(May 31, 2012 at 10:49 am)StatCrux Wrote: I am saying that belief in a transcendent reality (God, Gods whatever term you choose) is inspirational and more conducive to creating art, poetry, music etc than materialism or atheism. There seems to be a correlation between artistic thinking and belief in the transcendent. Atheism seems to attract people of a less artistic nature, more attracted to logic and science etc.
I don't see a need for the transcendent in order to be creative, our brilliant reality is quite sufficient. Some might look to their gods in order to find the inspiration they need, but not all do so. There is most certainly a link, but am I for instance not proof enough that atheists aren't purely logical and scientific, that there are artsy atheists out there (and I'm definitely not the only one)?
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
