Don't believe in God eh? Well, go to church anyway - it's time to start becoming a community [Oh and quit believing 'He who dies with the most toys wins.']

In the next few years, it is likely that some form of relocalization will be needed. In the USA, churches may be good centers for this type of activity, because many people are already members of a church, and have many friends there. (In Europe, I would expect the situation to be different.) This reason, apart from any other, might be a reason why some Oil Drum members might want to join a church (or other local religious group), even if a person doesn't agree with all of the beliefs.

NVDL: Great article from The Oil Drum.

clipped from www.theoildrum.com Examples of Belief Systems It seems like we encounter quite a number of secular belief systems, such as: 1. The Oil Drum, and our message 2. Contemporary economic theory (several different flavors) 3. He who dies with the most toys wins. 4. Beautiful bodies are everything. 5. Technology will solve all problems. 6. Anthropogenic global warming (AGW). 7. Beliefs of a political party. 8. Permaculture can save the world. Role of a god I have been taught that a god is anything that one attaches supreme importance to. Money can be a god. In fact, in "contemporary economic theory" and in "he who dies with the most toys wins," money becomes a god. In "technology will solve all problems," science becomes a god. In "beautiful bodies are everything," perfect bodies become a god. Filter for viewing what happens in the world View of how we treat others Circle of friendships