I describe myself as an atheist. But I might be more of an agnostic. I don't think there is a god(s), but I don't know. I choose the label atheist. What labels do you choose? Not that labels make much of a difference.
I'm technically agnostic, though I really don't believe in any higher power other than perhaps unseen, embattled extensions of our own conscious and subconscious intent and thought. Along with that, I don't believe that consciousness survives the death of the body, at least not intact. If I should die and meet a creator, I'll be astonished (and when I get over my astonishment, I'll have some hard questions for sh/im,) so I say I'm atheist if I'm with people who get it.
So yeah, it depends on the company. I'm in the Bible Belt, so I sometimes say I'm UU -- which is true enough. My paid membership has lapsed, but I still hang out with a few of the pagans I met at our local lay-led "earth-centered" church, which fits with my other tag: naturalistic pantheist. I don't go there unless I'm in the mood to have a conversation about it. I used to be full-on pantheist, back before I knew it had a name.
There are other influences, mostly Tao and Buddhist, but that doesn't usually come out unless I'm having a really interesting conversation. Or more than three drinks.
LOL in “true” UU fashion, I don’t have just one path. The main ones are Buddhism, witchcraft, Pagan, mostly Agnostic, and sometimes Humanist and Flying Spaghetti Monster.
I too, am a Pastafarian. I have been touched by His Noodly Appendage. Every month with five Sundays, on 5th Sunday, I meet other Pastafarians in my city for a pasta dinner. We pay homage to the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Long time UU. Belong to our UU Humanist group, so humanist. Don 't believe there is a god, so atheist. And will throw in pagan, as celebrate the rhythms of the earth, our home. Solticies, planting, harvesting.. Need a big bonfire for winter solstice to help bring back the Sun, and just love camp fires..
I considered myself an atheist until I learned about humanism and began doing Reiki, which is energy healing. On one hand, the rationalism of humanism appeals to me. On the other hand, my experiences doing energy work made me feel that we aren’t just muscle and tissue—there is energy that is unique to each person and which has nothing to do with God/gods. There isn’t a name for what I am but humanist comes closest.
I think "member of a UU congregation" is an entirely acceptable label.
Posted by UUNJZoom worship behind. the scenes.
Posted by UUNJZoom worship behind. the scenes.
Posted by Eagle61UPDATE: I'm moving to Campus Towers Apartments on the West Side of Jacksonville, FLA in November.🚚
Posted by UUNJHere’s a photo of me holding a chalice during the worship service I delivered via Zoom to the UUs of Fallston , Maryland.
Posted by UUNJMost UU congregations are closing for a few weeks, and many of them are going online for services and meetings.
Posted by UUNJVisiting Memphis for a workshop on the OWL Sexuality Education for Older Adults curriculum I wrote.
Posted by UUNJSwitched congregations last Sunday, kicking things off by singing a song and giving a sermon on sexual pleasure and communication (the regular minister spoke on the same topic more briefly, same day.
Posted by Eagle61Ditching the Nestle-made bottled water for a while in exchange for regular old tap water; bottled water sometimes 'enlarges my prostrate' and sends me to the bathroom a couple of times overnight!🤔...
Posted by UUNJHad a first today: was singing a song at my Uu church when a visitor passed out and slumped onto her daughter.
Posted by Greg610The road to success is always under construction🚧
Posted by UUNJMy outfit for church tomorrow. I’m promoting the Movie-themed service auction. I made the costume from an $8 skirt and tops I had and sewed together. The wig is from Party City.
Posted by UUNJClimate Strike today in my UUA sidewithlove shirt
Posted by UUNJThe view from my hotel window while I’m in Spokane for UUA General Assembly.
Posted by UUNJIf you’re on Facebook, you may enjoy this lighthearted group.
Posted by UUNJAttended worship today in Salt Lake City.
Posted by UUNJAttended worship today in Salt Lake City.