Even though I am an atheist, I can still be spiritual, right? I just got the Foo Fighters acoustic album, Skin and Bones. Its great! What are you listening to? (I put the spiritual part in in order to keep it on subject and not get another freakin' violation notice)
2007-05-30 11:00:54 · 25 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
non atheist but i like the question and i hope all you atheists answered yes....no doubt that music can give you the same feeling as something "spiritual" ...chills up the spine etc...and the foo fighters rock period. better than nirvana as far as i'm concerned....good question. kudos.
p.s. nice to see something i can agree on with you pagan atheists!!! woo hoo! cheers!
2007-05-30 11:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
compilation CD
Aerosmith.. Big 10 Inch, Crazy, Jaded and a couple others
Beetles Eleanor Rigby, Yellow Submarine and a couple others
Alanis Morrisette You Ought to Know, Ironic, and a couple others..
No Doubt I'm Just A Girl. Hey Baby and a few others..
The songs are playing in random order from the CD..
Later I will prolly listen to The Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/
Or
The 10th Kingdom Soundtrack (Most of it is instrumental) '
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0207275/
Or
Rigoletto Soundtrack
http://www.familytv.com/p35.html
Depends on what mood I am in when the time comes..
2007-05-30 11:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Love Skin and Bones.
Lately it's been Rush's latest album Snakes & Arrows - I especially love the song Faithless.
I also listen to a lot of Pink Floyd being as they are my favorite band.
2007-05-30 11:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by genaddt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not an Atheist but right now I am listening to Makes me Wonder by Maroon 5
2007-05-30 12:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by Love Exists? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sam Cooke "A Change is Gonna Come". Unbelievable song about hope and the comming of the Civil Rights movement in the 60s.
2007-05-30 11:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Sure! I was just telling my Catholic mom (who prays for my soul...heh-heh!) that I am spiritual, despite the fact that I'm an atheist. One doesn't cancel out the other (unless you want it to). I find spiritual fulfillment and relaxation in all kinds of things, like nature. And music. I like classical, esp. opera...but also '60's music, New Wave and techno.
Of all the creations of humankind, I think music is the most pure and beneficial.
2007-05-30 11:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by SieglindeDieNibelunge 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We are hardwired to be influenced by music. Call it spiritual if it keeps you legal, but I just see it as psychologically potent.
Which is why religions use it. And why we're collectively dumbing ourselves down with what the A&R execs have decided we should be listening.
2007-05-30 11:07:38 · answer #7 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Nine Inch Nails (gotta love heresy's chorus)
Marilyn Manson (especially Antichrist Superstar)
Metallica (old 80's)
Megadeth (extremely political)
Slayer (blatantly satanic)
Venom (So Satanic they make Slayer look Christian lol)
Bathory (scary as **** to the average joe)
I guess you could say all of the above convey strong enough emotions for it to be considered spiritual.
2007-05-30 11:05:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Tibetan Tantric Chant, Native American music, Rammstein, trance, house and progressive house, Darude, Oakenfold, Kitaro, Vangelis, opera... it just depends on the mood.
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2007-05-30 11:06:39 · answer #9 · answered by vinslave 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lots of music evokes strong emotional and mental reaction.
Navras, Narayana, stuff by Scooter comes to mind for me lately.
2007-05-30 11:05:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