I think all these hostilities in the threads come from our great ability to
misunderstand one another.
When one reacts to another's post, they generally react to what they think the
other person is thinking, but they may have gotten the wrong idea, either
because of bad grammar or personal bias.
So, I just want to know, since this is where people ask about God.
What is He(or She) like for you?
Merciful? Just? Kind?
Atheist are welcome to say they don't believe in God, but for the sake of
asking, if you did believe He existed, what would he be like?
Oppressive? Uncaring? Impotent?
Well, for me, I'd say that God is an intelligent and just planner. Note that I
don't believe Him to be All-powerful or All-knowing, in the full meaning of both
words. I believe that there are things that He is not capable of doing or
knowing. Like lying, or knowing what a person will do next.
If God can lie, then we all would be second-guessing what he says, and I've read
it somewhere in the Bible that he can't indeed lie (though I can't remember the
verse). He can be capable of great prophecies, but not the knowledge of what is
in store for us in the next moment. Not All-knowing and All-powerful,
justified.
Now, for the part where I believe that He is an intelligent and just planner.
Intelligent, because of the diverse things found in this universe and how they
compliment each other in an "I-can't-comprehend-it-all" kinda way.
Just, because He gave all of us the chance to choose our own destinies via Free
Will and doesn't infringe upon it. Planner, because of the book of the
Apocalypse, and how it was written as a way of warning people of the things to
come.
So, it may not make sense to another Sam out there but it makes sense to this
Sam here. So, how about you? What is your concept of God?
Kind, just, an observer even among observers, caring to a fault.
As for being more in depth...
Kind and just in a way that God'll never turn away from those in need, and will
always give the benefit of the doubt even to those who would rather defy or
defame Him. Even though he did cast us out of Paradise for disobeying His word,
He still waits with open arms for us.
An observer in a way that he simply watches the fruits of His labor (i.e.
humans) as they try to live their own way of life.
Although an observer, He is exceptionally caring and willing to help at a
moment's notice. The problem is He is somewhat similar to Superman in that, in
spite of all of his almighty powers, not even He can be everywhere to help
everyone at once. He is often at times forced to make a judgment call as to whom
to lend assistance, and at times it has led to disastrous consequences. And even
though mankind has proven time and time again that we are survivors, rebuilding
the old wastes to start anew, God is still willing to extend his hand to assist
us when things are dire.
I have several kami in my little world I have many to choose from just like my
personalities so it will be slightly hard to answer this one straight up but for
the most part they are kind and caring, slightly mean and sadistic at times but
hey aren't we all
People will very likely disagree with what I'm thinking, but firstly I would
like to state that I'm not binded to any
religion. Having said that, I'm not picking on any religion because I
have very little knowledge of religion.
My concept of God: I don't want to personalise God, but rather I feel that God
exists within us, rather than somewhere
else. Where God is inside us doesn't matter (I'm not arguing God exists in our
mentality or whatever - he could live there, in your heart, your beliefs, your
soul - wherever). And because of this belief, I think that if you're looking for
spiritual enlightenment or help or relief, I think the answer is to look within,
rather than out.
Of course many people would highly disagree that someone so transcendent such as
God would possibly inhabit mere mortals, well, that is my concept of God.
Quote by kuroimisaPeople will very
likely disagree with what I'm thinking, but firstly I would like to state that
I'm not binded to any religion. Having
said that, I'm not picking on any religion because I have very little knowledge
of religion.
My concept of God: I don't want to personalise God, but rather I feel that God
exists within us, rather than somewhere
else. Where God is inside us doesn't matter (I'm not arguing God exists in our
mentality or whatever - he could live there, in your heart, your beliefs, your
soul - wherever). And because of this belief, I think that if you're looking for
spiritual enlightenment or help or relief, I think the answer is to look within,
rather than out.
Of course many people would highly disagree that someone so transcendent such as
God would possibly inhabit mere mortals, well, that is my concept of God.
I don't think that many would disagree with what you said... if they have an
open mind that is. I do believe that there is a little bit of God inside us,
which keeps as honest and true. A conscience, an internal barometer to what is
right or wrong, if you will. Of course, what you said mostly resembles to how
Buddha found his enlightenment...
Okay, well, I'm atheist, thats obvious but of a concept of god, I personally
would like to ask what type, like would it be from an Abrahamic religion, or
some other thing.
Well, my look on it, is just something to look for, just a hope, it may or may
not be real, its just something you can hope for, you don't have to bide by
anything to actually look for it. If I was to say of an entity, I would say that
it isn't omniscient, omnipotent, etc, I would more say that its just a spectator
of an area, just look over things, never interfering, never bothering with
anything, but just looking over, and letting everything go as is, not creating,
etc. Well, I think you get the point.
