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• Thursday, October 2, 2008 03:36 PM

  He dislikes religion but Bill Maher is definitely spiritual.

  As a wild fan of Bill Maher's, my point-of-view on this, might surprise him, and the other readers out there.

  I heard Bill say on "The View" on Tuesday that "Spirituality is on my To-Do list." He actually sounded serious about it, and I just wanted to say, Bill, you're ALREADY there:

  You advocate for animals, and have adopted dogs ("Whatever you do for the least of these..."), and are a "conscious eater", choosing few flesh-foods (I heard you only allow yourself fish) so as to be respectful of the animals' lives.

  You are curious, and open to questions. Good for you for questioning the dogma of religion. Many religious leaders question the existence of God(as you pointed out in this interview)--even Mother Theresa did--but what made her Faith so compelling is that even while she had doubts, SHE STILL CONTINUED TO SERVE HUMANKIND. That's having FAITH--in something greater. Even when you have doubts, you choose the good. You, Bill, are also honest about your sexual needs, and your refusal to be "hemmed-in" in a relationship like marriage, which means you are way-honest, too. In my book, that's reaching a place of Spirituality.

  While for nearly 18 years I called myself a "cheerful Atheist" (so many non-believers seem so very cynical, and mean-spirited),I only a few years ago felt an awakening towards a kind of spirituality. I joined a group called Pax Christi, which protests war and violence, and encourages Peace, and meditation. Though it began as a Roman Catholic movement, anyone can join.

  God bless You, Bill. If you don't mind my saying that.

  Peace, man.

  —lisaallender Read lisaallender's other letters
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