<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><author_name>WolfMacbeth (npub1s5…wj9c5)</author_name><author_url>https://nostr.ae/npub1s5kgfmzkjdyrts5cv9rzwk2a7k0gmdepmwy252ekhup3ecwyy4psnwj9c5</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://nostr.ae</provider_url><html>I haven’t read Spinoza’s original works, but I took several university philosophy courses where we discussed his ideas, and I’ve also read some secondary literature. As far as I understand him, he wasn’t really an atheist—he redefined God as the one substance underlying everything (Deus sive Natura). That’s why I’m curious why you mention Spinoza.</html></oembed>