Somehow, I get the feeling that theres going to be a lot of controversy with
this, but I don't know, go figure.
meh..... imo he is there.... or maybe not he.. but the being is out there
somewhere,..... but what i conceive him as is he just watches over us.... gives
us a path and we are to do what we do ( if you want a more blunt explanation of
what i mean.... basically we're labrats and hes just testing for fun... whoever
does well gets a treat .. aka heaven )
A god is a she for me.And she doesn't know her power yet.She's a Japanese,still
in High School.Very atlethic,smart and pretty,but very eccentric.Oh,and also
interested in many unusual mystery.
If anyone can guess who's her,I tell you that im serious.
Quote by DarkRoseofHellOkay, well,
I'm atheist, thats obvious but of a concept of god, I personally would like to
ask what type, like would it be from an Abrahamic religion, or some other
thing.
Well, my look on it, is just something to look for, just a hope, it may or may
not be real, its just something you can hope for, you don't have to bide by
anything to actually look for it. If I was to say of an entity, I would say that
it isn't omniscient, omnipotent, etc, I would more say that its just a spectator
of an area, just look over things, never interfering, never bothering with
anything, but just looking over, and letting everything go as is, not creating,
etc. Well, I think you get the point.
Somehow, I get the feeling that theres going to be a lot of controversy with
this, but I don't know, go figure.
I guess he means God/gods in general. Abrahamic or not. Lol.
And well, I happen to share the same opinion as you on the umh, entity of
God.
Quote: A god is a she for me.And
she doesn't know her power yet.She's a Japanese,still in High School.Very
atlethic,smart and pretty,but very eccentric.Oh,and also interested in many
unusual mystery.
If anyone can guess who's her,I tell you that im serious.
Suzumiya Haruhi of course
Quote: Okay, well, I'm atheist,
thats obvious but of a concept of god, I personally would like to ask what type,
like would it be from an Abrahamic religion, or some other thing.
Well, my look on it, is just something to look for, just a hope, it may or may
not be real, its just something you can hope for, you don't have to bide by
anything to actually look for it. If I was to say of an entity, I would say that
it isn't omniscient, omnipotent, etc, I would more say that its just a spectator
of an area, just look over things, never interfering, never bothering with
anything, but just looking over, and letting everything go as is, not creating,
etc. Well, I think you get the point.
Somehow, I get the feeling that theres going to be a lot of controversy with
this, but I don't know, go figure.
Actually that isn't atheism, atheists believe in no God/Gods whatsoever. If
asked this question true atheists would instantly say that God doesn't exist in
any way shape or form and that we have no immortal soul. If you believe in the
potentential of god in any way, like you seem to then that qualifies as
agnostic, agnosticism is an individual's own belief in God which can be external
or internal, there are many different agnostic thoughts, the only main thing
being a belief in SOME power, or something higher than mankind.
And while you may be answering the question in an agnostic way, I completely
accept atheists, all religions and agnostics. Fact is that I'm agnostic, I
believe in the human soul and the potential for an afterlife, also in powers
that can't be explained in any way except for magic or divine power. I believe
however that any higher power must not care that much or be kind, and I don't
mind since I believe humans make their own destiny. My basis for the uncaring
type of being is simple, just look at the rates of disease, poverty, famine and
general suffering of mankind, no caring god with any power would allow that to
continue.
No caring god would allow so many babies to die before living a full and happy
life, there would be suffering still, but only to build character and make
humans enjoy the life they live all the more. As such I refuse to believe that
God cares, or maybe he/she/they just don't have any power.
I beleive God is the creator, a parent figure, and a watcher. He may be all
powerful but not all knowing. He gave us free will which means that we can
decide to believe or not believe or any of the inifnite levels in between. We
can also decide what direction our lives take. He stands with us or helps us
when we really need it and then lets us go out on our own when we "jump out
or get pushed out of the nest".
As for the sorrows that beset our kind well we were the ones that made the
choice to try to be like God (read the story of the Garden of Eden) so now we
have to live with that decision and all of its consequences. Lifes like that and
God knew it would be like that which is why the first rule was not to eat from
the one specific tree. We broke the rule and were cast out of Eden but we were
not abandoned. Rather I liken it to as I said earlier being pushed out of the
nest.
Maybe becuz i discover recently, after investigating the meaning, that i'm
agnostic, not atheist... althought there's a version of atheist that fit in
agnostic too... but anyways...
i dont believe in religion's Gods, doenst matter if it is Budda, Jehova, Yavhe,
Christ, Mahoma, whatever...
