RE: Atheism and monasticism?
August 5, 2017 at 10:19 am
(This post was last modified: August 5, 2017 at 10:36 am by Hammok Man.)
Monastic life probably becomes appealing to everyone at some point. I think at the end of the day we are social creatures, ultimately designed to pair off.
Monks who join an order or institution are still part of a group. Those of us who leave society all together often suffer from mental disorder, it may even be caused by isolation.
I may be mistaken but from reading your post it seems to me you are a student. If you are dissatisfied with that, take a break and work for a year or so. It may give you a different perspective. I urge students to learn a skill as part of their education. Growing up my father insisted that I work in the trades over the summer. The result is that I have a basic working nowledge of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and HVAC. I was exposed to all types of people, some work their ass off. Others ride the clock and do as little as possible.
Monks who join an order or institution are still part of a group. Those of us who leave society all together often suffer from mental disorder, it may even be caused by isolation.
I may be mistaken but from reading your post it seems to me you are a student. If you are dissatisfied with that, take a break and work for a year or so. It may give you a different perspective. I urge students to learn a skill as part of their education. Growing up my father insisted that I work in the trades over the summer. The result is that I have a basic working nowledge of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and HVAC. I was exposed to all types of people, some work their ass off. Others ride the clock and do as little as possible.
