A Question for Believers and Non Believers

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Hi All

I've come to believe that neither science and the essence of religion nor the essence of religion and atheism are mutually exclusive. In fact I now believe they are complimentary.

I know this seems odd so I'd like to post a quote from Simone Weil to illustrate what I believe to be the means for the unification of atheism and the essence of religion. I'd like to learn if you are open to this possibility or just find it ridiculous.

Religion in so far as it is a source of consolation is a hindrance to true faith; and in this sense atheism is a purification. I have to be an atheist with that part of myself which is not made for God. Among those in whom the supernatural part of themselves has not been awakened, the atheists are right and the believers wrong.
- Simone Weil, Faiths of Meditation; Contemplation of the divine
the Simone Weil Reader, edited by George A. Panichas (David McKay Co. NY 1977) p 417

Can a believer and non believer be open to the possibility that their supernatural part is yet to be awakened?

Sorry for the late reply but this is in my view a ridiculous notion. Having been a former theist myself I could assure you that I have explored my supernatural side to no avail. I did have many apparent supernatural experiences as a Pentecostal evangelist but upon reflection I think it was my willingness to believe that made it real for me. Looking back to those experiences I can and have explained them all away to my satisfaction.