2006-09-25 05:47:15 · 39 answers · asked by Henry 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
from non religious people like the Dalai Lama
from people like me and you
from a person who has had experience and made it through tough times
your neighbor
from a babe's mouth
from Nature
from meditation
the list goes on
expand your understanding of what spiritual guidance is
from Shamans...
from Gurus....
from critical thinking writers....
2006-09-25 05:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
First and, of course, since you are an atheist you do not have a spirit so why would a non-thing need any guidance? Although I am a believer and as such think you do have a spirit. But you may seek other forms of guidance, like Al Gore, or maybe Harry Reid, or Bill Clinton. At the Bill Clinton school of spirit guiding, you will learn to speak Clintonese, a language in which anything you say or do is the truth, and if you are caught in a lie, then you either didn't mean what you said or you were simply mis-quoted.
And you will learn the true meaning of the word "is." What is, is, is what Clintonese says it is at anytime, a changable word meaning that works well. But, of course, you will have to say that you are a believer just so that you have something to fall back on when all else fails. And after you complete your course you will know that it is not what you say, it is how you say it that really counts. And Clintonese can be a very useful tool like in a divorce, counting change, etc. Good Luck.
2006-09-25 06:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I know you say you're an atheist but have you examined ALL the evidence for how life got here?
Or have you just dismissed the idea of a Creator?
That would be a biased view, wouldn't it?
As a human, you are recognizing that God-given spiritual need inside of you. There is only one place you can get true spiritual guidance from (despite what many others will tell you)
- that's the Bible
It's one thing to read what is in it though - the most important thing is to apply what you learn & read
Please don't judge the Bible by the people who claim to represent it, and examine it for yourself.
2006-09-25 06:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by New ♥ System ♥ Lady 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you're an Atheist, then isn't it true that you don't believe in God or a spirit world? Therefore, how could you get spiritual guidance? If you have no spirit.
But you do. And you do need spiritual guidance. I'm glad you see there's a need for this. I can't answer this question without telling you something: There IS a God. I think you believe in God somewhere deep inside you. Not on the surface, maybe. I'm not calling you the devil, but even the devil believes in God.
So to answer your question, you're gonna have to believe in God. There's no other good spiritual guidance beside that.
2006-09-25 05:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by chocolatelovergirl 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
You cannot get spiritual guidance of you are an atheist as this means you do not believe in anyform of spirituality. You may be an agnostic which means you are unsure about your beliefs, or if you have beliefs. There are many religions to choose from, you could go to your local library as there is a wide collection of books on religion and religious practices, and the theory of religion.
2006-09-25 09:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Emma O 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Strange question. And one that leaves you open to much criticism. How can one who does not believe in such things get guidance in them? And why would he ask for it? And would he believe it was real if he actually got it?
Are you sure you are an atheist? Are you sure you don't beleive? Your questions suggests maybe you are not so sure. If so, look around with an honest heart and desire to truly learn and you will not be disappointed. The truth is out there.
2006-09-25 11:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by ManoGod 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As an atheist you must have already had enough 'spiritual guidance' to make you (and me) an atheist !
2006-09-25 06:56:43 · answer #7 · answered by budding author 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Studying philosophy. You can still be philosophical and be an Atheist. By spiritual, I'm guessing you mean the betterment of yourself. Yoga and meditation are good for that.
2006-09-25 05:52:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Psyciatrist, Observatory, Science texts, the Internet. It depends on what your specific needs are in that department. Most atheists don't give any creedence to the idea of a spirit or spirituality in general.
2006-09-25 05:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are truly an atheist, you need no spiritual guidance. Atheists believe that no divine figures exist. If you feel that you require spiritual guidance, you are mislabeling yourself.
2006-09-25 05:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by whtknt 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i cant answer for you, but offer advise from my own life.
I follow the beliefe of bushido, which comes from martial arts, which i was brought up with.
It gives me moral and spiritual guidance.
Look all around you, there is inspiration from everywhere.
But really the inspiration must come from within you.
2006-09-25 07:44:28 · answer #11 · answered by the mofo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