From Atheism to Spiritual Awakening: Navigating Inner Transformation and Collective Consciousness

Ever wondered how a profound spiritual transformation can emerge from a crisis? Carlos Glover, an earth medicine teacher, takes us through his extraordinary journey from atheism to discovering the sacred mysteries of existence. Carlos opens up about his struggle to embrace his true self in the face of societal pressures and a homophobic environment, leading to a life-changing nervous breakthrough at 28. His story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of personal challenges.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of inner transformation and finding one's purpose. We highlight the crucial lack of support for self-awareness in educational systems, and share personal anecdotes about seeking help, joining supportive groups, and making tough decisions regarding mental health. Our discussion underscores the importance of empathy, especially after personal loss, and the profound insights gained from overcoming mental health struggles, which enable us to support others more effectively.
In an enriching dialogue, Carlos and I delve into the art of writing and publishing books that encapsulate a lifetime of wisdom and experience. We discuss our respective works, "Earth Wisdom Teachings" and "Slaying Your Dragons with Compassion," emphasizing the role of storytelling in making complex ideas accessible. Finally, we explore the significance of expanding one's consciousness to connect with the collective consciousness of humanity, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Arnie Mindell and his unique approach to conflict resolution. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, empathy, and the power of shared experiences.
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[@Theo_Skeptomai]

Hello. I am an atheist. I define atheism as suspending any acknowledgment as to the reality of any particular god until sufficient credible evidence is presented. My position is that *_I currently have no good reason to acknowledge the reality of any god._*
And here is why I currently hold to such a position. Below are 11 facts I must consider when evaluating the claim made by certain theists that a particular god exists in reality. To be clear, these are not premises for any argument which _concludes_ there to be no gods. These are simply facts I must take into account when evaluating the verity of such a claim. If any of the following facts were to be contravened at a later time by evidence, experience, or sound argument, I would THEN have good reason to acknowledge such a reality.
1. I personally have never observed a god.
2. I have never encountered any person who has claimed to have observed a god.
3. I know of no accounts of persons claiming to have observed a god that were willing or able to demonstrate or verify their observation for authenticity, accuracy, or validity.
4. I have never encountered any _valid_ logical argument, which also introduced demonstrably true premises that lead deductively to an inevitable conclusion that a god(s) exists in reality.
5. Of the many logical syllogisms I have examined arguing for the reality of a god(s), I have found all to contain a formal or informal logical fallacy or a premise that can not be demonstrated to be true.
6. I have never observed a phenomenon in which the existence of a god was a necessary antecedent for the known or probable explanation for the causation of that phenomenon.
7. Several proposed (and generally accepted) explanations for observable phenomena that were previously based on the agency of a god(s), have subsequently been replaced with rational, natural explanations, each substantiated with evidence that excluded the agency of a god(s). I have never encountered _vice versa._
8. I have never experienced the presence of a god through intercession of angels, divine revelation, the miraculous act of divinity, or any occurrence of a supernatural event.
9. Every phenomenon that I have ever observed has *_emerged_* from necessary and sufficient antecedents over time without exception. In other words, I have never observed a phenomenon (entity, process, object, event, process, substance, system, or being) that was created _ex nihilo_ - that is instantaneously came into existence by the solitary volition of a deity.
10. All claims of a supernatural or divine nature that I have encountered have either been refuted to my satisfaction or do not present as _falsifiable._
11. I have never been presented with a functional definition of a god.
ALL of these facts lead me to the only rational conclusion that concurs with the realities I have been presented - and that is the fact that there is *_no good reason_* for me to acknowledge the reality of any particular god.
I have heard often that atheism is the denial of the Abrahamic god. But denial is the active rejection of a substantiated fact once credible evidence has been presented. Atheism is simply withholding such acknowledgment until sufficient credible evidence is introduced. *_It is natural, rational, and prudent to be skeptical of unsubstantiated claims, especially extraordinary ones._*
I welcome any cordial response. Peace.