I am not an atheist but an earthiest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author prioritizes earthly concern over religious or atheistic dogma.
- In plain terms
- I care more about earth than religion.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the physical world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your beliefs?
- Where do you find meaning?
Another view
Spiritual beliefs can coexist with love for the earth.
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