Religion, Spirituality and Deadheads

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Posted: July 4, 2007 - 8:22am

In one of the other topics, one of the folks seemed not to be so sure of the reception he'd get for saying he was a youth minister at his church.

In my experience, Deadheads span the full spectrum from Agnostic to Zoroastrian. I've met atheist Deadheads, Muslim Deadheads, Buddhist Deadheads, Catholic Deadheads, Jewish Deadheads, and Wiccan Deadheads. My Deadhead friends are all over the map on this stuff, and as far as I'm concerned one of the real richnesses of the scene is the ability to see how things look to other folks and, sometimes, experience it from their world.

Believe it if you need it, if you don't, just pass it on. But talk about it here, and please maintain a safe respectful place to do so.

Comments

Saying vs Doing

On July 5th, 2007 richard said:

Hackster,
I agree that what we do carries more weight than what we say or think.

James 1:19-27

do/think

On July 5th, 2007 alligator said:

Yup I have to agree richard. "those who don't care for their needy have denied the faith..." paraphrase of verses in timothy I think. Although how we think/believe will determin how we act.
pax.

Interesting Forum

On July 6th, 2007 abob said:

As a Christian / head, I thought I was about the only one. I grew up in a Christian household as a son of a pastor. I was never completely happy with the organizational side of things. As many heads, I went through my wild years (with no regrets), and came out of them, but the one thing that remained was the love for the music and the community. One thing I love is that God gave man the ability to create (or channel as Phil might say) such beautiful music.

Christian

On July 6th, 2007 Greg SC said:

Actually, I am a solid Catholic, who really gets into the transcendent mysteries of the Christian faith. I find myself getting lost sometimes in the far reaches of God Almighty. Theology can be pretty deep and wild at times. I think ever since I heard the first live radio broadcast of the GD on WNEW, I fell in love with it for similar reasons. I guess I am drawn to ocean deep mystical things. The GD music in a sense opens up for me the depths of my mind, and sort of plays and interacts with my faith, playing notes common to both.

How can a Dead-head not appreciate many of Jerry's solo shows which at times expressed Jerry's love for filling up that empty spot he had for the King.

Greg SC

Abob/Greg ScL

On July 7th, 2007 alligator said:

Abob like you I thought I was probably the only Christian/Deadhead, it's great to see other posts on this forum.
Greg I can totally relate to your thoughts on Theology.

pax

Catholic with a twist

On July 7th, 2007 sw fla chip said:

I converted after our daughter was born - my wife and I decided it was important for our daughter to be raised in one faith and tradition. A Catholic priest was very important to our daughter's recovery when she was in the hospital (she was born prematurely), and it seemed very natural for me to convert.
We attend Mass most Sundays, are sending our daughter to Catholic school in the fall, and I see no incompatibility at all with our faith and our quest for musical adventure. Catholicism works for us - not for everybody, of course - and we don't impose it on anyone. I'm far pushier in my zeal to turn people on to the music I love!
My wife and I are also trained reiki practitioners as well as yoga, meditation, and guided imagery enthusiasts. It all works for us. The way I look at it is, you gotta keep an open mind, because you really don't know what happens when you die until ... you die. Meanwhile, you gotta live, and live for the greater good of all.

"Folk rock for groovin families!"
myspace.com/chipwithrow
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Dead Roots

On July 7th, 2007 jstraw72 said:

We Deadheads shouldn't forget that the very concept of "the Grateful Dead" derives from a Medieval Christian fable. But we can also follow many paths in our seeking. As someone once put it, "there's a seeker born every minute".

Here's a Piece....

On July 8th, 2007 GRTUD said:

...of the puzzle!

The Dude Abides!

Here's Another.....

On July 8th, 2007 GRTUD said:

.....One.

The Dude Abides!

interesting article

On July 10th, 2007 leadbelly27 said:

Although I am a cheerful agnostic, I thought you all might find this article interesting:

"Pastor finds message in Grateful Dead music"
http://www.religionnewsblog.com/17106/pastor-finds-message-in-grateful-dead-music

Yo Soy Boricua!