After a long examination of my beliefs, I've come to the conclusion that they are most closely related to that of a pantheist. Since I don't believe in a personal "god", does this put me in the atheist's category or am I just a little closer to that now?
2007-05-15 04:32:03 · 15 answers · asked by Kallan 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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Thanks everyone for your perspectives. Nice to see such respectful answers.
2007-05-15 04:45:21 · update #1
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I think I've always been this way.. it's just that now I've found the right words to put to it. I'm glad to see you happy again!
btw, I've blogged about this in 360.
2007-05-15 04:47:01 · update #2
Well I'm glad I am not the only one on here who's reconsidered my beliefs. (((Kallan)))
The answer the question: Technically, not quite. Pantheism is the belief that the universe is God. So you still believe in a God, but more akin to the one Einstein believed in.
I'd say you are closer to being an Atheist then you were before.
2007-05-15 04:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pantheism is the philosophy that everything is God (pan="everything" theos="God") or that the universe and nature are divine
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Pantheism is distinguished from panentheism, which holds that God is in everything, but also transcends the Universe.
Strict pantheism is not a theism. It does not believe in a transcendent or personal God who is the creator of the universe and the judge of humans. Many pantheists feel the word "God" is too loaded with these connotations and never use the word in their own practice - though they may use it to simplify, or to explain things to theists.
Pantheism has often been accused of atheism, and not just because it rejects the idea of a personal creator God. Strict or naturalistic pantheism believes that the Universe either originated itself out of nothing, or has existed forever. Modern scientific pantheism is materialistic. It believes that design in the universe can be fully accounted for by principles of evolution and self-organization. It does not believe in separate spirits or survival of the soul after death. Pantheists concerned about personal immortality seek it in realistic ways - through children, deeds, works, and the memories of the living.
2007-05-15 04:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are multiple types of pantheists, some believe that everything is united (including themselves) in some way and as such worship it.. I don't know if that qualifies as a God per se; These groups say they do not worship a "God" but more so nature.. They are kind of in between.
2007-05-15 04:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theism means God, hence Pantheism is that God is all it is, Atheisim purely means without God. So, my answer would be the two you're one or the different. bare in concepts nevertheless, that interior the spirit of Pantheism, the very power that flows interior the path of the universe and with the aid of all of nature (which includes you & me) is attached. it fairly is a concept in this collective organic power the place human concept and the quest for solutions exists besides because of the fact the evolution of all it is plant, animal, famous guy or woman stuff. you do not would desire to "believe" in some larger overseeing means to be a Pantheist - it is fairly the different. We purely are the sum of it is areas.
2016-11-04 00:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that Atheism and Pantheism are two totally different things. An Atheist does not accept any god-form whatsoever. Atheists are generally Humanists. A Pantheist accepts various god-forms.
2007-05-15 04:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by rheinwoodaa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, there is still belief in a higher power. Athiest don't believe in ANY divinity.
However, many people would probably say that being pantheistic is close to atheism just because there is no specific diety.
2007-05-15 04:36:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you looked at the definitions of deism? I think there are strong similarities with what you describe. Maybe you can help us all get the terms sorted. :-)
I sort of went through a pantheist stage. Basically my definition of G-d just kept expanding until it incorporated everything.
At that point, there was no need to continue to call it anything.
2007-05-15 06:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism declares itself essentially atheist, albeit as the concept of omnipotent creator beings is proposed since we find the concept illogical, however the concept of deities as Buddhism describes them isn't illogical to us, so in a way we are pantheist. Good question.
edit/addition: My opinion isn't mine solely on the atheism issue via "omnipotent creators", this is also taught and spoken about by many Buddhist teachers, and yet I see a variety of opinions in answer to your question, so I guess it's a matter of opinion?
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2007-05-15 04:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
naaa
you still believe in a God energy , like I do
I would never call myself an Atheist though , I dont fit in that catagory
Pantheists believe that the God/Gods are apparent in all ?
yes I believe so
we all come from the same energy , from the same source
and hold parts of that energy within us and around us
2007-05-15 04:38:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I have a simarly problem, Just email you a question.
I would say no, you are not an Atheist. You belive that there is more. Atheist belive that we are alone, no spirts ect. I looked up Atheistism in websters to find the true def. Most peolple say your atheist if you don't belive in a god.
2007-05-15 05:41:56 · answer #10 · answered by Freq, Grandparent of Y!A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