[bombi]

Hi all, I just wanted to stop in and see if any one here is a Spiritual Humanist or into meditation.

[Jaspar]

Originally Posted by bombi

Hi all, I just wanted to stop in and see if any one here is a Spiritual Humanist or into meditation.

Could you please describe what a spiritual humanist is? Perhaps I am. Pehaps not. I do not have a label for myself.

I am not into meditation--just into my zen moments. I space out plenty as it is and am oblivious to my surroundings when I "go away", so I feel no need to meditate.

[weegot5kiz]

i meditate , now i am an altruistic humanist, does this count

[who moi]

hi bombi,

I am not sure of what the exact definition is either...

I consider myself a spiritual person...

but, I also believe everyone have a right to their beliefs...

my wife is a Christian and while I am not, I sit at the table and pray with her.

We have friends of many different faith and sprituality...I think everyone that are comfortable with themselves have chosen what they believe in. I think that is a wonderful thing....

nice to meet you, btw.

[bombi]

Spirtual Humanism is a set of beliefs not based on any diety. Spiritual Humanist believe that everyone is basically good and you should respect and treat each other well, No miricles, trust science, Do good and good will come to you.

That's the overview. Google Spiritual Humanism for the details.I became involved when I was asked to perform my son's wedding. I shopped for an online clergy certificate. When I found SH I became interested. Brought up Catholic by non practising parents I never bought into the father, son and holy ghost thing and all the guilt, confession and pennance.

I tried to find my way with Budda, but the focus on denial and sacrifice of the self didn't work for me, I found a way to get in touch with my spirituality through transcendental meditation and that helped me focus on part of my quest but it still didn't have a name or set of beliefs I could embrace. When I read about SH I found it was the most clear definition of what I had always held to be true and important.

I know it's not for everyone but I felt comfort in finding a group to connect with.