If I understand you correctly, you're saying you can enjoy a creative work and that can be a spiritual act, or you can enjoy a creative work and that can be a non-spiritual act. You recommend I (all of us) explore the spiritual version. Right?
Since I believe there is no god, do you feel it is possible or impossible for me to enjoy the painting from a spiritual standpoint?
If your answer is "it's possible" -- what does that mean, then? What would be the difference in my looking? Exactly how would it be different from simply enjoying the beauty, appreciating and being amazed by the talent and work that went into it, and feeling the pleasurable sensations that result? (I wouldn't describe that as "spiritual", but you might.)
If your answer is "it's impossible" -- then do you feel I'm missing out on some aspect of the art?
(I'm using artwork as an example, but my questions would also apply if it were a gorgeous sunset or the feeling of holding hands with Danger Man.)
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