I like everything about church except for the religion. I like the sense of community, and getting to know one's neighbors. I like the celebration of life. I like the works of charity and seeing what we can accomplish together in our community. I just don't want to have to subscribe to some ancient dogma to have all this. If there were a "church" or weekly community gathering that was totally secular in your area, would you go? (I was thinking of starting something like this.)
2006-12-21 04:58:16 · 21 answers · asked by Kris G 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We do... the church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster!
No, but seriously, there's the "Church of Reality". It celebrates and values what is real.
http://www.churchofreality.org/wisdom/welcome_home/
2006-12-21 05:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I wish there were a group of secular humanists in my area. Unfortunately, there isn't. I would absolutely positively attend a meeting if their were. I also wish that atheists had an organization that could provide a political voice. Everybody lobbies the government via some formal organization. Why don't we have one? Any ideas? I certainly hope that you are successful in starting a community meeting should you choose to do that. The very best of luck to you!
2006-12-21 13:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've often thought about something like this. It would be nice to talk about politics and other topics (maybe they could even serve as an important group to go for advice on how to rase children from a secular viewpoint).They actually do exist. Just google them (or Yahoo them...). I think they are called secular churches or humanist churches... or something like that.
2006-12-21 13:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Existence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheists differ on opinions by a large margin. There are groups that meet in almost every city. You should look to see if you have a group in your area. As for me, I don't even like the community aspect of church.
2006-12-21 13:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
Then become a pagan!
Historical refutation as the definitive refutation.-- In former times, one sought to prove that there is no God - today one indicates how the belief that there is a God arose and how this belief acquired its weight and importance: a counter-proof that there is no God thereby becomes superfluous.- When in former times one had refuted the 'proofs of the existence of God' put forward, there always remained the doubt whether better proofs might not be adduced than those just refuted: in those days atheists did not know how to make a clean sweep.
from Nietzsche's Daybreak,s. 95, R.J. Hollingdale transl.
2006-12-21 13:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
There are groups that you could join if you were really interested. I've been to a few. They were really BORING. But at least they were in a coffee shop and that was much more comfortable and coffee is the only evidence I see that there is a god.
The only reason I could see to do it is to meet women. I'm married so that's out.
2006-12-21 13:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are community gatherings all over the place. You might want to check out your local Unitarian Universalist Society.
2006-12-21 13:01:15 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Personally I like not having to go anywhere on Sundays, but many Unitarians are atheists who like church.
2006-12-21 13:09:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try going to a Universal Unitarian church. They welcome everyone of any religion (or lack of religion). The sermons are not about belief, but about how to be a good person and improve your life and the lives of those around you. The one I've gone to in my city is very warm and friendly, I'm an Agnostic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
2006-12-21 13:01:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
So celebrate life, get involved in your community. Why do you need a building for it?
2006-12-21 13:02:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