I'm not religious. I'm Stoic.

which could be consider a religion. but technically it's not. it's an Ancient Greek level of thinking and self-preservation - "do not act or react to the world as the world would expect you to." it's sort of like Christianity, but it's focus isn't on God; it's focus is on you trying to do everything you can to keep your conscience clean. by not giving a damn about the superficial crap the rest of the world cares about.

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LadyGrace · 70-79

It's nothing like Christianity.

Only you forgot one important thing. The stuff you call "spiritual crap", you should care about, because you have a living spirit and that's not going to change. And where it ends up for eternity is your responsibility, whether you like it or not and that's something you don't want to neglect or get wrong. You may not care one bit now, but you will for sure, if you get it wrong.

ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 51-55, M

@LadyGrace actually Paul found some overlap between stoicism and Christianity

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LadyGrace · 70-79

@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP My main point in my answer was addressed to his phrase "it's sort of like Christianity, but it's focus isn't on God." Christianity has everything to do with God, so that is why I answered as I did.

SW-User

I just believe people should be kind and not harm others no matter what their religion. As for me, the fear of God prevents most evil in this world. If people think they don’t have anything to call them into account for their actions then they will do heinous acts against others.
I do believe you are a good person even if you’re stoic. I hope that’s not confusing. Lol

Jeremi · 41-45, M

@SW-User
*pours tea*

SatanBurger · 36-40, FVIP

I like stoicism, there's some good advice there.

SatyrService · M

@SatanBurger i blend my stoicism, with an epicurean crust

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

Stoicism is a philosophical approach to life, as it pertained to religion though in ancient Greece Hellenic polytheism was the assumed default.

SatyrService · M

marcus Aurelius, the meditations..
very worth source

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