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Mindful Discourse
In the Society we always encourage "mindful discourse". What does this mean? We discuss some helpful pointers...
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Is Spiritual Naturalism an Oxymoron?
Thomas Schenk suggests that, if 'the Kingdom of Heaven is within', then it is a part of our world and a part of our self; something we can experience here and now...
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Spiritual Naturalist Drumming
Why does drumming have a spiritual role in the lives of so many diverse cultures, and what role might it have for naturalists?...
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A New (old) Skepticism
Skeptics are known in many ways, but how do Spiritual Naturalists do skepticism? DT Strain covers some of the important differences...
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What is Spiritual Transformation? (Pt 1 of 2)
The purpose of a spiritual practice is happiness through self-transformation. But what does transformation mean within a naturalistic view?
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Distractions to Spiritual Practice, Pt 1
Many things are worthy endeavors, and may seem to be spirituality, but can actually become distractions to our spiritual practice...
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Love Naturally
"Love they neighbor as thyself" is one of the finer sentiments contained in the Bible. But it’s not commonly practiced. Rick Heller explains how Buddhists cultivate it...
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Meditation 101
Breathing meditation is the most general kind of attention practice. Learn what it's all about and how it's relevant for naturalists...
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Welcome from the Executive Director
Welcome to the Spiritual Naturalist Society! Do you have a reason and evidence based view of the world, but seek a contemplative practice? People from many backgrounds are discovering spiritual naturalism...
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Inspiring Words from Our Visitors and Members
Some comments our visitors, guests, and members have made that touched or inspired us. We love hearing from you! If you would like to share your story or thoughts about spiritual naturalism or related topics please do!
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Multimedia
Video, audio, slideshows, and more; featuring interviews and dialogues on Spiritual Naturalism and the Society...
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Articles by Category
Click here for key articles published by the Society in the past, arranged by category!
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The Many Ways You Can Make A Difference!
This is your community! Here are some simple ways you can help the important mission of our Society…
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Symphony of Science
The profound experience we can have as we explore the wonders of the universe are stunning and it is refreshing to see music like John Boswell's capture it emotionally...
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SNS Shop
Your purchase of books and other spiritual naturalist related merchandise through the SNS Store helps us raise funds...
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Recent Articles
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Life challenges as a mirror
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Three Transcendents, part 1: Naturalistic Transcendence
In the first of this four-part series, B.T. Newberg talks about different forms of transcendence meaningful for the Spiritual Naturalist... Read more →
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What are we all about?
More than a website and articles - find out what we are really all about... Read more →
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Dealing with Negative Nellies and Neds
A rational, compassionate, effective and humanistic approach to dealing with the negative people in your life... Read more →
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Mindful Discourse
In the Society we always encourage "mindful discourse". What does this mean? We discuss some helpful pointers... Read more →
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Last Hum of the Cicada: Death for Naturalists
Without an immortal “soul”, how do naturalists make sense of death? Read more →
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SNS announces new partnership with Charter for Compassion
We are proud to announce that the Charter for Compassion and the SNS have recently become partner organizations. Learn more about the Charter... Read more →
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Something Special May Happen
Thomas Schenk on listening to nature, meditation, and learning to live in that space between stimulus and response... Read more →
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