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Greetings from a Spinozist

Mcshane22

Mcshane22

Member
Greetings, I am a former Christian and had lived by that faith for 26yrs. It is just recently that I have come to a new enlightenment. As an anthropologist I have a better understanding of human behavior then I have before. This has led me to the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza. His concept of God is one I can truly accept as it requires no faith only reason and understanding. I look forward to discussing and learning with all of you.

"Be not astonished at new ideas; for it is well known to you that a thing does not therefore cease to be true because it is not accepted by many"--Baruch Spinoza
 
Mcshane22

Mcshane22

Member
Meow Mix said:
Welcome to RF,

I might want to pick your brain on Spinoza's ideas if you get the chance!
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I summarized Spinoza's Ethics for my prosthelytizing brother (he's worried I'm doomed to hell) so that he can have a better understanding of where I'm at spiritually, I formatted it in computer programing metaphors that he could relate too as Spinoza's writting style using the geometric method ,math logic , and truth values would require multiple emails to explain it to him.

It is my best understanding of what I comprehended from my studies of the Ethics.

If you would like me to forward a copy to you let me know. As for Spinoza's other works I am still studying (currently his "Theological-Political Treastise)
 
Mcshane22

Mcshane22

Member
Just for general info, my avatar is a picture of my beautiful hometown beach as the dark stretches of oil reach out to destroy the serenity

I used to have a belief that oil spills were a just collateral damage and the price we pay. Then that damage arrived on my doorstep.
 
Breathe

Breathe

Hostis humani generis
Mcshane22 said:
Just for general info, my avatar is a picture of my beautiful hometown beach as the dark stretches of oil reach out to destroy the serenity

I used to have a belief that oil spills were a just collateral damage and the price we pay. Then that damage arrived on my doorstep.
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Just a quick heads-up:
You've set it as your profile picture, not your avatar. :)

This is the URL you're after:
http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/profile.php?do=editavatar
 
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