God's Mind

[alex717]

Does anyone here believe that perhaps the universe is purely within God's (for lack of a better word) mind? Perhaps the universe is simply a impermanent thought of his which he continues in order to simulate growth in his souls (us)? In order for us to learn lessons that only can be learned from being mortal? Such as lessons that include not just human physical or mental stimulus but also acts of evil that we inflict or can have inflicted on us? This is pertaining from the belief that in God's actual reality there can be no evil.

[William]

Originally Posted by alex717

Does anyone here believe that perhaps the universe is purely within God's (for lack of a better word) mind? Perhaps the universe is simply a impermanent thought of his which he continues in order to simulate growth in his souls (us)? In order for us to learn lessons that only can be learned from being mortal? Such as lessons that include not just human physical or mental stimulus but also acts of evil that we inflict or can have inflicted on us? This is pertaining from the belief that in God's actual reality there can be no evil.

Now you are beginning to understand it my friend.

William

[alex717]

care to assist me more?

[William]

Originally Posted by alex717

care to assist me more?

I am not real sure how to link you to the post but it is post #194 of the thread "Do you believe in God?". I am about to call it a day and I will love to address your question in the morning when I am not so tired. Please read that post and perhaps it might shed a little light on what you are asking.

Thanks,
William

[William]

Originally Posted by alex717

care to assist me more?

Whatever that "God's mind" is, we are a part of that. IMO. Insofar as we deem ourselves apart from it is the root of our problems. It is as though we have too much noise that will allow our minds to "meld" with that universal mind of God. Shade's of Spock. Ha. We can only come to this realization as we observe how inadequate we are. As I have said it had to be this way. Our live's have just begun and we have a long way to go and perhaps by experiencing what not to do, we would come to our senses and realize we are missing a crucial ingredient that will make us whole. You know "that missing link". Our biggest mistake is not doing everything we can to insure that tomorrow is better than today. We give it little regard in that we assume our live's to be limited, not realizing "we" will be "a part" of that tomorrow instilling in us to "get while the getting is good" as we give little thought to the mess we are making. After all we are going to be dead. Who gives a ****, right. A little crude perhaps, but I am afraid it is the truth.

Freeing the mind of man and releasing him from those fears imposed on him as he strives to exist on this planet is the first step. In our desperate desire to survive life, we fail to live life. Considering what is in store regarding what lies ahead once we come to this realization, is what life is all about as we truly look forward to tomorrow as we know it will be better than today. It is my hope all will share in that experience, but I do have my doubts. That's out of all of our hands.

William

[sarek]

William said most of it already. Those are very good words.

Let me just add this:

In my view God(or rather becoming God) is the purpose of the universe. God is the alpha and omega.
That means all of us are parts of the universe's process of becoming God. Not one part is any less than any other part.
Is all this really so much different from the teachings of the New Testament? It even says "you can only come to God through my mediation"
I think this is a very good example how philosophy and religion can lead to exactly the same outcome.

[xris]

What is this obsession to reinvent god because the old gods failed the test of logic...I can understand not dismising him but to create god in your image of him is taking it just too far...We have to prove the possibility of it existing first before you can describe her/him...Coming from a position of certainty is not my way of debating but i am open to open discussion..Like the old gods.. tell me one thing that you could give me for me to even start believing your god exists?

[alex717]

the creative nature of the universe for one, just ask yourself this, do you like the thought of you dying and becoming nothing? Or would you rather want to go to a place of paradise and be with loved ones... The faith is also hope, hope that we are on a road to somewhere magnificent, even if its just enlightenment. Logic and possibilities are just man's ways, if it were easy to believe in God then this world not teach anyone anything.

[xris]

Originally Posted by alex717

the creative nature of the universe for one, just ask yourself this, do you like the thought of you dying and becoming nothing? Or would you rather want to go to a place of paradise and be with loved ones... The faith is also hope, hope that we are on a road to somewhere magnificent, even if its just enlightenment. Logic and possibilities are just man's ways, if it were easy to believe in God then this world not teach anyone anything.

I am not going to believe just to make myself feel better or give me light when the shadows grow...I can believe in an afterlife if i have enough proof but i dont necessarily need a god for that to happen...wishful thinking never created a god of substance just another crutch to lean on.. As for the wonders of the universe yes there well may be a creator but dont try describing him because of your attribution..

[alex717]

I havent given a description of him...