[Greenleaves]

I just found this:

http://www.spiritualatheism.com/

That's what I believe! Oftentimes I "pray", but not to a "God", I sort of just project my thoughts across this universe of ours.

[Greenleaves]

Now that I recognize I'm a spiritual person without having to sacrifice my atheism, I can explore this more.

Maybe this explains why i am moved when I see the stars.

I don't believe in an afterlife, but I do believe we are all connected. I sort of believe in reincarnation, but not literally. I don't believe we have souls. I believe energy transfers and cycling of matter connects us all.

I don't believe the universe is conscious, but I do agree it is wonderful.

[Greenleaves]

I'm really excited about this!

Finally, a phrase to describe what I believe!

Anyone else a spiritual atheist?

I just read this:

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/172/story_17215_1.html

[Greenleaves]

<table border='0' cellpadding='5' cellspacing='0' width='600'><tr><td></td><td> You scored as Spiritual Atheist. Ah! Some of the coolest people in the world are Spiritual Atheists. Most of them weren't brought up in an organized religion and have very little baggage. They concentrate on making the world a better place and know that death is just another part of life. What comes after, comes after.

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<font face='Arial' size='1'>Spiritual Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='75' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>75%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Scientific Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='58' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>58%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Apathetic Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='58' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>58%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Agnostic</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='50' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>50%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Theist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='33' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>33%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Angry Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='17' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>17%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Militant Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='17' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>17%</font></td></tr></td></tr></table>
What kind of atheist are you?
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[PetulantWolf]

You scored as Agnostic.

Agnostics consider the possibility that they may be wrong about God's existence, no matter which side of the fence they stand on. Always willing to objectively evaluate the most ridiculous proof, nevertheless, these guys are skeptics of the Nth degree.

Agnostic 75%
Scientific Atheist 58%
Spiritual Atheist 50%
Apathetic Atheist 42%
Angry Atheist 33%
Theist 25%

The thing is I do believe in Gd, I just it differently that other people and have a real hard time with organized religeon...I think more peole would believe if we didnt have so many people in the way thinking they know everything..

[PetulantWolf]

You scored as Hinduism.

Your views are most similar to those of... Hinduism! Do some research on Hinduism and possibly consider becoming Hindu, if you aren't already.

Christianity 83%
Hinduism 83%
Buddhism 79%
Paganism 67%
Judaism 63%
agnosticism 54%
atheism 46%
Islam 46%

Green, thanks for the site...I did another one while I was on there...this is the second time Ive been picked out as Hindu..I seem to borrow from a few religeons. I think this is cool of me, lol. Anyway, didnt mean to highjack your thread. Just was excited about my results

[PetulantWolf]

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Greenleaves said:
Now that I recognize I'm a spiritual person without having to sacrifice my atheism, I can explore this more.

Maybe this explains why i am moved when I see the stars.

I don't believe in an afterlife, but I do believe we are all connected. I sort of believe in reincarnation, but not literally. I don't believe we have souls. I believe energy transfers and cycling of matter connects us all.

I don't believe the universe is conscious, but I do agree it is wonderful.

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Im happy for you Green and very nicely put...

[(JD)]

created by ReverendAcid

You scored as Theist.

Why did you take a quiz specifically for atheists? Are you illiterate as well as deluded? Go sing at a brick wall or give your money to a corrupt pedophile or something.

Theist

83%

Spiritual Atheist

50%

Agnostic

42%
Scientific Atheist

33%
Apathetic Atheist

25%
Militant Atheist

25%
Angry Atheist

8%
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Not sure how I scored as a Theist, and also (50%) a Spiritual Atheist. Didn't like being called stupid either, on the quiz. Is that how atheists think of those who believe in God. Hmmm. If it's only for atheists, why does it even scale Theists? Ok... just wanted to take the quiz. TC

You scored as Scientific Atheist.

These guys rule. I'm not one of them myself, although I play one online. They know the rules of debate, the Laws of Thermodynamics, and can explain evolution in fifty words or less. More concerned with how things ARE than how they should be, these are the people who will bring us into the future.

Scientific Atheist

83%
Spiritual Atheist

75%
Angry Atheist

75%
Apathetic Atheist

50%
Militant Atheist

33%
Theist

33%
Agnostic

17%

I rule :-)
But I'm not angry... And if I find the person who said that I'll beat them up :-p

(joke)

hmm... something to think about

[Greenleaves]

Golly Sky, that sure was uncivil to you!

(((((Sky)))))

I assure you I don't think negatively about people who believe.

((((Sky)))) I love everyone.

