Those of you who read my blog know that I'm a very spiritual person. I am always looking at the world through the lens of the Divine. Because of that, people rarely question my chosen religion. I am one of someone's fold, and that is a place of comfort in our society.
I admit to bristling at even hearing the word atheist. It has such a negative association in our society. Which is why I was so heartened to see this video clip from Upworthy. I truly appreciate the beauty of Diana Nyad's view, and her honesty about her position. She wasn't cagey or defensive, but expressive and eloquent. I feel like she gave me a new perspective on atheism, and for that I thank her. Atheism doesn't have to be something dark or scary or defensive. These kinds of dialogues are valuable because they show us our sameness. Please take a few moments out of your day to watch. It is well worth it.
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