but God put it in everyone to worsh so they have found a way to worship without worshipping Christ. Interesting! Your right, they do not know the true meaning of being an Atheist...but that's okay, someday, every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! :)

Answer 10

Sacred does not mean worship of a Deity, I'm afraid. Unbiased research. It's a valuable tool.
I consider myself to be Spiritual. I don't believe in a 'Supreme Being' either.

One example of research below...(non religious, btw, so UNBIASED)