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Fractalguy: /* Spirituality Pages */

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Spirituality Pages

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	* '''[[Secular]]''' [[Ethics]], [[Secular humanism\|Secular Humanism]], and [[Secular institutions\|Secular Institutions]]		* '''[[Secular]]''' [[Ethics]], [[Secular humanism\|Secular Humanism]], and [[Secular institutions\|Secular Institutions]]
	* [[Wonder]] versus [[Woo]]		* [[Wonder]] versus [[Woo]]
			* '''[[Abundance]]''' versus [[Scarcity]]
	* '''[[Persuasion]]''' and [[Language]]		* '''[[Persuasion]]''' and [[Language]]
	* '''[[Philosophy]]''' versus [[JP and JC]]		* '''[[Philosophy]]''' versus [[JP and JC]]

Fractalguy at 11:29, 28 June 2025

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	Spirituality is defined here as the personal pursuit of one's core [[beliefs]], our [[connections]] to the human [[community]] and the [[universe]], and our efforts to help ourselves live in accordance with those [[convictions]] and [[connections]].		Spirituality is defined here as the personal pursuit of one's core [[beliefs]], our [[connections]] to the human [[community]] and the [[universe]], and our efforts to help ourselves live in accordance with those [[convictions]] and [[connections]].

	This definition of spirituality has no implied [[belief]] in the [[supernatural]], in order to allow for "[[secular]] spirituality" that is compatible with [[science]]. <blockquote>''"Where are our souls created during the [[big bang]]"''		This definition of spirituality has no implied [[belief]] in the [[supernatural]], in order to allow for "[[secular]] spirituality" that is compatible with [[science]].

			[[wikipedia:Sacredness\|Sacredness]] in this context is anything that can inspire [[awe]] and [[wonder]]. This includes [[nature]] and its many [[fractal]] creations, as well as the [[awe]]-inspiring works of human civilization. Even in a [[secular]] world, we hold up some things as being [[necessary]] for a [[flourishing]] [[life]] and worthy of protection and celebration. <blockquote>''"Where are our souls created during the [[big bang]]"''

	''"It depends on what you mean by 'our souls'"''		''"It depends on what you mean by 'our souls'"''

	''"You know what I mean by our souls."'' -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oldD8K8_o44 Philomena Cunk and Brian Cox] </blockquote>In case you don't know what they mean by our souls, try sounding it out loud. If that doesn't [[work]], this definition might help. The soul is the [[emergent property]] of [[consciousness]] that arises from the [[neurons]] in the [[brain]] and body, [[just]] [[like]] a hive is the [[emergent property]] of many bees [[working]] in concert. ~~Many spiritual~~ terms refer to [[emergent properties]] of [[complex systems]], which is why they seem so real to believers--because they are real things! They are just intrinsic patterns rather than [[material]] objects. We now have the terminology and theories that allow us to examine these things [[Scientific\|scientifically]].		''"You know what I mean by our souls."'' -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oldD8K8_o44 Philomena Cunk and Brian Cox] </blockquote>In case you don't know what they mean by our souls, try sounding it out loud. If that doesn't [[work]], this definition might help. The soul is the [[emergent property]] of [[consciousness]] that arises from the [[neurons]] in the [[brain]] and body, [[just]] [[like]] a hive is the [[emergent property]] of many bees [[working]] in concert, and the [[universe]] is an [[emergent property]] of many atoms doing the [[laws of physics]]. Spiritual terms often refer to [[emergent properties]] of [[complex systems]], which is why they seem so real to believers--because they are real things! They are just intrinsic patterns rather than [[material]] objects. We now have the terminology and theories that allow us to examine these things [[Scientific\|scientifically]].

	For an academic lecture from this [[perspective]], watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV253FLbXWs The Sciences of Emergent Complexity: Evolutionary Emergence of Body, Mind, and Spirituality] or one of the thousands of others like it.		For an academic lecture from this [[perspective]], watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV253FLbXWs The Sciences of Emergent Complexity: Evolutionary Emergence of Body, Mind, and Spirituality] or one of the thousands of others like it.

