My religious experiment: Athena

[_zeezrom]

I decided to run an experiment. It has never in the history of the world been proven that Athena does not exist in the heavens, directing and assisting with the work of mortals. It follows that there is a possibility Athena does indeed exist.

I decided to experiment on Athena today. I devoted the whole day to her by first reading about her, then pondering about her, then making my actions coincide with what she would desire of me. I felt I needed to "Come unto Athena" today. Throughout the day, I put effort into centering my thoughts on her. To be honest, there were many times I found myself distracted because I was really enjoying my family.

There was a time I was driving to the store with my 2-yr old and I looked back at him and smiled. He smiled back at me and it was so sweet and a very good feeling washed over me. I made sure to attribute that good feeling to Athena's power.

I fixed my fence today and used my thoughts of Athena to help me with her wisdom, industry, and skill. There is a good possibility she was smiling down on me as I worked. The sun was warm (especially for early Feb) and the work went quickly.

I ended the day with a humble prayer. It went like this:

"Dear Athena, I devoted this day to you in hopes that you would bless me with your wisdom. Please let me know that you are real. Do you really exist?"

I knelt in silence picturing her in my mind. I pictured an owl, a helmet, a snake at her feet. I pictured her strong form in glory and exceeding light and power. After a pause, a very peaceful feeling washed over me. I felt total calm and happiness. It was a beautiful feeling.

I ended the prayer with: "I thank you, Athena, for your great love and wisdom this day. In the name of Athena, Amen."

Now I make a strong case for the existence of Athena.

Thank you,

Zee.

[_keithb]

I decided to run an experiment. It has never in the history of the world been proven that Athena does not exist in the heavens, directing and assisting with the work of mortals. It follows that there is a possibility Athena does indeed exist.

I decided to experiment on Athena today. I devoted the whole day to her by first reading about her, then pondering about her, then making my actions coincide with what she would desire of me. I felt I needed to "Come unto Athena" today. Throughout the day, I put effort into centering my thoughts on her. To be honest, there were many times I found myself distracted because I was really enjoying my family.

There was a time I was driving to the store with my 2-yr old and I looked back at him and smiled. He smiled back at me and it was so sweet and a very good feeling washed over me. I made sure to attribute that good feeling to Athena's power.

I fixed my fence today and used my thoughts of Athena to help me with her wisdom, industry, and skill. There is a good possibility she was smiling down on me as I worked. The sun was warm (especially for early Feb) and the work went quickly.

I ended the day with a humble prayer. It went like this:

"Dear Athena, I devoted this day to you in hopes that you would bless me with your wisdom. Please let me know that you are real. Do you really exist?"

I knelt in silence picturing her in my mind. I pictured an owl, a helmet, a snake at her feet. I pictured her strong form in glory and exceeding light and power. After a pause, a very peaceful feeling washed over me. I felt total calm and happiness. It was a beautiful feeling.

I ended the prayer with: "I thank you, Athena, for your great love and wisdom this day. In the name of Athena, Amen."

Now I make a strong case for the existence of Athena.

Thank you,

Zee.

I'm convinced. Where do I sign up to join your religion and start giving you 10% of my annual gross income?

Also, if I'm married in the future, you can have first crack at my new wife under "Athena's Law of Polyandry."

[_zeezrom]

I also wanted to mention that it takes some getting used to. Saying a prayer to a God that you only recently acquaint yourself with is an experience to remember! Also, having grown up with a jealous God gave me a little trepidation. I really needed Athena's comfort to get me through it and boy, did she deliver!

[_signal2noise]

Where did you get the idea for this experiment? It is a simple but very powerful exercise used by several schools of the western occult tradition, especially the newer chaos school. If this is done seriously and wholeheartedly many utterly fantastic results can be obtained. The goal is to continue until the chosen deity is incredibly and undeniably real to you, then to choose another entirely different deity and start over from scratch. We are all truly much greater artists than we realize.

[_Hades]

I felt he spirit just reading the OP. I am Hades and will never worship Athena. The uppity biotch doesn't like the underworld.

[_The Nehor]

My Cthulhu can beat up your Athena.

[_Buffalo]

I am full on in the bitter gall of atheism. And yet, yesterday several times I felt all the comforting feelings I used to associate with the Spirit. Maybe it was Athena?

[_zeezrom]

I am full on in the bitter gall of atheism. And yet, yesterday several times I felt all the comforting feelings I used to associate with the Spirit. Maybe it was Athena?

I'm telling you Buff, She is really something!

[_zeezrom]

Hey, look at it this way: No Trinity confusion. Think of it! When I pray to Athena, I'm just praying to her plain and simple. When she talks to me I just have to listen to her. No Spirit. Just Athena. Talk about function over fashion!

[Guest]

I have long been a secret convert to the ancient gods of the Roman Empire in the tradition of Julian the Apostate. Hail, frater, and welcome to the faith. Feeling a swell in my conviction of the reality of these ancient gods as I read the words of a fellow in the faith gave me the courage to out myself. Thank you, zeezrom. Hail Athena!