Why do I find mysticism so appealing?

[JaceDeanLove]

Hello. I'm a 16 year old who lives in Central Texas. I was curious why I'm so drawn to mysticism and the supernatural? I find beauty in the wiccan faith. I also find Buddhism and Withcrafy to have a certain allure to them. I was also curious if anyone else feels this way? Is there a way I could get involved with all that, and still be atheist?

[dyresand]

Hello. I'm a 16 year old who lives in Central Texas. I was curious why I'm so drawn to mysticism and the supernatural? I find beauty in the wiccan faith. I also find Buddhism and Withcrafy to have a certain allure to them. I was also curious if anyone else feels this way? Is there a way I could get involved with all that, and still be atheist?

you can there is somethings that cannot be explained. as far as the supernatural however i'm a bit split on it. because there is things that can be explained and a lot of it. i mean well.... sure you can be atheist and believe or partially believe in my case in the super natural. I know that well.. ouija boards is just really you moving the piece. the movements are done by your subconscious and the movements are so unnoticeable it feels like something is making the piece move.

[robvalue]

Hey Jean, welcome

Sure, being an atheist just means you don't believe claims about gods. That doesn't stop you believing whatever you want about other things, including the supernatural.

As for Buddhism, I don't know a lot about it, but I think some versions don't involve a God. So those adherents are still atheists.

[dyresand]

Hey Jean, welcome

Sure, being an atheist just means you don't believe claims about gods. That doesn't stop you believing whatever you want about other things, including the supernatural.

Also the super natural was around longer than religion so go nuts.

[professor]

It is appealing because you are have a spiritual side to yourself.
People try to fill it with all kinds of things.

You are free to delve into that stuff but be forewarned:
Not every strand of a spider web is sticky, but there are enough of them to hold you until the spider eats you.
That is how the occult and eastern religions work.
If you play in satan's playbox- he has the RIGHT to play with you.
These people think they are getting power. In actuality they are getting controlled and trapped.
He will play with you until you wake up and renounce his stuff or until he, like the spider can eat you.

[bennyboy]

Hello. I'm a 16 year old who lives in Central Texas. I was curious why I'm so drawn to mysticism and the supernatural? I find beauty in the wiccan faith. I also find Buddhism and Withcrafy to have a certain allure to them. I was also curious if anyone else feels this way? Is there a way I could get involved with all that, and still be atheist?

Buddhism is atheist. Stear clear of the fruity mythological stuff, and focus on the philosophical/meditative stuff, and Buddhism is almost a perfect atheist religion. You can purify your self and your world view, enjoy mental "trips" aka religious experiences, and you don't really have to believe in anything particular.

As for wicca-- nothing wrong with hairy armpits, just saying.

[Spooky]

You live in TX. One of the most oppressively christian states. For example, why are Catholic girls such whores? Oppression breeds resistance and rebellion.

There is nothing wrong with a healthy interest in something new and different. Just be sure of your reasons.

[Tonus]

Hello. I'm a 16 year old who lives in Central Texas. I was curious why I'm so drawn to mysticism and the supernatural?

I think that there's a part of us that likes mystery. Myths and legends and such things seem to have been popular for as long as there have been people to tell stories. Think of the literature that has stood the test of time, and a great deal of it is mythical and supernatural in nature. It can also help make a mundane life seem more vibrant, everything from the imaginary friends that a child has, to the religious beliefs that can place us in the middle of a war between the forces of good and evil, each of us with an important part to play!

So, lots of reasons. It's fun, it's mysterious, it's a major-league ego stroke, and so on.

[dyresand]

It is appealing because you are have a spiritual side to yourself.
People try to fill it with all kinds of things.

You are free to delve into that stuff but be forewarned:
Not every strand of a spider web is sticky, but there are enough of them to hold you until the spider eats you.
That is how the occult and eastern religions work.
If you play in satan's playbox- he has the RIGHT to play with you.
These people think they are getting power. In actuality they are getting controlled and trapped.
He will play with you until you wake up and renounce his stuff or until he, like the spider can eat you.

No no not that spiritual bull crap.
she is in the realms of aliens and ghosts.
nothing holy thank you.

[paulpablo]

Hello. I'm a 16 year old who lives in Central Texas. I was curious why I'm so drawn to mysticism and the supernatural? I find beauty in the wiccan faith. I also find Buddhism and Withcrafy to have a certain allure to them. I was also curious if anyone else feels this way? Is there a way I could get involved with all that, and still be atheist?

I used to feel that way til I realized the supernatural, witchcraft and other things like that are all bullshit. Apart from the nocebo and placebo effects of curses and blessings and stuff like that.