Peter Griffin
Deist
Are there any Deist on this forum?
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What Is Your Religion or Worldview?
- Thread starter SalixIncendium
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I was, probably about 12+ years ago.
Peter Griffin
Deist
What changed?
I became deist as I was fading away from Christianity. It was a sort of landing zone or coasting in neutral. I had always believed in the Hindu gods, even when I was still Christian. I believe(d) them to be personal. I was no longer satisfied with the idea of an impersonal unapproachable remote and uninvolved God as a deist. Hindu philosophies were actually always what I believed, I just didn't know it was Hinduism. When I started learning guitar I put a small picture of Saraswati, goddess of music, learning, speech, arts (now it's a small statue along with Ganesha) in my music area. I believed she helped me. I still believe that because my playing has gotten light years better and easier. So basically she called me away from deism, as if "we're what you're looking for".
There are a few here that are active that identify as deists.
@SalixIncendium I'm spiritual but not religious, although I believe in God. Do I fit into your Non-religious category even though I'm not atheist/agnostic or should I just vote other?
If I put it in another way, my path is a blending of Hinduist type yoga-tantra, Christian service-mindedness, Buddhist dharma-cakra, Islamic brotherhood spirit (extended to all of humanity) and Jain type stress on purity.
Or described in yet another way, it is a blending of Shaeva tantra, Vaishnava tantra, Ganapati tantra, Surya tantra and Shakti tantra (these are five main types of spiritual approaches/techniques, nothing to do with religion).
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Martin
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Brought up as a Roman Catholic, but converted to atheism in my teens. 
Buddhist for many years, also explored Paganism. I've been exploring Hinduism for the last couple of years. Main practice is still satipatthana, adjusted for Advaita.
It's been an interesting journey!
Buddhist for many years, also explored Paganism. I've been exploring Hinduism for the last couple of years. Main practice is still satipatthana, adjusted for Advaita.
It's been an interesting journey!
I would vote other, because I don’t think your views quite fit into the non-religious category.
Atheism/Agnosticism/Secular to me means non-spiritual, which is different from non-religious.
Religious is not a synonym for spiritual.
Hence I had to vote 'Other' although I consider myself non-religious.
Atheists or agnostics don't believe or doubt that there is something such as spiritual development or growth.
Religious is not a synonym for spiritual.
Hence I had to vote 'Other' although I consider myself non-religious.
Atheists or agnostics don't believe or doubt that there is something such as spiritual development or growth.
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RestlessSoul
Well-Known Member
I was raised a Christian (Roman Catholic). Abandoned that years ago, but you can’t deny the influence of anything which was that big a part of your childhood world.
I’m drawn to Buddhism, particularly Zen Buddhism.
But I have recently read two texts in translation, which I am currently pondering; The Baghavad Gita, a Hindu Poem which relates a discourse between Krishna and the warrior Arjuna, and;
The Master and Margarita, a Russian novel by Mikhail Bulgakov. The Bulgakov novel has Pontius Pilate, for me one of the most interesting characters in the Christian Bible, as a central character. Bulgakov’s Christ is an unworldly wandering philosopher, and his brief interaction with the cruel and world weary Procurator of Judea so troubles the latter, that his soul spends 2000 years yearning to resume their conversation. Meanwhile it’s the devil and his retinue who hold sway in Caesar’s world, as a series of Faustian references make clear, but ultimately it’s God’s purpose which the devil serves.
I have no idea what Bulgakov’s personal religious or spiritual views were, other than what I can deduce from the novel; but there is for me a troubled, incomplete, uncertain yet profound spirituality underpinning his world view, and it’s that with which I identify.
I’m drawn to Buddhism, particularly Zen Buddhism.
But I have recently read two texts in translation, which I am currently pondering; The Baghavad Gita, a Hindu Poem which relates a discourse between Krishna and the warrior Arjuna, and;
The Master and Margarita, a Russian novel by Mikhail Bulgakov. The Bulgakov novel has Pontius Pilate, for me one of the most interesting characters in the Christian Bible, as a central character. Bulgakov’s Christ is an unworldly wandering philosopher, and his brief interaction with the cruel and world weary Procurator of Judea so troubles the latter, that his soul spends 2000 years yearning to resume their conversation. Meanwhile it’s the devil and his retinue who hold sway in Caesar’s world, as a series of Faustian references make clear, but ultimately it’s God’s purpose which the devil serves.
I have no idea what Bulgakov’s personal religious or spiritual views were, other than what I can deduce from the novel; but there is for me a troubled, incomplete, uncertain yet profound spirituality underpinning his world view, and it’s that with which I identify.
RestlessSoul
Well-Known Member
People may let you down, but God never will. My advice to you is, ask your God to help you let go of this guy; then look again at all the signs you have received, and try for a new understanding of what the Universe is telling you.
wheatpenny
Quaker/Independent Catholic (dual affiliation)
Christian Witch. By church affiliation I'm a Liberal Quaker, and I also practice Traditional Witchcraft.
VoidCat
Pronouns: he/him/they/them
I used to be a Quaker. They nice folk
John Asher
New Member
After a lifetime of dismissive atheism, recent undeniable personal experiences revealed that there is much more going on than I knew. The Book of Asherah resulted from these experiences. I offer this unique text freely and without any need for agreement.
an anarchist
Your local anarchist.
I’m a syncretist. I believe God is Love is Love is Love
John Asher
New Member
Shiva is a powerful and multi-faceted entity.
Henotheism is a more elevated viewpoint than strict monotheism, in my opinion.
Thank you for sharing.
Henotheism is a more elevated viewpoint than strict monotheism, in my opinion.
Thank you for sharing.
That's a very positive belief! I agree with you.I’m a syncretist. I believe God is Love is Love is Love