Fractalguy: /* Spiritual Best Practices */

2025-06-28T11:19:29Z

Spiritual Best Practices

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	Modern spirituality borrows [[rituals]] and [[traditions]] from every [[culture]], as well as the [[science]] of [[psychology]], to create a patchwork of [[religious]], [[cultural]], and [[secular]] practices that can have widely varying degrees of success.		Modern spirituality borrows [[rituals]] and [[traditions]] from every [[culture]], as well as the [[science]] of [[psychology]], to create a patchwork of [[religious]], [[cultural]], and [[secular]] practices that can have widely varying degrees of success.

	From this there needs to [[evolve]] a more purely [[evidence-based]] spiritual [[tradition]] that illuminates the intense [[beauty]] of the [[universe]] with the [[inspirational]], [[poetic]] [[language]] of mysticism. One that taps the [[power]] of our ancestors and practices perfected over countless generations, while providing demonstrable value with its refined [[rituals]] based on spiritual and psychological [[best practices]].		From this there needs to [[evolve]] a more purely [[evidence-based]] spiritual [[tradition]] that illuminates the intense [[beauty]] of the [[universe]] with the [[inspirational]], [[poetic]] [[language]] of mysticism. One that taps the [[power]] of our ancestors and practices perfected over countless generations, while providing demonstrable value with its refined [[rituals]] based on spiritual and [[psychological]] [[best practices]].

	It's also important to remember that spiritual practice is more than just prayer or ~~mediation~~. The Tree of Contemplative Practices shows how many activities can fall under the umbrella of spirituality. Choose the ones that work best for you.		It's also important to remember that spiritual practice is more than just prayer or [[meditation]]. The Tree of Contemplative Practices shows how many activities can fall under the umbrella of spirituality. Choose the ones that work best for you.
	[[File:Tree-of-contemplative-practices.jpg\|center\|frameless\|798x798px]]		[[File:Tree-of-contemplative-practices.jpg\|center\|frameless\|798x798px]]

Fractalguy: /* Secular Spirituality Videos */

2025-06-02T11:42:58Z

Secular Spirituality Videos

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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZTZQ08aWL0\|\|center\|Spirituality Amid Secularism\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZTZQ08aWL0\|\|center\|Spirituality Amid Secularism\|frame}}
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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/jAz-2Hqbipw\|\|center\|The Upbeat Atheist - My Divine\|frame\|start=225}}		== Spiritual Music ==
			All music is spiritual. Here is some that evoke a sense of spirituality that is compatible with [[materialism]].{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/jAz-2Hqbipw\|\|center\|The Upbeat Atheist - My Divine\|frame\|start=225}}
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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHOevX4DlGk\|\|center\|Police Spirits in the Material World\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHOevX4DlGk\|\|center\|Police Spirits in the Material World\|frame}}

Fractalguy at 11:38, 2 June 2025

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	''"It depends on what you mean by 'our souls'"''		''"It depends on what you mean by 'our souls'"''

	''"You know what I mean by our souls."'' -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oldD8K8_o44 Philomena Cunk and Brian Cox] </blockquote>In case you don't know what they mean by our souls, try sounding it out loud. If that doesn't [[work]], this definition might help. The soul is the [[emergent property]] of [[consciousness]] that arises from the [[neurons]] in the [[brain]] and body, [[just]] [[like]] a hive is the [[emergent property]] of many bees [[working]] in concert. ~~In general,~~ spiritual terms ~~tend to~~ refer to [[emergent properties]] of [[complex systems]], which is why they seem so real to believers--because they are real things! They are just intrinsic patterns rather than [[material]] objects. We now have the terminology and theories that allow us to examine these things [[Scientific\|scientifically]].		''"You know what I mean by our souls."'' -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oldD8K8_o44 Philomena Cunk and Brian Cox] </blockquote>In case you don't know what they mean by our souls, try sounding it out loud. If that doesn't [[work]], this definition might help. The soul is the [[emergent property]] of [[consciousness]] that arises from the [[neurons]] in the [[brain]] and body, [[just]] [[like]] a hive is the [[emergent property]] of many bees [[working]] in concert. Many spiritual terms refer to [[emergent properties]] of [[complex systems]], which is why they seem so real to believers--because they are real things! They are just intrinsic patterns rather than [[material]] objects. We now have the terminology and theories that allow us to examine these things [[Scientific\|scientifically]].

