Can an Atheist be a Mystic?

[atanu]

First person accounts.

(I have edited post no. 119.)

Is first person report of taste of mango the actual taste of mango?

 

[Sunstone]

(I have edited post no. 119.)

Is first person report of taste of mango the actual taste of mango?

Is a map it's terrain? Of course not. But can't you tell when two people refer to a terrain whether or not they are referring to the same terrain?

 

[atanu]

Is a map it's terrain? Of course not. But can't you tell when two people refer to a terrain whether or not they are referring to the same terrain?

This example is not correct in respect of any subjective experience.

Further, I request your comment on "apprehension of truths that are beyond the intellect."

 

[Sunstone]

This example is not correct in respect of any subjective experience.

All experiences are subjective. How is it not "correct"?

Further, I request your comment on "apprehension of truths that are beyond the intellect."

To me, atheists can -- and do -- apprehend truths beyond that intellect. For instance, the truth that one is perceiving a oneness of all things during a mystical experience. Much -- or all -- of that is apprehended beyond the intellect, albeit it might later be interpreted by the intellect to, say, be an experience of god.

 

[atanu]

To me, atheists can -- and do -- apprehend truths beyond that intellect. For instance, the truth that one is perceiving a oneness of all things during a mystical experience. Much -- or all -- of that is apprehended beyond the intellect, albeit it might later be interpreted by the intellect to, say, be an experience of god.

Everyone touches the non dual in deep sleep. But that is explained away as a state of waking state brain.

I will stop here sir.