Religion has always been an interest of mine. I am not what you would call “religious”, but I have my beliefs. They are very personal. I am not a biblical scholar, but I’ve read about the various religions and for the most part, understand their premise.
God freaks me out. So does his concept and really, it probably should. It’s over-powering and all encompassing, right?
So let’s say for starters, for the sake of argument….. that God is a “he”. (Is “he”?)
Some religions are preposterous and the fact that people can follow their doctrine, is equally preposterous. But, people do.
So,back to my question. Where’s God? Is he around us, in us or above us? Because, if you believe in him, then he has to be somewhere. If he wasn’t somewhere, you couldn’t believe in him.
Does he make us do things, help us do things, empower us with choices, or ordain our destiny? Seems strange that one person, no matter how omnipotent, can keep up with ALL our prayers. If even one percent of the planet prayed within a 24 hour period, it must be tough to address these hopes. Is there an appeal process?
Some of the most wicked people I know, attend church on a regular basis. Some of the most pious, beautiful people I know, have never set foot in the hallowed halls of worship, except for a wedding, or funeral. Does church make you better? Does church make you worse? I’m not sure.
Today, I listened to a radio program that pitted two Reverend’s against each other. Common book (the Bible), common beliefs (10 commandments) and common goals (love). Yet, they were nasty to each other. Unrelenting attacks on each other, no tolerance and no love. “men of the cloth”. Hmmmm
What I hope Church does, is that it gives hope to those that need it. Guidance to those that need it and love to those who do not otherwise have it. It’s sad to think that you need to go to a “place” for fulfillment. It’s sad to know that those around you and those you love can’t provide it…or help you provide it to others.
But maybe that’s the idea…it’s the collective notion that strengthens. A weave of spiritual idealism.
I think it’s symbiotic. We need him, he needs us. But, I do think it’s getting harder and harder for him to keep up. Which is why I think he is in us. That’s good though, it means we don’t have far to look.
Is it enough to just be a good person? I think so, as long as he is in us.
Judge for yourself…do you feel alone?
I thought so.
God freaks me out. So does his concept and really, it probably should. It’s over-powering and all encompassing, right?
So let’s say for starters, for the sake of argument….. that God is a “he”. (Is “he”?)
Some religions are preposterous and the fact that people can follow their doctrine, is equally preposterous. But, people do.
So,back to my question. Where’s God? Is he around us, in us or above us? Because, if you believe in him, then he has to be somewhere. If he wasn’t somewhere, you couldn’t believe in him.
Does he make us do things, help us do things, empower us with choices, or ordain our destiny? Seems strange that one person, no matter how omnipotent, can keep up with ALL our prayers. If even one percent of the planet prayed within a 24 hour period, it must be tough to address these hopes. Is there an appeal process?
Some of the most wicked people I know, attend church on a regular basis. Some of the most pious, beautiful people I know, have never set foot in the hallowed halls of worship, except for a wedding, or funeral. Does church make you better? Does church make you worse? I’m not sure.
Today, I listened to a radio program that pitted two Reverend’s against each other. Common book (the Bible), common beliefs (10 commandments) and common goals (love). Yet, they were nasty to each other. Unrelenting attacks on each other, no tolerance and no love. “men of the cloth”. Hmmmm
What I hope Church does, is that it gives hope to those that need it. Guidance to those that need it and love to those who do not otherwise have it. It’s sad to think that you need to go to a “place” for fulfillment. It’s sad to know that those around you and those you love can’t provide it…or help you provide it to others.
But maybe that’s the idea…it’s the collective notion that strengthens. A weave of spiritual idealism.
I think it’s symbiotic. We need him, he needs us. But, I do think it’s getting harder and harder for him to keep up. Which is why I think he is in us. That’s good though, it means we don’t have far to look.
Is it enough to just be a good person? I think so, as long as he is in us.
Judge for yourself…do you feel alone?
I thought so.
Addendum
An interesting story....along a similar note. I came across this, this morning after having written this Lygenztia last night.
Moses was high on drugs: Israeli researcher
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