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The wonderful Joseph Cambell talked a lot about this collective need in 'The Power of Myth.' So did Carl Jung, who brought the element of spirituality to psychodynamic psychology.
I love Robert's comment on the atheist on the stormy sea, which I take to mean that even the atheist believes what he states, or else he would not be stating it!
We have such common basic needs to believe and give meaning to our lives, yet no answer exists-- at least intellectually. I think Brian struggles with this. For me, it's about being in touch with the experience of living, the faith coming in the trust that I will not self-destruct amid the participation of being fully human. Can one 'be open to everything and attach to nothing?
Stimulating stuff! Thanks for the write.
Faith is a choice, but It is an easy one! I believe in God, I don't believe in organized religion for the most part. I don't think God cares if the worship place has dirt floors or golden tile! This was a nice read, Anthony
There is a deal of truth in this, even for an agnostic, which I class myself as.
However, although I have never felt the need to believe, I would never criticise anyone for their beliefs. After all, what we believe or don't believe is our own affair.
I do think that the ten commandments are not a bad basis to live life by.
With regard to Bob's quote. I have been in a couple of hurricanes at sea. The waves really are big. It never changed my outlook.
Nice piece.
Brian.
I have been on the ocean when the waves are truly unbelievable, 50 feet or so... I know one thing for certain; there is no such thing as an atheist in a storm at sea:)
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