I believe that nature is essence that brings all the wonder all around the
world,... but becuz i dont believe God's a man, i call my essence Goddess, becuz
women can give life... can birth, not men!
sounds a little bit womanistic, but is the reality.
u should all read ancient history about women's knowledge.
Quote: As for the sorrows that
beset our kind well we were the ones that made the choice to try to be like God
(read the story of the Garden of Eden) so now we have to live with that decision
and all of its consequences. Lifes like that and God knew it would be like that
which is why the first rule was not to eat from the one specific tree. We broke
the rule and were cast out of Eden but we were not abandoned. Rather I liken it
to as I said earlier being pushed out of the nest.
Um... why have a tree if no one's supposed to eat off it? Also, the sins of the
extremely distant relatives don't pass on normally, so why does that one?
Quote: As for the sorrows that beset our kind well we were
the ones that made the choice to try to be like God (read the story of the
Garden of Eden) so now we have to live with that decision and all of its
consequences. Lifes like that and God knew it would be like that which is why
the first rule was not to eat from the one specific tree. We broke the rule and
were cast out of Eden but we were not abandoned. Rather I liken it to as I said
earlier being pushed out of the nest.
Um... why have a tree if no one's supposed to eat off it? Also, the sins of the
extremely distant relatives don't pass on normally, so why does that one?
A god that is not interested in the actions of people, but rather the
harmony/balance of the inhabitants.
A god that is rational and decisive. If he had the kill everyone on earth cuz we
screwed his "blue jewel" so be it. Its better if he made a better
species instead.
I think all these hostilities in the threads come from our great ability to misunderstand one another.
When one reacts to another's post, they generally react to what they think the other person is thinking, but they may have gotten the wrong idea, either because of bad grammar or personal bias.
So, I just want to know, since this is where people ask about God.
What is He(or She) like for you?
Merciful? Just? Kind?
Atheist are welcome to say they don't believe in God, but for the sake of asking, if you did believe He existed, what would he be like?
Oppressive? Uncaring? Impotent?
Well, for me, I'd say that God is an intelligent and just planner. Note that I don't believe Him to be All-powerful or All-knowing, in the full meaning of both words. I believe that there are things that He is not capable of doing or knowing. Like lying, or knowing what a person will do next.
If God can lie, then we all would be second-guessing what he says, and I've read it somewhere in the Bible that he can't indeed lie (though I can't remember the verse). He can be capable of great prophecies, but not the knowledge of what is in store for us in the next moment. Not All-knowing and All-powerful, justified.
Now, for the part where I believe that He is an intelligent and just planner. Intelligent, because of the diverse things found in this universe and how they compliment each other in an "I-can't-comprehend-it-all" kinda way. Just, because He gave all of us the chance to choose our own destinies via Free Will and doesn't infringe upon it. Planner, because of the book of the Apocalypse, and how it was written as a way of warning people of the things to come.
So, it may not make sense to another Sam out there but it makes sense to this Sam here. So, how about you? What is your concept of God?
Kind, just, an observer even among observers, caring to a fault.
As for being more in depth...
Kind and just in a way that God'll never turn away from those in need, and will always give the benefit of the doubt even to those who would rather defy or defame Him. Even though he did cast us out of Paradise for disobeying His word, He still waits with open arms for us.
An observer in a way that he simply watches the fruits of His labor (i.e. humans) as they try to live their own way of life.
Although an observer, He is exceptionally caring and willing to help at a moment's notice. The problem is He is somewhat similar to Superman in that, in spite of all of his almighty powers, not even He can be everywhere to help everyone at once. He is often at times forced to make a judgment call as to whom to lend assistance, and at times it has led to disastrous consequences. And even though mankind has proven time and time again that we are survivors, rebuilding the old wastes to start anew, God is still willing to extend his hand to assist us when things are dire.
I have several kami in my little world I have many to choose from just like my personalities
so it will be slightly hard to answer this one straight up but for
the most part they are kind and caring, slightly mean and sadistic at times but
hey aren't we all 
People will very likely disagree with what I'm thinking, but firstly I would like to state that I'm not binded to any religion. Having said that, I'm not picking on any religion because I have very little knowledge of religion.
My concept of God: I don't want to personalise God, but rather I feel that God exists within us, rather than somewhere else. Where God is inside us doesn't matter (I'm not arguing God exists in our mentality or whatever - he could live there, in your heart, your beliefs, your soul - wherever). And because of this belief, I think that if you're looking for spiritual enlightenment or help or relief, I think the answer is to look within, rather than out.
Of course many people would highly disagree that someone so transcendent such as God would possibly inhabit mere mortals, well, that is my concept of God.
I don't think that many would disagree with what you said... if they have an open mind that is. I do believe that there is a little bit of God inside us, which keeps as honest and true. A conscience, an internal barometer to what is right or wrong, if you will. Of course, what you said mostly resembles to how Buddha found his enlightenment...
