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Towards community-building in deeply troubled times, here is an open-ended list of currently active Reddit subs that promote (or are simply open to) nontheistic, rational approaches to religion, ritual and/or spirituality.

Please feel free to add suggestions for additions to this list in the comments.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Altars/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Atheopaganism/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Meditation/

https://www.reddit.com/r/NonTheisticPaganism/

https://www.reddit.com/r/paganism/

https://www.reddit.com/r/religion/

https://www.reddit.com/r/religiousnaturalism/

https://www.reddit.com/r/SASSWitches/

https://www.reddit.com/r/SatanicTemple_Reddit/

https://www.reddit.com/r/secularbuddhism/

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecularTarot/

https://www.reddit.com/r/SpiritualNaturalists/

I always needed to believe in something. But as I'm getting older I realize that God as a belief just doesn't make sense to me. But that doesn't mean I have a materialistic worldview. You can be spiritual without a belief in God. I believe in a force that underlies everything, but it doesn't have an agenda. There is no punishment, no karma, no reward... this holy energy I believe in is intelligent, but what seperates me from theism is that it doesn't think, at least not in the way we do. It doesn't wake up one morning and be like "let's give that kid cancer".... It's indifferent, it can help or hinder but it doesn't because it's mostly beyond thought, personality or agendas unlike a God. It's not a person, especially not an omnipotent person. It just exists, it's the laws of nature. I think the only anthropomorphic part of my belief is that it is a happy emotion that the nature force feels, and it multiplies in happiness when we connect to it thru meditation for example. I'm also an animist, I believe trees and rivers are spirits for example. I also believe in an afterlife, but it wasn't created and it can't be destroyed. It's eternal, and so is reincarnation in my opinion. Does anyone else believe this? It's kinda specific but after a lot of soul searching and dissapointment in more traditional beliefs I have found these beliefs.

Just a bit about me:

I'm not really spiritual, I'm very logical and scientifically minded, but I'm agnostic atheist, so do believe there are things we may never know.

Therefore I do kind of believe in animism, and really love the idea of there being beings like elves and wights, and things like that, but my brain fights me. So I can't really, truly believe in them (but the agnostic part of my brain sort of tells me they could do, there's no way to prove it scientifically).

But definitely do not believe in gods, I'm in no way theist.

So, what are ways I can practise the Heathen beliefs minus the polytheism part?

Recently I realized that I am definitely on the atheist side of paganism and I need someone to talk to you about this because I feel like I connect with the pagan side at times fairly strong lately mostly October through January more so and to be fair I need someone that I can get a chance to explain what it is that I’m feeling.

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hi there! i’ve just recently started to look into paganism and just bought my first tarot deck to begin small rituals.

looking for good books to read (plan on buying paganism: an introduction to earth-centered religions, since it was recommended by the /r/paganism sub!) and anything i should know, especially for tarot

i’m on a self-made path and my values are more about self-improvement, health (mental and physical), and just generally self-care. thanks for any tips or advice! i haven’t been interested in any sort of religion/spiritual beliefs in years, so this is pretty new to me!

The midpoint will soon be here. (Samhain (N) or Beltane (S) for many.) What plans do you have? Are you trying anything new? Use this thread to share and learn!

Hi, I don’t exactly know how to start this, I was referred to this sub by someone who gave me advice on the paganism sub. I had a strictly non-religious upbringing and hence fear worship to a deity. I feel a distinct draw to practice worship towards my ancestors and concepts like nature, wisdom, the elements, the planets, astrology, femininity etc. But in an abstract way, worship to what I know and feel exists. Whilst I do not necessarily reject the idea of deities, since I cannot prove nor disprove their existence, but due to my upbringing become uncomfortable with the concept of deity work. I like the idea of deity pantheons in terms of the representation of concepts, but not actual deities. I was wondering if you had any advice on how to start a practice like this? Or What practices exist like this already? or where to look for resources? since most pagan sources and practices I’ve seen centre deities in some way. I would really appreciate any advice you could give, I have always been afraid to explore any kind of religion or spirituality, but now I’m finally an adult. I feel a bit more free and empowered to explore that side of myself I kept hidden.

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For most of my life, I grew up Muslim and although I still follow the practices, I consider myself an omnist. I believe all religions have truth. I came to this understanding of myself when a deity came to me in a dream and my meditations. I’ve also asked another deity to reach out to me and they did. So, after those occurred, my beliefs in religion changed. I very much am tied to Islam and an omnipotent God that I’m kind of afraid to consider deities real gods/goddesses. I can see them as powerful spirits but I don’t want to downplay their roles in religion. I came across this subreddit miraculously and am wondering how people approach deities in a nontheistic way?

