Title: Former New Ager, now free of superstition
Post by: Kit_Kaboodle on April 02, 2009, 02:21:34 PM
Post by: Kit_Kaboodle on April 02, 2009, 02:21:34 PM
Hello gang,
I knew I was an atheist when I saw the Twin Towers fall. The idea of some deity rewarding murderers with 72 virgins was so preposterous it should have been a final nail in any belief of the supernatural.
But people do silly things, and I'm no exception.
For some reason, perhaps the glamour of the occult, I wanted to believe in the supernatural. I embarked in a long study of the subject, and with selective evidence started believing in all manner of hocus pocus. Within a few years, I became somewhat of an authority on tarot cards, and hosted a successful podcast on the subject. As an amateur magician, I knew of the techniques of "cold reading" but convinced myself that real tarot was outside of carny tricks. I even became a member of the Golden Dawn and a druid organization.
Events occurred where I discovered that leaders of the New Age community, of which I was a big member, were not what they seemed. It is my opinion, based on my own observation, that the "spiritual" community are composed of people who want to get into your head, get into your wallet, or get into your pants.
I have decided to follow the path of truth, wherever that takes me. There are no magical powers, no gods, and that is all a good thing.
Kit Kaboodle
I knew I was an atheist when I saw the Twin Towers fall. The idea of some deity rewarding murderers with 72 virgins was so preposterous it should have been a final nail in any belief of the supernatural.
But people do silly things, and I'm no exception.
For some reason, perhaps the glamour of the occult, I wanted to believe in the supernatural. I embarked in a long study of the subject, and with selective evidence started believing in all manner of hocus pocus. Within a few years, I became somewhat of an authority on tarot cards, and hosted a successful podcast on the subject. As an amateur magician, I knew of the techniques of "cold reading" but convinced myself that real tarot was outside of carny tricks. I even became a member of the Golden Dawn and a druid organization.
Events occurred where I discovered that leaders of the New Age community, of which I was a big member, were not what they seemed. It is my opinion, based on my own observation, that the "spiritual" community are composed of people who want to get into your head, get into your wallet, or get into your pants.
I have decided to follow the path of truth, wherever that takes me. There are no magical powers, no gods, and that is all a good thing.
Kit Kaboodle
Title: Re: Former New Ager, now free of superstition
Post by: Tanker on April 02, 2009, 02:32:20 PM
Post by: Tanker on April 02, 2009, 02:32:20 PM
welcome to the forum. I'm sure your paticular former faith will add a new and interesting dimension to some of the discussions here (especialy when so many atheists are accused of similar beliefs). Agian welcome to our community.
Title: Re: Former New Ager, now free of superstition
Post by: Whitney on April 02, 2009, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: Whitney on April 02, 2009, 04:04:00 PM
Hi Kit, welcome to HAF.
Title: Re: Former New Ager, now free of superstition
Post by: rlrose328 on April 02, 2009, 06:13:08 PM
Post by: rlrose328 on April 02, 2009, 06:13:08 PM
Hi Kit... welcome1 
Title: Re: Former New Ager, now free of superstition
Post by: Ihateyoumike on April 02, 2009, 06:52:09 PM
Post by: Ihateyoumike on April 02, 2009, 06:52:09 PM
Quote from: "Kit_Kaboodle"It is my opinion, based on my own observation, that the "spiritual" community are composed of people who want to get into your head, get into your wallet, or get into your pants.
Nailed it right there. Welcome to the forum, Kit_Kaboodle. I will look forward to hearing more of your perspective.
Title: Re: Former New Ager, now free of superstition
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 03, 2009, 02:05:45 AM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 03, 2009, 02:05:45 AM
Quote from: "Kit_Kaboodle"Events occurred where I discovered that leaders of the New Age community, of which I was a big member, were not what they seemed. It is my opinion, based on my own observation, that the "spiritual" community are composed of people who want to get into your head, get into your wallet, or get into your pants....are you sure you're not referring to my ex's? :D
Title: Re: Former New Ager, now free of superstition
Post by: SallyMutant on April 04, 2009, 07:34:28 AM
Post by: SallyMutant on April 04, 2009, 07:34:28 AM
Hey Kit! Yours will be an interesting perspective. Since New agers don't tend toward the right wing, so they are not on my scary religion radar, so do tell. We have a dear friend in Austin who has been curmudgeonly "Grrrr. . . " about the New ageyness there for 30 years, and a friend in Taos who succumbed to it.
Title: Re: Former New Ager, now free of superstition
Post by: PipeBox on April 09, 2009, 02:50:28 AM
Post by: PipeBox on April 09, 2009, 02:50:28 AM
Welcome Kit. That's quite the history you've got, methinks it will add perspective to the forums.