tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post1676127246384877825..comments2016-05-22T16:15:24.448-07:00Comments on The Atheist's Way: Introducing MyselfEric Maiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03616912091956978071noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post-13441807597109423192008-09-25T11:41:00.000-07:002008-09-25T11:41:00.000-07:00Donna, I've been reading you for a little while an...Donna, I've been reading you for a little while and I'm glad you're following your own path. I have a friend who wrote a post recently about <A HREF="http://vistaluna.blogspot.com/2008/01/spiritual-woodchuck.html" REL="nofollow">secular spirituality</A> that you might find interesting.<BR/><BR/>And I hope you're still planning on publishing your book someday soon. I look forward to reading it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429263099197981481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post-5715394217589497442008-09-09T17:55:00.000-07:002008-09-09T17:55:00.000-07:00Haven't read that, but yes, it is good to know you...Haven't read that, but yes, it is good to know you're not alone. Sometimes it's easy to forget that, especially for those of us who live in certain areas.Donna Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456352318216873030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post-53778008302540238222008-09-09T07:57:00.000-07:002008-09-09T07:57:00.000-07:00I would also suggest " The History of Doubt". I fo...I would also suggest " The History of Doubt". I found it to be uplifting because I saw there is a skeptic strain thru recorded human history I am proud of. We are not alone.druidbroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644884312769720820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post-25216018281778835522008-09-08T12:03:00.000-07:002008-09-08T12:03:00.000-07:00Hi Jim, I am less interested in groups and gatheri...Hi Jim, I am less interested in groups and gatherings than I am about personal development, meditation, and such although I know a lot of people find fulfillment through groups and community. I found the last chapter of The End of Faith to be very interesting and I would liek to see Sam develop those ideas more. I am typing with my thumbs, so tafn.Donna Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456352318216873030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post-17721970972429393652008-09-07T20:33:00.000-07:002008-09-07T20:33:00.000-07:00I have the impression that Taoism and Zen provide ...I have the impression that Taoism and Zen provide a foundation for "secular spirituality," if you'll forgive the term.<BR/><BR/>Zen is very contemplative, though. I tried to get involved with the Unitarian Church (where atheists are at least welcome, though perhaps not embraced as enthusiastically today as they would have been 30 years ago). But I found Unitarianism not very moving or invigorating; after a few Sundays, I found myself wanting to drop down to the Baptist church just to hear some shouting!Jim Aikinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04071987612981705235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post-41762431042216173922008-09-07T09:10:00.000-07:002008-09-07T09:10:00.000-07:00@cogntive dissident: The Atheist Way, by Eric Mais...@cogntive dissident: The Atheist Way, by Eric Maisel, isn't out yet. So I'm not surprised that you haven't read it.<BR/><BR/>I did read Comte-Sponville's book and it was interesting, but I'm not really a huge fan of European philosophy and that's what it reminded me of. Eric's book has a real down-to-earth American feel to it. <BR/><BR/>Don't get me wrong, I love Europe and I actually want to live there but I can't right now for various reasons... but I do feel more affinity to American philosophers and I like books on spirituality that are more practical.<BR/><BR/>@nurse annie: welcome! Glad to have you and hope we can have some interesting discussions in the future!Donna Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456352318216873030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post-34400301519800922862008-09-06T19:41:00.000-07:002008-09-06T19:41:00.000-07:00Hi--I'm glad I found your blog today. I am in much...Hi--<BR/>I'm glad I found your blog today. I am in much the same place as you, and look forward to your ideas. Annenurse anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03644428894366308313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228544473034487906.post-87446937941593702372008-09-06T18:58:00.000-07:002008-09-06T18:58:00.000-07:00Welcome!I'm somewhat in the same boat: at first, I...Welcome!<BR/><BR/>I'm somewhat in the same boat: at first, I was overjoyed to read Harris, Dawkins, and others taking the fight to the theists, but have lately been yearning for something more than just rebutting the same nonsense over and over again.<BR/><BR/>I haven't read <I>The Atheist's Way</I> yet, but I found Comte-Sponville's <I>The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality</I> to be an intriguing book. I'd be interested to know if you've read it, and what you thought of it if you did.cognitive dissidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184238731569028494noreply@blogger.com