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I once thought my views were on religion were odd and unique but recently I have read comments from many people that have similar beliefs and views.

I do not believe that there is a conscious being that plays the universe as it were a checkerboard. I do believe that the Universe is actually the Mysterium Tremendum. The Universe has always been here in some form and will always be here in some form. Every question can be answered by the Universe and all things possible are possible because of the Universe. I guess this makes me a Pantheist even though I do not believe in the Universe as being conscience of what or how things happen.

This is just a brief introduction, I could go on and on. It might actually be easier of you just go to my church and click on Rev’s Views or Weekly Sermon. On my opening page scroll down until you see my 10 suggestions. I think you will like them.

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If you do not agree with everything I say, that is fine. I worry about people that agree with everything or disagree with everything another person says. We all have different views but occasionally we should have some views that we can agree upon.

The main thing I am trying to get across to everyone is this: I do not care what beliefs you form. I simply want the beliefs you form be yours because you think it is right not because someone told you this is what is right and you have to accept it. Your religion is yours, no one else’s. Take what you like from wherever you find it and make it yours, but believe it because it is right for you.

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Rev. Ken

I appreciate you answering my questions and yes I agree that it would make you a believer in some version of pantheism. These beliefs interest me and offer a more spiritual version of atheism, and have often crossed my mind. If I were ever to transition across the atheistic/theistic plain, I probably would adapt such a concept as pantheism or perhaps Pandeism, even though the latter is less belief likely in my mind.

The tolerance of beliefs that you advocate draws a great deal of respect from me, as I have experienced religious intolerance and hatred against me for my beliefs in the past and at times still do. It was made worse for me in the few years past when I just began to adopt my atheism, growing up in a Roman Catholic household. It has quelled now, but certain times even friends will disregard our friendship and proceed to hate me simply for my lack of belief in a supreme being — it saddens me. Therefore, I can emotionally connect with your journey to open up the hearts of individuals to pursue their own belief with tolerance for other belief systems as well. Where at times this may be harmful in a scientist’s perspective, I believe as long as the public is taught to accept science as an effective method instead of as the enemy, this religious tolerance will uphold.

As of now, I view the world from a scientist’s perspective and have recently read up on Richard Dawkins’ philosophies and found that his beliefs correspond largely to mine. While I think some of the comments he makes are slightly more inflammatory than I would like them to be, I – as well as him – believe that science is the most effective method of learning about the natural world as it is based upon observation and experimentation, and as well as you I’m on the move to spread my ideology to others — with mine in the hope that it eliminates religious ignorance of the known scientific world. Whereas I hold a belief in a more scientific and less spiritual version of atheism, I also follow a more agnostic belief and thus cannot state that there is no God, as that would be contradictory to my beliefs.

I — as well as you — support religious tolerance and for people to do what is right for them, but with my belief including the provision of as long as said belief does not infringe on the ability of the public to learn and accept (scientific) knowledge. While something may be true for an individual, I believe science is a more effective method of proving / accepting concepts that have been proven through experimentation and observation, of the whole universe.

Thanks for answering my questions Rev. Ken and I will be sure to check your site out,
Pleasedonot5 :)

You are very well spoken for a young man. I believe that you will do well for yourself in the defense of your beliefs.

Be patient and try to remember that older people do not enjoy being told by a man of your age how the world works. It especially bothers them when the youngster is correct. I have learned to make my points in a discussion and move on. I stopped worrying if others think I am right. It only matters if I think I am right and if I got them to think at all.

I actually envy you. The world is a more tolerant place today than it was when I was your age and by the time you are my age it should be even better. I hope that I have been a part of the change as I hope you continue the change in years to come.

I hope that you will keep in touch with me. If you ever run across something that you think I would be interested in by all means pass it along. If there is anything you would like to see on my site or something I should consider talking about, please bring it to my attention. I don’t get to come here as often as I would like but you can always get me via email rev.ken@universalchurchoflove.com

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Rev. Ken