I'm not religious, but I'm becoming a minister anyway

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Join Seth in 'The Good World' as he delves into the complexities of spirituality, religion, and atheism. Seth shares his unique perspective on becoming an interfaith minister despite identifying as agnostic/atheist, and explores how various religious practices can nurture compassion and gratitude. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Seth emphasizes the importance of understanding and connecting with others, regardless of differing beliefs. Whether discussing Islamic mindfulness or Buddhist bodhisattvas, Seth encourages a world where we start with ourselves to build genuine connections.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:44 Personal Beliefs and Ordination
01:49 Understanding Different Perspectives
04:59 The Value of Gratitude and Mindfulness
05:57 Islamic Practices and Humility
08:13 Buddhist Practices and Compassion
16:08 The Harm of Ideological Extremes
24:49 The Importance of Connection
27:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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Mentioned in this episode:
-My weird theology, Part I:    • My weird theology, part 1: Schrodinger's G...  
-My weird theology, Part II:    • My weird theology, part 2: What the actual...  
-Biopantheism: https://biopantheism.wordpress.com/
-Research on mental health benefits of gratitude: https://www.health.harvard.edu/health...
-Islamic banking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic...
-Bodhisattvas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisa...
-Avalokiteśvara: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avaloki...
-Guanyin (Kanon): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanyin
-Gender transition of Avalokiteśvara/Guanyin: https://www.taftmuseum.org/blog/posts...
-Buddhist Psychology and watering seeds: https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-wate...
-"The sabbath was made for humans, not humans for the sabbath" Mark 2:27: https://biblehub.com/mark/2-27.htm


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