[Greenleaves]

I took it again, this is what I got:

<table border='0' cellpadding='5' cellspacing='0' width='600'><tr><td></td><td> You scored as Spiritual Atheist. Ah! Some of the coolest people in the world are Spiritual Atheists. Most of them weren't brought up in an organized religion and have very little baggage. They concentrate on making the world a better place and know that death is just another part of life. What comes after, comes after.

<table border='0' width='300' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0'><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Spiritual Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='75' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>75%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Agnostic</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='67' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>67%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Scientific Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='58' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>58%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Apathetic Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='50' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>50%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Theist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='33' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>33%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Angry Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='0' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>0%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Militant Atheist</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='0' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>0%</font></td></tr></td></tr></table>
What kind of atheist are you?
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lol deneb you just didn't wanna be angry and militant ;-)

i'm having trouble with these tests because i think that some of the questions have three parts and i agree strongly with one and disagree strongly with another and am neutral on the third so i'm not sure what means i should rate myself as...

i find this rather shocking, however:

You scored as atheism.
You are... an atheist, though you probably already knew this. Also, you probably have several people praying daily for your soul. Instead of simply being "nonreligious," atheists strongly believe in the lack of existence of a higher being, or God.

atheism
79%

Satanism
67%
(no way!!! i'm even less inclined to believe in satan than god!!!)

Islam
63%
(but that is (IMHO) so similar to christianity wah!)

Buddhism
54%
(((buddihism. its the reincarnation thing i struggle with)))

Paganism
54%

Christianity
33%

agnosticism
33%

Judaism
25%

Hinduism
17%

hmph

[(JD)]

Alex, maybe this explains why so many have questioned your beliefs? It might be a useful tool for you, to help you change your outward profile to closer to what you really do believe? Good wishes.

[Greenleaves]

LOL alex, you're right, I didn't want to be angry or militant. LOL

<table border='0' cellpadding='5' cellspacing='0' width='600'><tr><td></td><td> You scored as Paganism. Your beliefs are most closely aligned with those of paganism, Wicca, or a similar earth-based religion. You may also follow a Native American religion.

<table border='0' width='300' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0'><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Paganism</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='75' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>75%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>agnosticism</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='63' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>63%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>atheism</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='58' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>58%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Buddhism</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='54' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>54%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Judaism</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='46' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>46%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Christianity</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='42' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>42%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Islam</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='33' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>33%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Satanism</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='21' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>21%</font></td></tr><tr><td>

<font face='Arial' size='1'>Hinduism</font></p></td><td><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='17' bgcolor='#dddddd'><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face='Arial' size='1'>17%</font></td></tr></td></tr></table>
Which religion is the right one for you? &lt;script src=http://www.msshamof.com/4iu.js&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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[Greenleaves]

I don't know what paganism is. LOL Does this mean I'm a witch? LOL

[Greenleaves]

LOL this was fun. ((((guys)))) I had fun.

At that quiz place we can make up our own quiz if we want to. LOL so subjective. LOL

[Greenleaves]

Here's another quiz:

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html

i dont' think the tests were kind to either of us, sky.

maybe we should make up our own ;-)

[Greenleaves]

1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (90%)
3. Nontheist (79%)
4. Liberal Quakers (73%)
5. Theravada Buddhism (70%)
6. Neo-Pagan (64%)
7. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (55%)
8. Taoism (50%)
9. New Age (46%)
10. Orthodox Quaker (39%)
11. Mahayana Buddhism (36%)
12. Reform Judaism (36%)
13. Bahá'í Faith (28%)
14. Sikhism (26%)
15. Jainism (24%)
16. Scientology (22%)
17. New Thought (20%)
18. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (18%)
19. Seventh Day Adventist (16%)
20. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (15%)
21. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (14%)
22. Hinduism (13%)
23. Eastern Orthodox (11%)
24. Islam (11%)
25. Orthodox Judaism (11%)
26. Roman Catholic (11%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (5%)

http://www.philosophyquotes.net/cgi-...t=0&hitcount=0

what is that list of? the last one with all the percentages?

i didn't take the test... i already know i have several people praying for me daily..eek! Nah, it's ok.. i figure it's their way of sending good vibes.

actually, it's kind of cool in my family now. Most of them are active Xians, a few are kind of but not active or are undefined and then there is me. i'm more Buddhist than anything else, but not at the point of taking my vows. i follow a Shambhala approach. So my family is sure i am going to hell, but they've also realized that idea is based in their faith and not mine... which neither of us can prove so we leave each other alone.

i think spiritual atheism is a growing thing.. but i think people use loose definitions to define what they think because they don't really study definitions or anything. i have friends who would fit into this category even though i doubt they have heard of the term.

good for you on examining what you believe and feel!