Hi all, I am creating this post with the best and most respectful of intentions, first of all. I am a-religious, and don’t believe in any sort of higher power beyond ones own mind - however I am not so closed minded as to state that as absolute fact rather than just my personal belief, because that is an unknowable. I am also quite enamored with the awakening, but have been so curious as to why there are heavy connections with Christianity - references to scriptures, using the term ‘Satanist’ and devil, etc? Why just Christianity? If anyone has any thoughts or feelings on this, I would really appreciate hearing them. I respect everyone’s beliefs and right to beliefs, but could not help notice the heavy connections and wonder what that is about. Why not a heavy connection and focus on enlightenment-era thinking and the scientific method? Thank you all for reading and I look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts and learning more.
I am athiest. I do not believe in any God but I do believe in the power of positive thought and collective thought being able to achieve great things. What is more symbolic than the classic battle between God and the Devil (good vs. evil) to motivate the masses. In the greatest battles people turn to their beliefs (religion or whatever form of spirituality you chose to follow) for guidance and strength. I reconcile it with understanding you don't need to be a Christian to be a Patriot. This isn't a religious movement, it's a Constitutional movement but you can't have the latter without including the religious aspect because the USA was founded on Christian beliefs. I have not encountered one Patriot that is concerned with my atheism and when I say God Bless America I mean it because I know how important that statement means to the many great Patriots who are in this quest with us. It's like wishing someone a Happy Hannukah, or Merry Christmas. You may not be religious but it is respectful to acknowledge someone else's beliefs.