What are your views of Pantheism?

Question

Simple question, what are your views of Pantheism?

http://www.pantheism.net/

arily666,

The naturalist, or scientific Pantheist.

garfieldswingssquishy,
As far as I have learned thus far. (natural) Pantheists believe that we are all part of the Universe. That there is no afterlife. They feel that the universe should be seen as divine, yet do not hold any beliefs that there is a central entity responsible for everything. I am not sure of all of the details as I am just learning about them myself, but am seeking more knowledge from those that might know more than I do.

garfieldswingssquishy,,

I don't think they think that nature created everything from thought as they do not see the universe as a thinking entity. Honestly though, I lack sufficent information to state how they believe the origions of the universe are.

Answer 1

I guess you could say I agree with it, as I'm a Pagan.

Answer 2

i'm a pantheistic pagan. Pantheism is, i have self assurance, the finest way of viewing the universe: in Pantheism, there is not any decide on for human being or human-like gods. It makes the most experience to me. The guidelines of the universe can not be damaged, so believing in a being who can smash them is absurd. the way I see it, the in hardship-free words way there's a deity is that if the universe itself is that deity. i don't understand if it really is smart to you or not, yet in any case, it truly is why i'm a pantheist. On a part word, frankly, i'm a touch worried about the pantheist-bashing i have considered thus far in this thread. To my fellow answerers: Do you adult adult males understand something about pantheism? because it actual would not flow antagonistic to ANY guidelines of technology. i will see the way it really is stupid to purchase into dogma, yet come on. If the in hardship-free words element that contraptions a philosophy with the exception of yours is the loose use of the note "god", you do not have the right to bash it except you've some type of undeniable data that the universe isn't sacred. And for that, you would decide on to understand MY use of the note "sacred", that you for sure do not. again to the question: in any case, yeah. i imagine it takes some deep philosophizing to finally get pantheism, regardless of the indisputable fact that that is a priceless philosophy. desire I helped!

Answer 3

the naturalist form or the pagan type ? I still prefer my own free thinking rather the limits of labels and the damage of joining groups . if it were me I would stick with natural laws as a metaphor of god but not a creator or group of mythological gods both are great for fantasy morality plays but not real to me as anything more. Some call nature a god but what is the point of that, to assuage peer pressure ? No I prefer Atheism.

Answer 4

It's easy to understand pantheism.

Here are some pretty good quotes that relate to pantheism:

"I believe in God, only I spell it Nature"
- Frank Lloyd Wright, architect

“The first act of awe, when man was struck with the beauty or wonder of Nature, was the first spiritual experience.
- Henryk Skolimowski, philosopher

“Despite great diversity, there is a shared worldview and ethics in both super-naturalistic and naturalistic forms of contemporary nature-oriented spirituality. The common perception can be stated succinctly: The earth and all its life forms and processes are sacred. We belong to them and they to us -- we are kin. We should, therefore, act lovingly, reverently, and respectfully toward them. We must not unnecessarily injure these beings and processes when we take from them what we need to live. The key to contemporary earth-based spirituality and ethics is, therefore, a felt sense of “connection,” kinship, and loyalty to earth, her life forms, and living systems.”
- Bron Taylor, professor of religious and social ethics, University of Florida


IMO, at the moment that we desacralized our environment, that was the moment that we began to arrogantly and self-destructively manipulate it for short-term gain with no consciousness of the harm we do to ourselves and future generations.

Answer 5

I think it is something beautiful ! panthers and all ! jokes aside! it is a responsible way of life! to care so deeply for your environment and your surroundings is important but lacks a human side to some extend ! but as Christian I would have to say that it would be the way anyone would want to live !

Answer 6

Too unspecific and doesn't rely on revealed religion. They talk to much of "the universe" when the universe is a huge expanse of space that no ones truly seen. They know not of what they speak. Start small.

Answer 7

People who worship panthers are idol worshippers.

I admit, they are my fave of the big cats, but not worthy of worship!

I think they are all tree huggers who look too much at the physical world and completely miss G-d's message. Sad.

Answer 8

"I have a God that exists and can be proven to exist, it's the universe". That's my view on Pantheism.

Answer 9

I like panthers! I can't understand why so many people are against them. Poor critters!

Answer 10

I don't believe in any or many God's.