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The Hierophant · 09-09-2002, 08:14 AM

Howdy folks.
Well, I've been out for a few brews tonight and have been engaging in a bit of table-side discussion. One of the topics brought up was the nature and existence of the spirit. Now of course this is a subject within which there can be no definitive facts or answers, yet I am curious as to what people's opinions as to the nature of spirituality entails. Be it theistic religious predestination, agnostic ponderation, atheist dismissal, anything. Open up and share the love [img]smile.gif[/img]

I've pretty much been brought up under the notion that there are no souls, no supernatural forces transcendant of physical flesh. Although as I'm getting older in my youth I'm finding the muse of spirituality all the more appealing, and whilst I've certainly had no born-again revelations as to the nature of the universe I am definately beginning to understand the power of faith in the hearts and minds of a community as a whole. I'd love to believe, but my atheistic prejudices are holding theistic faith at bay. Maybe with a little time I'll be able to fully relax with the notion of the spirit, but for now I'm open to the opinions of others and I'd love to hear what you all have to say.

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09-09-2002, 08:14 AM	#1
The Hierophant Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand. Age: 43 Posts: 2,860	Howdy folks. Well, I've been out for a few brews tonight and have been engaging in a bit of table-side discussion. One of the topics brought up was the nature and existence of the spirit. Now of course this is a subject within which there can be no definitive facts or answers, yet I am curious as to what people's opinions as to the nature of spirituality entails. Be it theistic religious predestination, agnostic ponderation, atheist dismissal, anything. Open up and share the love [img]smile.gif[/img] I've pretty much been brought up under the notion that there are no souls, no supernatural forces transcendant of physical flesh. Although as I'm getting older in my youth I'm finding the muse of spirituality all the more appealing, and whilst I've certainly had no born-again revelations as to the nature of the universe I am definately beginning to understand the power of faith in the hearts and minds of a community as a whole. I'd love to believe, but my atheistic prejudices are holding theistic faith at bay. Maybe with a little time I'll be able to fully relax with the notion of the spirit, but for now I'm open to the opinions of others and I'd love to hear what you all have to say. [ 09-09-2002, 08:17 AM: Message edited by: The Hierophant ] __________________ [img]\"hosted/Hierophant.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Strewth!