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06-26-2007, 02:42 PM
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new member, an atheist
Hi.
I am an ex-Pentecostal atheist. If any of you are ex-Pentecostals, particularly Oneness or Holiness Pentecostals, you know where I've come from.  I do not have an official religion. After leaving Pentecostalism, I've been scared to death to pick up an official religion, though Unitarian Universalism intrigues me. Though I am an atheist, religion interests me, and I have spiritual inclinations. I am drawn to the ritual and community of church. I am considering trying out an Episcopalian church, as I like the ritual of Catholicism, but I don't like the fact that they don't have open communion and they tend to be more close minded. I know, it's strange, an atheist that likes to try out different churches. I wouldn't call myself spiritual so as not to confuse people. The term "spiritual" seems to imply a duality of soul and matter, perhaps a god or spiritual ultimate reality, in which I do not believe. I am, however, very concerned with morality, I like ritual, and I'm working on creating fulfilling secular rituals. I'm also very philosophical. I hope to enjoy the forums. James 
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06-26-2007, 02:45 PM
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Welcome!
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#3
06-26-2007, 02:45 PM
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Welcome James. You'll find a wide array of differing viewpoints on matters "spiritual" here at RF.
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And thus I clothe my naked villainy
With old odd ends stolen forth from holy writ And seem a saint when most I play the devil. - Richard III If you want to catch a fish, don't follow a chicken.
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06-26-2007, 03:00 PM
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Welcome. I have never felt that nontheism is antithetical to spirituality, which concerns innermost awareness, but "atheism" can be if you decide to flow in the hateful spirit of being against GOD and religion.
Anyway, hope you like it here.
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#5
06-27-2007, 06:04 AM
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Hi James!
Welcome to Religious Forums, It indeed sounds as if U.U would be a "snug fit" for you; whatever you chose will be your decision, and I hope we can nat least give you food for thought on this Forum.
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My life is an open book; if you don't like the read, put me back on the shelf ....................
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#6
06-27-2007, 07:02 AM
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Welcome James. You are in an interesting place.
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#7
06-27-2007, 07:35 AM
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Don't let the misconceptions of others force you to describe yourself in a way that does not suit you!
Welcome from another refugee!
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On sabbatical until things become fun again.
Reach me at NetDoc@ScubaBoard.com or on www.ScubaBoard.com.
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#8
06-27-2007, 11:00 AM
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Well well well, I also am an ex-Pentecostal Atheist. I left faith 12 years ago, considered myself to be Agnostic for 11 years, only recently considered myself to be an Atheist. Welcome to the forums man.
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"If Atheism is a religion, then health is a disease." Clark Adams
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#9
06-27-2007, 11:15 AM
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hi hi and welcome!!!!!
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  The Truth lies within your heart but can you see it?
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06-27-2007, 01:01 PM
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