2017-12-12

 

Atheist vs Believer

Somehow it seems to me that the atheist vs believer distinction is misleading from both directions ..... belief is nothing that religion can claim monopoly on ... belief is common to all humanity... in different ways and things.

 

Contrary to what many believe (including atheists) atheism is not a denial of ultimate/original principle .... it is simply the denial of the different 'god constructions' of religion.

 

I don't don't regard myself in either of these recognized camps (atheist or believer)

 

I definitely don't believe in the 'Santa Claus' personality in the sky (or in Jerusalem or Mecca or the north pole) that religion builds its authority on. --- but it do believe that our universe (us included) has roots in an amazing, intricate and beautiful system of principles that have existed forever back in time (time as we know it) .

Science has a great respect for the study of how those principles work, influence reality, and how these principles have produced the wonderful creation we are all part of. Throughout history other men and women (outside science!) have also given wonderful insight into the social workings of this system with mankind. Judged on their merit, these writings can also serve us well in our search for fulfillment in life.
 
 

 

Since our exit (from 2x2ism as a cult)  soon 20 years ago I have followed the exit process of a large number of ex-2x2ers. Have noticed that in the process and perspective of time the vast majority of these folks eventually find life fullfillment and moral purpose completely outside the spagetti of religion..

Many begin the post-2x2 process, as we did, with a continued belief in a more genuine form of Christianity .... which also leads into careful exploration of other groupings (some even start a type of 'alternative' 2x2ism) ... However when the option to critically 'question' has been opened in the 2x2 exit process -- honesty eventually applys this option to the entire concept ot religion ... and for most , in the end disqualifies the imaginary basis of any supernatural , ex-terrestrial influence in the process of life.

However, most develop a deeper interest in matters of basic principle and moral decency ... such as justice, truth and some of the basic systems of value that most of religions pay empty tribute till -- love, kindness, empathy equality etc.

It may take years, but for most I am convinced that this is the path that honesty and genuine moral purpose eventually will lead.


 
 

  Religion (especially Christianity) would try to lay a monopoly on the concept of faith when as far as I am concerned faith is equally important for the less-religious life philosofys of today. Faith is how we deal with the unknown -- and for all of us the 'unknown' is a big part of our existence. How we deal with it is extremely important.

 



A belief in the basic simple humantarian values of a vast majority of secular 'believers' .. will give a positive view on the unknown factors that we will face .. perhaps not in the entire world, but in the personal world that we live in. To me this is an important aspect of 'faith' that diminishes fear and anxiety.


Edgar Massey

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