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Originally Posted by ButterflyWoman  Greek word for spirit is actually the same as for "breath", that is, "pneuma". |
Interesting observation!
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Originally Posted by Beingist The thing is, for some time, I had a hard time even using the word, "God", though have long been quite spiritual--spirit meaning something present, but intangible. So, as far as I'm concerned, one has to reject all things spiritual and essential for them to really be an atheist. |
Interpreting words differently from the standard meaning can lead to confusion and misunderstandings when interacting with others on the topic.
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Originally Posted by Beingist Armchair terminology aside, the point is that something breathes life into animate things, and I'm wondering what atheists (real, hardcore, "we're-just-bags-of-water-with-complex-chemical-reactions" atheists) think that is. |
I think the bolded part is an unproven assumption.
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Originally Posted by ButterflyWoman I don't really "believe in" a "creator" these days. I've seen in myriad ways that Creation IS the Creator, and it is self-Creating. But that's another discussion.  |
I like that version
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Originally Posted by ButterflyWoman Oh, and I think "apneumatic" is what happens when you've exercised really hard and you can't catch your breath.  |
I think ''apneumatic'' is the opposite of ''asedentary''