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Rituals can often seem ridiculous to those who have not grown up with those [[traditions]], and especially by those who feel they have outgrown them. But they are a vital way that we unlock our psychological potential by providing powerful [[reinforcement]] mechanisms for the key values of a [[culture]]. | [[File:Traditional-Holy-Religious-Rituals.png|thumb|AI Devotees Performing a Ritual]] | ||
Rituals can often seem ridiculous to those who have not grown up with those [[traditions]], and especially by those who feel they have outgrown them. But they are a vital way that we unlock our [[Psychology|psychological]] potential by providing powerful [[reinforcement]] mechanisms for the key values of a [[culture]]. | |||
Cultural rituals in the monotheistic period are inextricably tied to [[religion]] and therefore give the strong appearance that [[supernatural]] belief is necessary for one to participate in them. This causes the [[materialist]] to feel disconnected from [[tradition]] and reluctant to participate in rituals that could confer great psychological benefit. | [[Culture|Cultural]] rituals in the monotheistic period are inextricably tied to [[religion]] and therefore give the strong appearance that [[supernatural]] belief is necessary for one to participate in them. This causes the [[materialist]] to feel disconnected from [[tradition]] and reluctant to participate in rituals that could confer great psychological benefit. | ||
A [[pantheistic]] [[universalist]] [[secular]] [[spirituality]] allows you to participate in rituals and other spiritual practices from any [[culture]] without abandoning adherence to [[science]] and [[reason]], or giving up the ritual's [[placebo effect]] that confers many of the health and psychological benefits. Just don't [ | A [[pantheistic]] [[universalist]] [[secular]] [[spirituality]] allows you to participate in rituals and other spiritual practices from any [[culture]] without abandoning adherence to [[science]] and [[reason]], or giving up the ritual's [[placebo effect]] that confers many of the health and psychological benefits. Just don't [[wikipedia:Cultural_appropriation|wear the outfits in public]]. | ||
Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling: | Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling: | ||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNtr7gZy8sQ||center||frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNtr7gZy8sQ||center|Five Weird Rituals From Around the World|frame}} | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5da1f7NT4Q||center||frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5da1f7NT4Q||center|10 Interesting Traditions That Are Still Practiced Today|frame}} | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZp_FUAC6cc||center||frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZp_FUAC6cc||center|Top 5 Strange and Interesting Traditions Around the World|frame}} | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhI5T_NKYxc||center||frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhI5T_NKYxc||center|Massive Attack, Azekel - Ritual Spirit|frame}} | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUb-Sjoqu30&list=PLeO-rHNGADqwaO9S5YGh6RLufNgz9atBj||center|Jane's Addiction - Ritual de lo Habitual (full album)|frame}} | |||
Latest revision as of 08:30, 23 January 2024
Rituals can often seem ridiculous to those who have not grown up with those traditions, and especially by those who feel they have outgrown them. But they are a vital way that we unlock our psychological potential by providing powerful reinforcement mechanisms for the key values of a culture.
Cultural rituals in the monotheistic period are inextricably tied to religion and therefore give the strong appearance that supernatural belief is necessary for one to participate in them. This causes the materialist to feel disconnected from tradition and reluctant to participate in rituals that could confer great psychological benefit.
A pantheistic universalist secular spirituality allows you to participate in rituals and other spiritual practices from any culture without abandoning adherence to science and reason, or giving up the ritual's placebo effect that confers many of the health and psychological benefits. Just don't wear the outfits in public.
Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling: