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Book Review: Waking Up, by Sam Harris

July 15, 2015August 7, 2014 by DT Strain

Coming this September, Sam Harris’ new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice. Here’s our review…

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New SNS Articles

Simulated Worlds and Natural Deities

Simulated Worlds and Natural Deities

Stimulating theology with simulation…

The Hall of Virtue

The Hall of Virtue

Visiting our inner Pantheon…

Mindful Journaling 

Mindful Journaling 

Journal writing as a form of mindfulness…

Of Gold and Jewels

Of Gold and Jewels

Thoughts on an alchemist’s quest…

Reflections on the Winter Solstice

Reflections on the Winter Solstice

Holiday of the waxing light…?

What is Soul? What is Spirit?

What is Soul? What is Spirit?

Spirituality of both earth and sky…

Losing Beliefs and Finding Faith

Losing Beliefs and Finding Faith

The difference between beliefs and faith…

The Wisdom of Age?

The Wisdom of Age?

An elder’s shred of wisdom…

Past Articles

Classic SNS Articles

Distractions to Spiritual Practice, Pt 3

Distractions to Spiritual Practice, Pt 3

In this third of a 4-part series, DT Strain describes the potential for academics to become a distraction to spiritual practice…
Agnosticism or Naturalism?

Agnosticism or Naturalism?

Can we be agnostic and naturalist? DT Strain outlines his approach to both…
Learn to Live Intentionally

Learn to Live Intentionally

We know we only have one life to live so we better make it count, being intentional about our life choices…
Testing a naturalist's faith

Testing a naturalist's faith

How can naturalists benefit from things that seem to test their beliefs?…

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Looking for "Nature Moments"

Looking for "Nature Moments"

Jeff Worthy, on the contemplative mindset of ‘just being there’ when that moment calls…
The Humanist concept of community

The Humanist concept of community

Jennifer Hancock shares what ‘community’ means to her tradition: Humanism. What does community mean to you, and what role does it play in your tradition or philosophy?
Spiritual Naturalism & Community

Spiritual Naturalism & Community

A frequently reported benefit of spiritual engagement is community, the benefits of which are many…
A Healthy Scepticism

A Healthy Scepticism

Author Dennis Oliver writes about scepticism and faith…

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