Okay, well, I'm atheist, thats obvious but of a concept of god, I personally would like to ask what type, like would it be from an Abrahamic religion, or some other thing.
Well, my look on it, is just something to look for, just a hope, it may or may not be real, its just something you can hope for, you don't have to bide by anything to actually look for it. If I was to say of an entity, I would say that it isn't omniscient, omnipotent, etc, I would more say that its just a spectator of an area, just look over things, never interfering, never bothering with anything, but just looking over, and letting everything go as is, not creating, etc. Well, I think you get the point.
Somehow, I get the feeling that theres going to be a lot of controversy with this, but I don't know, go figure.
meh..... imo he is there.... or maybe not he.. but the being is out there somewhere,..... but what i conceive him as is he just watches over us.... gives us a path and we are to do what we do ( if you want a more blunt explanation of what i mean.... basically we're labrats and hes just testing for fun... whoever does well gets a treat .. aka heaven )
A god is a she for me.And she doesn't know her power yet.She's a Japanese,still in High School.Very atlethic,smart and pretty,but very eccentric.Oh,and also interested in many unusual mystery.
If anyone can guess who's her,I tell you that im serious.
I guess he means God/gods in general. Abrahamic or not. Lol.
And well, I happen to share the same opinion as you on the umh, entity of God.
i am an atheist now
but i was a buddhist before
i find god to be biased in life but kind as well at the same time
I will like to state, first of all, that I am an atheist. A non-believer of divine entities.
A heretic.
Now, my concept of the Divine Providence:
He justs sits somewhere, looking at his creation.
Observing.
But doing nothing else.
Whatever happens with his creation is not his problem.
my concept of god is ME
Suzumiya Haruhi of course
Actually that isn't atheism, atheists believe in no God/Gods whatsoever. If asked this question true atheists would instantly say that God doesn't exist in any way shape or form and that we have no immortal soul. If you believe in the potentential of god in any way, like you seem to then that qualifies as agnostic, agnosticism is an individual's own belief in God which can be external or internal, there are many different agnostic thoughts, the only main thing being a belief in SOME power, or something higher than mankind.
And while you may be answering the question in an agnostic way, I completely accept atheists, all religions and agnostics. Fact is that I'm agnostic, I believe in the human soul and the potential for an afterlife, also in powers that can't be explained in any way except for magic or divine power. I believe however that any higher power must not care that much or be kind, and I don't mind since I believe humans make their own destiny. My basis for the uncaring type of being is simple, just look at the rates of disease, poverty, famine and general suffering of mankind, no caring god with any power would allow that to continue.
No caring god would allow so many babies to die before living a full and happy life, there would be suffering still, but only to build character and make humans enjoy the life they live all the more. As such I refuse to believe that God cares, or maybe he/she/they just don't have any power.
Concept, not belief... I never said anywhere that I believe in god -.-
I beleive God is the creator, a parent figure, and a watcher. He may be all powerful but not all knowing. He gave us free will which means that we can decide to believe or not believe or any of the inifnite levels in between. We can also decide what direction our lives take. He stands with us or helps us when we really need it and then lets us go out on our own when we "jump out or get pushed out of the nest".
As for the sorrows that beset our kind well we were the ones that made the choice to try to be like God (read the story of the Garden of Eden) so now we have to live with that decision and all of its consequences. Lifes like that and God knew it would be like that which is why the first rule was not to eat from the one specific tree. We broke the rule and were cast out of Eden but we were not abandoned. Rather I liken it to as I said earlier being pushed out of the nest.
Maybe becuz i discover recently, after investigating the meaning, that i'm agnostic, not atheist... althought there's a version of atheist that fit in agnostic too... but anyways...
i dont believe in religion's Gods, doenst matter if it is Budda, Jehova, Yavhe, Christ, Mahoma, whatever...
I believe that nature is essence that brings all the wonder all around the world,... but becuz i dont believe God's a man, i call my essence Goddess, becuz women can give life... can birth, not men!
sounds a little bit womanistic, but is the reality.
u should all read ancient history about women's knowledge.
take care.
An unwilling doctor inside a quarantined village.
Um... why have a tree if no one's supposed to eat off it? Also, the sins of the extremely distant relatives don't pass on normally, so why does that one?
That's off topic, sorry.
A god that is not interested in the actions of people, but rather the harmony/balance of the inhabitants.
A god that is rational and decisive. If he had the kill everyone on earth cuz we screwed his "blue jewel" so be it. Its better if he made a better species instead.
it's like u're so smart, humans always do sins, we cant say or judge God like that, He knows wut kindness is, wut love is, more than u