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The Remedy Lies in Pantheism

“If I am right in my diagnosis of mankind’s present-day distress, the remedy lies in reverting from the world view of monotheism to the world view of pantheism, which is older and was once universal.”
Arnold Toynbee

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Classical Pantheism Defined – Version 1.1

Classical Pantheism is a way of thinking, realization or a philosophy [and/or religion if you like] that offers a mental perspective or a vantage point that’s other than theism or atheism, one that doesn’t entail having to believe in a god or not believing in one but views the subject in a different light. This [...]

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The Omniverse Defined – Version 1.1

The omniverse is an astronomical, quantum mechanics, theoretical or philosophical view (or definition) on “all of existence” or “all existent universes”. It is both atheistic and theistic, yet it’s neither of these. The idea of an omniverse offers a more basic and expansive definition of existence, this [...]


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The Omniverse Defined – Version 1.0

Originally posted on: December 12, 2009  — Find the most recent version of this article here.
The omniverse is a quantum physics, or philosophical view (or definition) on “all of existence”. It is both atheistic and theistic, yet it’s neither of these. It is what a Classical Pantheist would consider a god, yet not [...]

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Intro

Note: This website used to have an introduction text on the main page. That text was removed and posted as this article on July 9th, 2011 opting to keep the home page short and simple. Here’s the introduction, written sometime in mid 2010:
Welcome!
A more precise definition of Classical Pantheism can be found here.
Classical Pantheism [...]

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FAQ: What About Creation? v 1.0

This is another point of common confusion today, due to limited “definitions” on the parts of theists and atheists alike.
People assume creation happened once.
The Theists credit God to have created everything in the universe once, in some instances god may be creating things now, but in general, God creates withing the universe based on [...]

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FAQ: When was the Term Omniverse First Used to Describe Pantheism?

When I researched Pantheism I found that before the rise of Scientific Pantheism, pantheism used terms as the universe, cosmos, “all there is”, divine, “one thing”, “one Being”, or God.
The term Omniverse is relatively modern physics term. I found the term Omniverse to be much more suitable to describe “all that is” (whether known or [...]

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Classical Pantheism Defined – Version 1.0

Find the most-recently version of this document here: Classical Pantheism Defined
The word Pantheism is built upon the Greek pan=”everything” & theos=”God”; In Classical Pantheism the Omniverse (multiverse/cosmos/all of existence) is divine, eternal, one and infinite.
Classical Pantheism is a philosophy (and/or religion) that offers an alternative that is very logical, free of [...]

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FAQ: How is the Omniverse Similar to the Abrahamic God?

Panthesim is META-theism, META meaning: beyond, outside and above ordinary theism. A Pantheist views the Omniverse as a spiritual unity, which could be equated to the idea of the one theistic god but is better understood beyond and above the ordinary accepted understanding of theism.
Some similarities [...]

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A Conversation with a Believer

Believer: How come no one created the universe?
Me: I didn’t say it wasn’t created, what we know as the universe was created but it wasnt by what you think of as god.
Believer: Are you saying God didn’t create the universe and give you life?
Me: Not God as you define it.
Believer: Is there another God that [...]

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FAQ: Define Classical Pantheism Please

This article has been given a version number.
Find the most recent article (the one with the most recent version number) here: Classical Pantheism Defined
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Note: The comments below were in response to an article that was moved from here, posted as a new article and given a version number, specifically the one with version 1.0.  The [...]

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The Omniverse Unifies

Understanding what the Omniverse is can unify both Atheists and Theists.
Ethan Z. 12/18.2010

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FAQ: But Who Created the Universe?

The Omniverse was never created. It is everything there is, infinite and eternal (as energy/matter is not created only changed) You could think of what we call “our universe” as something that was created, via a big-bang etc, our universe might/likely have had a beginning.
Most if not all theists believe in the existence of a [...]

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FAQ: Why is Pantheism not Theistic?

Pantheism is not theistic in today’s sense of the word, it is META-theism, META meaning: beyond, outside and above ordinary theism. A Pantheist views the Omniverse as a spiritual unity, which could be equated to the idea of the one theistic god but is better understood beyond and above the ordinary accepted [...]

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FAQ: How Does Classical Pantheism Relate To Morality?

Pantheism offers a philosophical view of life and existence itself. It has no holy books or sacred teachings. Humans have the choice to do good or evil. There is no heaven or hell. The life of humans here and now is what it is, we could make it heaven or hell.
Respect for life in all [...]

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FAQ: Who Coined the Term Pantheist?

The term “pantheist” was used first by an Irish writer named John Toland in 1705. He defined a pantheist as one who beleives:
in no other eternal being but the universe
This is a simple definition that describes both scientific pantheism and classical/mystical pantheism.

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FAQ: Is Pantheism the Same as Panentheism?

No. A lot of confusion exists between pantheism and panentheism. Here’s a clarification:
Pantheism:  “God is the whole”. God is synonymous with the Omniverse. The Omniverse is practically the whole itself, the one itself. If you have to use the word god in Pantheism then the omniverse and god are coextensive.
Panentheism: “The whole is in God”. [...]

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Yes I’m here

I haven’t posted any new articles since Feb 28, 2010, it’s been a few months. I was busy with work, school, reading and simply living this life.  I will soon be posting new articles.

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FAQ: Is Pantheism Nondualism?

Yes, by examining the excerpt from wikipedia below discussing non-dualism and monism you’ll find that pantheism (which is monotheistic) is non-dualism.
The philosophical concept of monismis similar to nondualism. Some forms of monism hold that all phenomena are actually of the same substance. Other forms of monism including attributive monism and idealism are similar concepts to [...]

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FAQ: Is Pantheism Monotheistic?

Yes but not exactly:
1- If you examine the definition of Monism, below, you’ll find that Pantheism is monotheistic.
Monism: Any philosophical system asserting the essential unity of things, i.e., that all things belong to one category – material (materialism), mental (idealism), spiritual (pantheism), or some other essence. Monism is contrasted with the various kinds of dualism. [...]

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