Questions about Pantheism?

The primary distinction between pantheism and atheism is that pantheists revere nature/the universe as a higher power whereas atheists generally reject or at least do not acknowledge any higher power. Both may see the universe as a purely material non-conscious entity, but pantheists act towards it as some would act towards a god, and some even call it "god" although the use of this term is debated among pantheists. For that reason, many people - myself included - identify simultaneously as both atheist and pantheist since we do not see our higher power as a literal god.

As for how to practice pantheism, many don't do anything to practice it as it is by definition an isolated spiritual/philosophical stance rather than a complete religion in and of itself. There are several pantheistic religions, and many religiously unaffiliated pantheists have their own rituals - I, for instance, celebrate the solstices and equinoxes as holidays in a pagan fashion and often go out in nature (i.e. swim in the ocean, hike in the woods, stare at the stars, etc.) and just admire and contemplate the universe. That to me is like going to church for Christians; it just gives me a sense of renewal and spiritual connection that everyday life seems to lack.

Also, you do not have to be a "tree-hugging hippie" to be a pantheist (I don't consider myself to be one), although the pantheist community is pretty full of those types, so if you can't stomach that remember that you've been warned.

Maybe I am a weird hippy-type person. Pantheism can just mean that you find reverence or a sense of awe in the universe. There is not necessarily a creator God or anything supernatural, the universe in its natural state is enough for our form of spirituality. It's possible to also be a Christian and be a pantheist, if you believe that all is God, that fits the definition too.

Pantheism is not a religion; it is a philosophical position about the nature of the god and the universe. Some religions are pantheistic. Pantheism is the idea that everything is embodied by a spiritual nature.

Panentheism is the idea that creation is a manifestation of God.

Pantheism is just s*exed-up atheism....

Many atheists love nature. I know I do, but I don't worship it. Being environmentally conscious is not the same as revering nature.

Pantheism is the idea that if you label the universe "God" it somehow becomes more significant. Personally, I think that if I call the universe "Bugs" that doesn't make it a bunny.

Pantheism isn't a religion as far as I know, just a philosophical standpoint imo. A religion has ritual, congregations, meeting places, sacrifices, etc.

It is very interesting you are talking about Pantheism as the first 2 pages of Romans talks about how nature proves God exists. Read it, it's almost verbatim what you are saying.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FtgGvpNrNM&list=UU...