cloudgoddess:

I can certainly see where being conflicted on the matter can lead to suffering (ie being "on the fence", struggling with your identity, the discomfort of going against social norms, & questioning the meaning of life in absense of the dogma that once provided a meaning - albeit a sh*t one). I was once there as well, and I think every person who transitions from religious to atheist goes through that phase.

But my life personally has improved a lot since I abandoned religion completely - as in got off the fence and delved into enriching my life in other ways. It has to do with perception and of course what you put in the place of what religion once gave you. The perception that life is meaningless because there is no deity, for example, can very well be replaced with the perception that life is incredibly precious simply because of the rarity and complexity of human existence.

I find myself in literal awe sometimes when I think of the trillions of tiny cells in my body, working like factories to keep me alive without any control on my part. I marvel when I learn new scientific facts about how my body & other biological systems work, & it makes me truly astounded by nature & it's possibilities. It also makes me passionate about helping others understand. Learning about the cosmos is equally, if not moreso awe-inspiring.

I'm also an avid reader of books on human psychology, including those involving the mastery of our minds through understanding our thoughts and emotions. I practice secular mindfulness meditation, a westernized, scientifically supported adaptation of Buddhist meditation, and it's given me a life-changing perspective on my mental space, and deep inner peace I never previously thought possible; certainly one I never experienced with Christianity. What I've learned has also tremendously helped me develop and nurture more fulfilling relationships. Sometimes with some of the books I read, I find myself wondering, "Imagine if books like these were passed out to the masses instead of the bible or Qu'ran? How much more peaceful, understanding, and wise the world would be."

Anyway, I don't want to bore you with the details of my life & interests lol. My point is, there are plenty of ways to restore (& exceed) the personal fulfillment that religion & god beliefs once brought, especially now that we have so much access to valuable information. Exploring those ways can be a very exciting journey when one enters the endeavor with an open mind and overcomes that initially painful & confusing transition out of belief. I sincerely believe that you, and others who are in your position, can get there.

HardMirror:


I really enjoyed your story. Scammers everywhere

johnydon22:


Hahahahaha a public announcement as God allegedly did during Jesus' baptism in the bible would be nice.

We wonder how God went awol when we got video cameras after he usually showed his talents well in the bible

Let me draw out another discussion that i will take On when my phone is charged..

You know the bible paints a human-like God, even has a back as moses saw so more or less looks like humans.

Do you have that idea of a personal (can be said to be a person) God?

Mindfulness:


Welcome to the club!

freecocoa:
Wait, now you don't believe in god anymore?

Mindfulness:


How did you come to such a conclusion?

johnydon22:


Hahahahaha a public announcement as God allegedly did during Jesus' baptism in the bible would be nice.

We wonder how God went awol when we got video cameras after he usually showed his talents well in the bible

Let me draw out another discussion that i will take On when my phone is charged..

You know the bible paints a human-like God, even has a back as moses saw so more or less looks like humans.

Do you have that idea of a personal (can be said to be a person) God?

Zzyco:

Isaiah 14:27 And all the forces of darkness cannot stop what God has ordained. Jesus is lord.

freecocoa:
The post you quoted.

Mindfulness:


I was referring to the mediation and mindfulness part in particular. I still believe that the perfect harmony of the universe is not a coincidence.

Alfamann:


What perfect harmony?

Mindfulness:


I was referring to the mediation and mindfulness part in particular. I still believe that the perfect harmony of the universe is not a coincidence.

Mindfulness:


All planets are spinning in perfect distance to each other. It is amazing. The beauty of this planet and the variety of species is breath-taking. The life that flows through me and the awareness of it is beautiful.

freecocoa:
Oh! Okay.

If you don't mind my asking, do you have a religion?

Alfamann:


WTF does the bolded mean?

freecocoa:
Oh! Okay.

If you don't mind my asking, do you have a religion? And what do you mean by perfect harmony?

Mindfulness:


Does the belief in God make me have a religion? Then yes!

Do I consider myself a Christian, Muslim, Jew or Hindu? No!

Mindfulness:


All planets are spinning in perfect distance to each other. It is amazing. The beauty of this planet and the variety of species is breath-taking. The life that flows through me and the awareness of it is beautiful.

Lessonteacher:
be sincere pls, do u smoke weed or use drugs?

I SMOKE ASSS

chubbyswit:
Lolz c them frustrated atheists calling me chidish, illiterate, daft, etc. All it'll take God is just a flip of his thumbs and you guys'll seize to exist, then maybe ur spirit man'll get to see all the answers you seek, but the worst part of it is, you'll regret your decisions for eternity. Choice has been given 2 everybody, use it wisely

johnydon22:


they are all the same bullshiit.. regurgitating the same myth and crap all over and over

freecocoa:
Alright, so which god do you believe in specifically or what is your idea of god?

Mindfulness:


Does the belief in God make me have a religion? Then yes!

Do I consider myself a Christian, Muslim, Jew or Hindu? No!

swaggzo:





GOD HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RELIGION EVEN

Mindfulness:


All planets are spinning in perfect distance to each other. It is amazing. The beauty of this planet and the variety of species is breath-taking. The life that flows through me and the awareness of it is beautiful.

neoapocalypse:


So trite, the planets weren't always in "perfect harmony" and we are just in another phase of an ever evolving trend.

Mindfulness:


Explain please.

swaggzo:


ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE, THERE'S GOD THE CREATOR, JESUS THE CHRISTMAN, MOHAMED TO ISLAMIC GUY, AND ALL OTHER PROPHETS.

DIFFERENT TRADITIONS HAVE SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN, THEY REVERE THESE THINGS AND. .. GOD THE CREATOR DOESN'T EVEN GET AS MUCH CREDITS AS HE DESERVES.

GOD DIDN'T START ANY RELIGION HIMSELF. .. SO HE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.



BUT MEANWHILE ALL I JUST TYPED IS BULLSHIIT CUZ IN THE END YOU'LL FIND OUT THAT GOD DON'T EVEN EXIST

Mindfulness:


It is the life force / life energy flowing thorough you, me and everyone else. Quiet your mind and feel it. Beyond all your identifications, roles and judgements, you are pure awareness. We all are.

freecocoa:
So you are saying, the life flowing through us is what is God, manifesting itself in our day to day lives, no?

johnydon22:


Let me just simplify the premise for you.

Since you think there can exist 1 creator to cause the universe, since there can be such a being and not nothing at all since the odd rests on a 50/50 chance.

Then how are you to think that if there can be 1 of such there cannot be 100,000,000 of them all as uncaused as the one you assumed for the universe and all unanimous in the causality of the universe.

Do you think 1 makes less of an assumption than 1000? if there can be 1 then there can be 10000000 of them..

Mindfulness:


@bold

You are entitled to YOUR OPINION.