Discussion»Questions»Religion and Spirituality» Do you think a study the many gods that existed since concept of gods began would help give a better understanding of God of the bible?
If you want to understand this or that god, the thing to do is read the book that he/she/it gave for that purpose. So far, only one has given a book for that purpose. All the others want you to tie into their religion as spoken, not written, by some person. Eventually someone might collect all the spoken words into a written compilation, but the religion is still based on crap spoken by some human. That is why you are urged to read the bible rather than asking random people to tell you what it says. The bible was written, not compiled from spoken words.
I like "God said it, that settles it. It doesn't matter if anybody agrees with it or not."
In 2 Timothy 3:16 it says “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”
Now the Vedas are one of the most ancient and sacred of scriptures and they say, in Yajurveda 32:3 about God, "Na tasya Pratima asti" meaning "Of Him (God) there is no likeness"
The truth of the matter is: There is one God. Always has been Always will be. Want an understanding of God? God exists within you as you. Look within, find that oneness within you. Beyond your thoughts, beyond your ego, When the mind is still, the presence of God is experienced as your Self, The light of your consciousness.
I do not presume to speak for Baba, but I think one might see Baba's post answering the question if one precedes it with an implied "No, because...." The answer to the question "Do you think ......" would then read: "No, because...." ".....The truth of the matter is: There is one God. Always has been Always will be."
Your second statement could be taken as a criticism for not expressing someone else's opinion or a compliment for unique and original thinking.
How do you know only one god -maybe God clones himself so every individual person is provided with a personal God. I gave some thought to that possibility and supposing that may be the case I made an agreement that I will not take trouble to worship and pray to him and that seems to be working fine. He seems to be looking after me satisfactoily.
If we take your scenario in which "maybe God clones himself so every individual person is provided with a personal God" then in that scenario the "only one god" would be the original one from which the clones were made, the one who initiated the creation, the coming into being, of all that there is and has ever been.
1. "My clone God says I don't have to believe what the bible says" >>> okay. I assume you believe that particular instruction of your "clone God" because it seems reasonable to you. I further assume that if the instruction of your "clone God" had been something like "trip up that old lady struggling up the street with her shopping" you would not follow it, because it wouldn't seem reasonable to you.
2. Your "clone God" is by definition a creation, not The Creator. It makes sense to have The Creator as God, and not to regard a creation as God.
We just keep things simple between us, no complications. He just helps me along sometimes and never says or suggest anything. That's the way a God should be.
"He just helps me along sometimes" could be an understatement considering that all the countless laws, including those of food digestion and blood circulation, are set up in our favour.
As for "[My clone God] never says or suggest anything" it seems to clash head on with "My clone God says I don't have to believe what the bible says"
"The bible stories about God were written by men who were inspired by the stories written about all the crazy previous gods." >>> That sounds like a conclusion derived from reasoning. Why not use that kind of reasoning to sift through the various books that are claimed to be scripture by the major religions of the world to help you get a reasonable, positive concept of God? You could get yourself a concept of God that will allow you to confidently say, "If there is God, this is what He must be like"
I don't think I could be that interested to do a lot of serious research; just that I might have a helpful God clone is sufficient for me. I think Buddha's wisdom has been about the best I have ever heard rather than stuff in the 'inspired by God' scriptures. At least a half dozen times an unexpected almost miraculous turn of events saved me from a lot of trouble in the past. I imagine people do experience these sort of things anyway and say it is their guardian angel or something.
This post was edited by Kittigate at February 25, 2018 12:24 PM MST
You're quite puzzling and seemingly full of conflicts and this is another one. You say "I don't think I could be that interested to do a lot of serious research" even though, "At least a half dozen times an unexpected almost miraculous turn of events saved me from a lot of trouble in the past." With other people just one "wake up" call has been enough to send them on a serious search. Joshua Evans in the clip below, being just a youth, was a bit more reckless. He ignored his first "wake up" call, a "miraculous turn of events". It took another "miraculous turn of events" to push him into a serious search. Fast forward to 3 minutes for his "miraculous turn of events" and compare them with yours. Perhaps yours were not that scary, I don't know.
not just trying to respond to the apparent cry for help but trying to understand the apparent conflicts you present as well. However, the barrier you have erected against both is too heavy. Anyway, keep posting, and seeking elsewhere and I hope you find a good answer to what's troubling you. Matthew 7:8 has Jesus saying, “Ask, and it will be given to you….. For everyone who asks receives”
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