"@Ruth - true I don't drop by here often. What aspect of ritual interests you?"
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"I'm also interested in secular ritual. Perhaps we could be friends. I notice you're not very active here."
David Cortesi replied to J J's discussion Why Hasn't Naturalism Gained Momentum? in the group Naturalism
"(1) It's an unfamiliar term to many. Someone hearing it for the first time might confuse you with a naturopath, or perhaps they would think you are a nudist, since "naturism" is a term that nudists use for their social stance.
(2)…"
alexa penzner replied to David Cortesi's discussion Naturalism and promises in the group Naturalism
"Dear David -
Ok, now I get what you were talking about:
"The basic question I was looking at was, how much of our life experience can be accounted-for by naturalistic reasoning? Clearly, those who advocate other philosophies will…"
David Cortesi replied to David Cortesi's discussion Naturalism and promises in the group Naturalism
"That's all fine, but you and I are trying to use "naturalism" for two different purposes. For purposes of ordering one's life, and of finding a secure sense of belonging in the world, your approach is just right. Call it…"
alexa penzner replied to David Cortesi's discussion Naturalism and promises in the group Naturalism
"hi david -
to me, you are being too literal. it's all interesting stuff, but belongs to other discussions, etc.
Earth is earth - she is amazing - just 'be' with nature. . .
The science & the beauty of…"
alexa penzner replied to David Cortesi's discussion Naturalism and promises in the group Naturalism
"hi david -
to me, you are being too literal. it's all interesting stuff, but belongs to other discussions, etc.
Earth is earth - she is amazing - just 'be' with nature. . .
The science & the beauty of…"
David Cortesi replied to David Cortesi's discussion Naturalism and promises in the group Naturalism
"Extremely helpful, thank you!"
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- At 8:05pm on April 19, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… I'm also interested in secular ritual. Perhaps we could be friends. I notice you're not very active here.
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