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"When theists worship gods, they unknowingly worship the cosmos. If they believe that God is also present in nature and the universe, they will perceive a part of the glory of Being, yet still they will attribute this glory to something beyond Being. Still they will fail to connect with nature...

"I who am the beauty of the green earth and the white moon among the stars and the mysteries of the waters, I call upon your soul to arise and come unto me. For I am the soul of nature that gives life to the universe. From Me all things proceed and unto Me they must return. Let My worship be in...

What would you presume about a person who does not believe in a god but shares other ideas or beliefs similar to established religions?

HaHa...That makes me quite unique around here...:D

I need some clarification please. Religions are man made, but how are belief systems man made?

We are all on different paths to the same thing...

What if one has a set of beliefs first and then finds a religion which closely follows those beliefs, would that then continue to be a belief system or a religion?

It's not valid to an Atheist, and may not hold up to the scrutiny of the "scientific method", but to the other person it is valid and is part of what may define him/her. Why should it be something to be scrutinized and torn down by those who do not see the logic and reason behind it. T

I suppose you feel it's better to have a belief system rather than a religion?

How so DV? What are the distinct differences?

However, what may seem logical and reasonable to you may not be so for someone else and vice versa. Does that mean that it is not valid? That it has no merit at all?

Many people use the terms "religion" and "belief system" almost interchangeably. There IS some overlap between a religion and a belief system; as each person may believe certain concepts, even in a well- defined religious system, that are unique to him/her.

I'm the only 100% Neo Pagan so far...

There are those who think they must always persuade, lie or brainwash to get people to believe the way do and then there are those who know what they believe and why and that is enough. They do not try to make anyone else believe the same way.

Everyone believes in something....even atheists whether theistic or scientific.

There will always be people who don't agree. But from my stand point, no one should have to justify or defend the logic or reason behind their belief system.

Would this same idea hold true for anyone regardless of the religion they chose to follow?

Interesting that you would say that DV...Does this hold true for following any religion?

imagine that!

Blessed Be...isn't that the truth. Laced with a little vanilla and cherry!