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At the Root of This Longing: Reconciling a Spiritual Hunger and a Feminist Thirst – A Brilliant Exploration of Feminism and Contemplative Spirituality

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by Carol Lee Flinders

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Is it suitable for atheists? Specifically for this atheist, who is a spiritual abuse survivor and doesn't want to encounter triggers for upsetting memories of fears of guilt, hell, sin, judgemental god or mad parent?
Allison I found my way to this book through Quit Like a Woman - a book about choosing sobriety - and that author kept mentioning Flinders book as being instru…moreI found my way to this book through Quit Like a Woman - a book about choosing sobriety - and that author kept mentioning Flinders book as being instrumental to her growth.

I found it to be a real balm, as someone who grew up in the evangelical church and has been an atheist for a long while. The triggers you mentioned aren't really present in the book. Flinders own spiritual practices seem more built around west coast transcendentalism. I think that's a gross and likely insulting mischaracterization, but the specifics elude me and I read this late last year.

Flinders introduces the reader to lesser known historical figures and central figures in the Veda - all female, and they function like her chosen family of ancestors. It's a deep and personal reflection with many hard won revelations.

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