Spiritulism-Lesson 9 -The Birth of Atheism

Spiritualism – Lesson 9, The Birth of Atheism What are humans consciously aware of? How can humans expand their conscious awareness of the universe? Are all humans capable of expanding their awareness in exactly the same manner? Do all humans perceive the universe with exactly the same perspectives and perceptions? Who was the first human on the planet Earth that decided to choose to expand their conscious awareness of the universe? When did humans decide that all people should or could expand their awareness of the universe? Why do humans seek to expand their conscious awareness? If the universe consists of infinite possibilities in infinite combinations, then it follows that perceptions and perspectives of Gods and Goddesses must also be infinite. Atheism is simply another perception and perspective of conscious awareness of the universe. From my humble perspective, Atheism is a belief system. Since all humans do not perceive Gods, Goddesses or Deities from the same perspective who is to say what is the best, most correct belief system in existence in this moment in time? The word Atheism is derived from the Greek word "atheos" which meant "without gods" in ancient Greece. The word Theism is derived from the Greek word "theos" which meant "gods" in ancient Greece. Deism, Monotheism, Polytheism, Pantheism and Autotheism are just a few words in existence in this moment in time that attempt to classify and define perspectives of Gods, Goddesses or the Infinite Universal Life forces. As long as humans are capable of expanding their conscious awareness of the universe there will also continue to exist attempts to define Theism and Atheism. As a human, I believe what I choose to believe and what my life experiences have taught me to believe. As an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church I support and accept any belief system as long as that belief system supports one Concept: Intentionally inflict no harm or suffering on another being. Respectfully submitted by Rev. Susan K. Bowers