	For an academic lecture from this [[perspective]], watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV253FLbXWs The Sciences of Emergent Complexity: Evolutionary Emergence of Body, Mind, and Spirituality] or one of the thousands of others like it.		For an academic lecture from this [[perspective]], watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV253FLbXWs The Sciences of Emergent Complexity: Evolutionary Emergence of Body, Mind, and Spirituality] or one of the thousands of others like it.

Fractalguy at 11:34, 2 June 2025

2025-06-02T11:34:53Z

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	From this there needs to [[evolve]] a more purely [[evidence-based]] spiritual [[tradition]] that illuminates the intense [[beauty]] of the [[universe]] with the [[inspirational]], [[poetic]] [[language]] of mysticism. One that taps the [[power]] of our ancestors and practices perfected over countless generations, while providing demonstrable value with its refined [[rituals]] based on spiritual and psychological [[best practices]].		From this there needs to [[evolve]] a more purely [[evidence-based]] spiritual [[tradition]] that illuminates the intense [[beauty]] of the [[universe]] with the [[inspirational]], [[poetic]] [[language]] of mysticism. One that taps the [[power]] of our ancestors and practices perfected over countless generations, while providing demonstrable value with its refined [[rituals]] based on spiritual and psychological [[best practices]].

			It's also important to remember that spiritual practice is more than just prayer or mediation. The Tree of Contemplative Practices shows how many activities can fall under the umbrella of spirituality. Choose the ones that work best for you.
			[[File:Tree-of-contemplative-practices.jpg\|center\|frameless\|798x798px]]

	== Secular Spirituality ==		== Secular Spirituality ==

Fractalguy: /* Secular Spirituality Videos */

2025-05-20T22:53:21Z

Secular Spirituality Videos

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	[[wikipedia:Alan_Lightman\|Alan Lightman]]'s PBS series [https://searchingformeaning.org/ Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science] explores these topics with depth and high production values. This presentation covers the general topics. [https://www.pbs.org/show/searching-our-quest-meaning-age-science/ Watch the full series here].		[[wikipedia:Alan_Lightman\|Alan Lightman]]'s PBS series [https://searchingformeaning.org/ Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science] explores these topics with depth and high production values. This presentation covers the general topics. [https://www.pbs.org/show/searching-our-quest-meaning-age-science/ Watch the full series here].
	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MasutcQap38\|\|center\|Physicist Alan Lightman on Spirituality in the Age of Science\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MasutcQap38\|\|center\|Physicist Alan Lightman on Spirituality in the Age of Science\|frame}}
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			[https://www.youtube.com/@nononsensespirituality Britt Hartley's No-Nonsense Spirituality channel] is full of great videos offering a deeply spiritual [[perspective]] without the [[supernatural]].
			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HMy2PLcMPI\|\|center\|No-Nonsense Spirituality\|frame}}
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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9qh0OnrcRk\|Dan Dennett Secular Spirituality\|center\|Daniel Dennett Discusses Secular Spirituality\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9qh0OnrcRk\|Dan Dennett Secular Spirituality\|center\|Daniel Dennett Discusses Secular Spirituality\|frame}}

Fractalguy at 17:16, 8 May 2025

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	''"It depends on what you mean by 'our souls'"''		''"It depends on what you mean by 'our souls'"''

	''"You know what I mean by our souls."'' -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oldD8K8_o44 Philomena Cunk and Brian Cox] </blockquote>In case you don't know what they mean by our souls, try sounding it out loud. If that doesn't [[work]], this definition might help. The soul is the [[emergent property]] of [[consciousness]] that arises from the [[neurons]] in the [[brain]] and body, [[just]] [[like]] a hive is the [[emergent property]] of many bees [[working]] in concert. In general, spiritual terms tend to refer to [[emergent properties]] of [[complex systems]], which is why they seem so real to believers--because they are real things! ~~Just not~~ [[material]] objects. We now have the terminology and theories that allow us to examine these things [[Scientific\|scientifically]].		''"You know what I mean by our souls."'' -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oldD8K8_o44 Philomena Cunk and Brian Cox] </blockquote>In case you don't know what they mean by our souls, try sounding it out loud. If that doesn't [[work]], this definition might help. The soul is the [[emergent property]] of [[consciousness]] that arises from the [[neurons]] in the [[brain]] and body, [[just]] [[like]] a hive is the [[emergent property]] of many bees [[working]] in concert. In general, spiritual terms tend to refer to [[emergent properties]] of [[complex systems]], which is why they seem so real to believers--because they are real things! They are just intrinsic patterns rather than [[material]] objects. We now have the terminology and theories that allow us to examine these things [[Scientific\|scientifically]].

