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| A Journey along The Path | |
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| Topic Started: Feb 16 2009, 01:50 PM (543 Views) | |
| Astennu | Feb 16 2009, 01:50 PM Post #1 |
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My spiritual journey has taken many twists and turns and led me to many odd and interesting places. For some reason I felt the need to share it today, and I have only done that once or twice in the past. My father was, and is again, a Conservative Christian who really tried to hammer his beliefs into me. What I don't think he has ever understood is that I have an open mind and I'm as stubborn as his claims not to be. I looked at what he said and what he did, and saw some differences. I loved the peaceful words spoken by his messiah, but looked at the actions taken in his name. I have tried at various points to be Christian, as I have always loved the basic teachings the supposed founder set down. I have never truly been Christian, though. Too much has been said and too much has been done, and I too have my doubts as to whether Jesus actually ever existed. I also tried Wicca for a while, but I bumped into too many of the fluffy bunny types for my taste. Besides that, I have always been monotheistic at heart. I just couldn't believe in soo many Gods and Goddesses, even if they were but a reflection of Two or even One. I will not say anything bad about the faith, just that it isn't for me. I was also a follower of Mithra for a while, and even ran a virtual temple for a while. However, I became disalussioned from all of the infighting and back stabbing that occurred, and did not like how what I saw mirrored what I had seen in my father faith. I tried to be a light of hope, but, in the end, that light went out and I continued my search. I have searched Jainism, Buddhism, and many other interesting faiths. In the end I realized one thing, for my whole life I have loved Ancient Egypt and read as much as I could about it. My favorite period was always that of Akenaten, and one day I joined an Atenist yahoo group. For a while I loved it and I knew that Atenism was my path, but I became disalussioned with some cyber attacks, and the problems that occured because of it. I allowed someone else to cause me to question my faith, and I left to search for my "true" spiritual home. In time I came to realize that Atenism is my True Spiritual Home, and my faith in Aten has helped me recently in many troubled times. Now I will remain, no matter what happens. Even if Atenism did not experience a rebirth (and I firmly believe it will) I will always remain with Him. Edited by Astennu, Feb 16 2009, 02:08 PM.
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| Tomb23 | Jun 29 2009, 05:55 PM Post #2 |
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The road of life is twisted and long, going here and there you have met and participated in many faiths, but all the while the sun shone above you! Giving you light andd warmth! Aten! |
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| Atenrise | Jul 29 2009, 04:39 PM Post #3 |
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I too have looked deeply into other religions. I regularly attended Eckankar services from 1999 to 2003 and even looked into Scientology for a while (Sunday services are free, and they also give out a 3 hour DVD and a few booklets for free too) - I never took any of their $1200 courses, but I suddenly became interested in Akhenaten/Atenism/Egypt after watching History channel shows on pyramids, ancient aliens, etc... after reading books about Akhenaten, it just sort of sunk in that Atenism was "it" ! |
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| Nefertiti | Sep 12 2010, 11:39 PM Post #4 |
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I was raised Roman Catholic, but I was also taught to respect and tolerate other people's beliefs. It was ok until I got older and started questioning everything. When I was a teenager I became a Wiccan. I liked the spells part, but I realized deep down I just didn't believe in the gods (although I really tried). I also had a bad experience with the pagan group in college (lots of backstabbing and fighting.) I tried to be a liberal Christian, as well as researching other belief systems. They were good, but nothing fit. I just didn't believe any of it. I liked the monotheism, but not the baggage other religions had. I have been interested in ancient Egypt my entire life. I was confused and one day picked up Joyce Tyldesley's book on Nefertiti and the idea of the Aten and sun worship made perfect sense to me. I started doing research and I realized this is what I was looking for. |
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| Ankhesenamun | Dec 9 2010, 11:46 AM Post #5 |
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I was brought up with Jewish and Native American beliefs, but when I started to attend services at synagogues and met the people there I was shocked by their materialism, obvious lack of faith of any kind, and abusive behavior. It left me disillusioned, not knowing where to turn. I then found atenism and realized I had found the truth. |
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| Meryre | Dec 11 2010, 12:13 AM Post #6 |
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I see what you mean about the evils of materialism and it's negative effects. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on what brought you to Atenism I really appreciate your insight. Thanks. Meryre Edited by Meryre, Dec 11 2010, 12:17 AM.
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| Astennu | Mar 23 2011, 02:30 PM Post #7 |
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I have run across far to many who claim religion and seem to be stuck on materialism. Too often we forget that our belongings can own us as much as we own them. |
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