Dathane Turner Dathane Turner

Nullius in Verba OM

This is a chant secular humanists can get behind. I am interested in deep practices rooted in the religious sphere that can be translated to the secular sphere. "Nullius In Verba" means "take nobody's word for it." It is the Latin expression used by the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge. OM is a phonetic expression that resonates with the vagus nerve and promotes calmness.

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Dathane Turner Dathane Turner

The Time Draws Nigh

Secular gospel music harnesses the emotional resonance of traditional worship without relying on supernatural claims. By repurposing historical religious technologies—such as communal singing and shared rhythmic expression—the Enlightened Lifestyle cultivates thick communal practices. This approach fosters deep, embodied belonging within secular sanghas, securing the psychological benefits of a spiritual community through a framework of methodological naturalism.

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