	For an academic lecture from this [[perspective]], watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV253FLbXWs The Sciences of Emergent Complexity: Evolutionary Emergence of Body, Mind, and Spirituality] or one of the thousands of others like it.		For an academic lecture from this [[perspective]], watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV253FLbXWs The Sciences of Emergent Complexity: Evolutionary Emergence of Body, Mind, and Spirituality] or one of the thousands of others like it.

Fractalguy: /* Spirituality Pages */

2025-02-20T14:57:06Z

Spirituality Pages

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	* [[Love]], [[Happiness]], '''[[Optimism]]''', and the [[Theory of everything\|'''Theory of Everything''']]		* [[Love]], [[Happiness]], '''[[Optimism]]''', and the [[Theory of everything\|'''Theory of Everything''']]
	* '''[[Universalism]]''' and the [[Universal in-group\|'''Universal In-Group''']]		* '''[[Universalism]]''' and the [[Universal in-group\|'''Universal In-Group''']]
	* [[Meaning of Life\|'''Meaning of Life''']], [[The Gambler\|'''The Gambler''']], and [[Enlightenment]]		* [[Meaning of Life\|'''Meaning of Life''']], [[Primal world beliefs]], [[The Gambler\|'''The Gambler''']], and [[Enlightenment]]
	* [[Truth]], [[Faith]], [[Authority]], and [[Trust]]		* [[Truth]], [[Faith]], [[Authority]], and [[Trust]]
	* '''[[Ethics]]''', [[Taboo]], and [[Outrage]]		* '''[[Ethics]]''', [[Taboo]], and [[Outrage]]

Fractalguy: /* Secular Spirituality Videos */

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Secular Spirituality Videos

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	== Secular Spirituality Videos ==		== Secular Spirituality Videos ==
	To demonstrate that [[Secular humanist\|secular humanists]] are not just about [[debunking]], here are some videos that discuss [[secular]] visions of spirituality.{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9qh0OnrcRk\|Dan Dennett Secular Spirituality\|center\|Daniel Dennett Discusses Secular Spirituality\|frame}}		To demonstrate that [[Secular humanist\|secular humanists]] are not just about [[debunking]], here are some videos that discuss [[secular]] visions of spirituality.

			[[wikipedia:Alan_Lightman\|Alan Lightman]]'s PBS series [https://searchingformeaning.org/ Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science] explores these topics with depth and high production values. This presentation covers the general topics. [https://www.pbs.org/show/searching-our-quest-meaning-age-science/ Watch the full series here].
			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MasutcQap38\|\|center\|Physicist Alan Lightman on Spirituality in the Age of Science\|frame}}
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			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9qh0OnrcRk\|Dan Dennett Secular Spirituality\|center\|Daniel Dennett Discusses Secular Spirituality\|frame}}
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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwac6Uk-zyk\|\|center\|Sam Harris Mindfulness is Powerful\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwac6Uk-zyk\|\|center\|Sam Harris Mindfulness is Powerful\|frame}}
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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZTZQ08aWL0\|\|center\|Spirituality Amid Secularism\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZTZQ08aWL0\|\|center\|Spirituality Amid Secularism\|frame}}
	<br>		<br>
	[[wikipedia:Alan_Lightman\|Alan Lightman]]'s PBS series [https://searchingformeaning.org/ Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science] explores these topics with depth and high production values. This presentation covers the general topics. [https://www.pbs.org/show/searching-our-quest-meaning-age-science/ Watch the full series here].
	~~{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MasutcQap38\|\|center\|Physicist Alan Lightman on Spirituality in the Age of Science\|frame}}~~
	{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/jAz-2Hqbipw\|\|center\|The Upbeat Atheist - My Divine\|frame\|start=225}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/jAz-2Hqbipw\|\|center\|The Upbeat Atheist - My Divine\|frame\|start=225}}
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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHOevX4DlGk\|\|center\|Police Spirits in the Material World\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHOevX4DlGk\|\|center\|Police Spirits in the Material World\|frame}}