Question for others who follow the Wheel Of The Year - is there a sabbat that is more aligned with burning and cleansing dead and ending aspects of our lives?

I know Samhain is the witch's new year, but unlike NYE, it's more about ancestors than endings it seems. Similarly Winter Solstice is about welcoming back the light. I've dealt with the end of many significant things in 2024, and I'm mulling over the timing of a good grief, cleanse and release ritual. Appreciate any input!

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The equinox will soon be here! What plans do you have? Are you trying anything new? Use this thread to share and learn!

I'm genuinely curious about paganism and things related. Im a spiritual person but the Christianity never really fit for me, it always made me sick and uncomfortable. I think there is spiritual meaning in everything and there is good in most bad. I enjoy not feeling like I'm being held hostage by a religion and I am curious if this could fit. When I let myself experience my spirituality and finally find peace with myself.

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I was raised Christian but I finally left Christianity last year. I'm so glad I did. Seeing it from the outside looking in is a pretty trippy experience. 20+ years of my life wasted on a god I no longer believe in. Maybe it's not wasted years, but I feel like I missed out on a lot because I was restricted so much in my life.

I feel like I'm pretty agnostic now, leaning towards atheistic, but I feel that a lot of non-theistic religions and paganism have some good things to offer. There's knowledge and wisdom to be gained from each of them.

I like humanism, Buddhism and freethought, but I want to know about other religions.

I believe that nobody has all the answers

I'm pretty agnostic but I feel like there are things that science can't explain, or that we just haven't figured out yet.

Can anybody tell me how they figured out what they believe and why? What helped you to find your path?

Do you know any books, movies, websites or influencers that have information on all the nontheistic religions? I want to know more about them, and hopefully find something that resonates with me.

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I was raised catholic. I don't really care wether gods exists or not, but i believe at least a force exists out there.

I am curious about paganism and wether or not it would fit me or not.

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I’m excited to say that I’ll be holding a Lughnasadh/Lammas ritual and celebration through my local UU congregation. I’ve never done anything like this before but I’m also scared of leaving out important information such as the history of the tradition, alongside the Christian tradition as well. I’m using a loose Wiccan format such as calling the elements. However I wouldn’t consider it fully Wiccan. The ritual celebration is inspired by earth based spirituality so those who identify with Neopaganism, pantheism, animism, and atheopaganism. Since many of us in the congregation don’t grow our own food and Lughnasadh is about celebrating the hard work of the harvest, we’ll keep the theme going by celebrating and thanking ourselves for the hard work we put into our lives every day.

The solstice will soon be here! What plans do you have? Are you trying anything new? Use this thread to share and learn!

I have been looking into paganism recently, specifically the non-theistic types but I have no idea where to start or what suits me best (I’ve been drawn to atheopaganism mainly!) I have been an atheist most of my life, being taught Christian values at a young age but never truly believing. I am a strong believer of science, and I wish to be an astrobiologist in the future (still in highschool). I am fascinated with the idea of space and physics and life (especially outside of our planet), but i am also deeply connected to Earth. Even in my earliest memories I remember feeling this intense connection to the forest, to animals, to nature in general. I understand that nature is intertwined in many ways, and I find that utterly fascinating. I want to honor Earth on a deeper level, and I think paganism would truly get me to that point. I want to have a deeper understanding and connection to all natural phenomena; whether that be on Earth or beyond it. If anyone has any insight on what I should do, please share! I’m so lost and overwhelmed with all of the paths and I dont know which one to take, or if it is right for me at all. Thank you so much.

Share the interesting photos you've accumulated from the past month while you've been out walking or hiking.

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Share the interesting photos you've accumulated from the past month while you've been out walking or hiking.

Did you come across animal tracks, berries, flowers, rocks, moss, insects, animals, streams, fossils, algae, bird nests, blossoms, waterfalls, or beautiful landscapes? Post it here!

Did you take a before and after photo of a trash pick up? Post that here too!

The midpoint will soon be here! What plans do you have? Are you trying anything new? Use this thread to share and learn!

Share the interesting photos you've accumulated from the past month while you've been out walking or hiking.

Did you come across animal tracks, berries, flowers, rocks, moss, insects, animals, streams, fossils, algae, bird nests, blossoms, waterfalls, or beautiful landscapes? Post it here!

Did you take a before and after photo of a trash pick up? Post that here too!