Category Archives: animism

Naturalistic Animism, Part II

Posted on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 by admin

Here is a simpler argument for a notion I have I call “Naturalistic Animism,” which is a nod to Spinoza‘s “Naturalistic Pantheism.” My earlier post was here. It’s also referred to in Bron Taylor’s writings on “Dark Green Religion,” meaning … Continue reading →

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Synthesis

Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by admin

Thesis: animism Antithesis: atheism Synthesis: naturalistic animism

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Naturalistic Animism…

Posted on Saturday, December 6, 2008 by admin

Here is an idea that I’ve been swirling around in my head for awhile. I feel that it isn’t quite cooked up yet, but has great potential. But let me know what you think! And be brutal, but don’t be … Continue reading →

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I know I’m an animist…

Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008 by admin

because I slow down when I know an empty cop car is coming up

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Analogy

Posted on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 by admin

Forest: Shinto Shrine:: Cunt: Panties::

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Caveman vs. Liberal (part 1)

Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 by admin

Meet an unfrozen (non-lawyer) caveman, Ug and a liberal, Uwe. Uwe: We must protect that helpless seal from those evil poachers! Ug: Seal delicious. But kill too many and Earth-Mother kill poacher. (after a pause, then a wry smile) Uwe: … Continue reading →

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Asimov and Animism

Posted on Thursday, September 6, 2007 by admin

I had an idea yesterday when scrambling to make sure I didn’t lose any Mexican jumping beans from a bag I spilled. I was concerned about their safety even more than my future ability to hassle these clicking owl-heads. And … Continue reading →

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The Deepest Night: A Yuletide Tale

Posted on Monday, December 5, 2005 by admin

(reprinted with permission, thanks to Dan Ralph Miller) On the deepest night a frigid breeze blows beneath the stars, As whirling wisps weave winter-elves across the ice-bound lake, Half a moon spills brightness on the snow clad forest floor, Heaven’s … Continue reading →

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