Who is GOD?

Question

Who is God and what does he really want from us?
Why does God have so many different names?
Why do people fight for 'Allah', 'Ram', 'Jesus', etc.?
Can Conscience be God Himself?
If yes, how do I talk to him? Will he answer?

Who is God and what does he really want from us?
Why does God have so many different names?
Why do people fight for 'Allah', 'Ram', 'Jesus', etc.?
Can Conscience be God Himself?
If yes, how do I talk to him? Will he answer?

PS: Bible pushers-please refrain.

Thanks Guys, I've liked most responses and would be waiting for the best.
However, my Questions are very generic. So no Bible or Faith pushing here. Thanks for your efforts.

Answer 1

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Mysticism teaches us that the human form is the microcosm wherein this entire macrocosm maybe found. The human form contains the soul --- a drop of that Divine Ocean which is God. Each drop has the potential to return to the Lord --- yet it is a matter to be EXPERIENCED and not INTELLECTUALIZED


WHO IS GOD AND WHAT DOES HE REALLY WANT FROM US?
Before we define God, it is necessary to understand some of the limitations we have to face when discussing such a grand subject. Our Mind is a finite entity. This means it has its limitations. It had a beginning and an end. It can do so much, and then can do no more. For example, we can multiply figures mentally to a certain extent; we can hear sounds in specific frequency ranges; we cannot perceive the presence of X Rays; we cannot tune in our senses to the radio waves from the local broadcasting services. This brings us to an important principle of life which applies equally to mysticism---- THERE ARE THINGS WHICH EXIST THAT CANNOT BE PERCEIVED BY THE SENSES. The greatest drawback is ---- How can the mind understand something which is greater than itself? How can a finite entity comprehend something Infinite like God? And just as man can understand the above with the help of certain tools, man CAN come to know GOD through certain methods

We shall try to discuss God with our limited mind and try to get a tiny glimpse of Him.

God has certain attributes. We are told that He is comprised of
1--- Omniscience
2--- Omnipresence
3--- Omnipotence
4--- Love

Since He has created everything, He is the Creator of Knowledge itself. It also means that there is nothing unknown to God. God is therefore the Supreme Power of Consciousness.

God is present in every particle of the creation, for He would need to be everywhere in order to know everything. If God is everywhere in His creation, it is obvious that He also resides within every one of us, for are we not a part of the creation? We take up space and exist, so an Omnipresent God must be present within all of us.

The Lord is the Ultimate Power and since he is the Ultimate Power, His ‘will’, must ultimately prevail in all matters. From His vantage point, there can be no activity taking place in the creation without His sanction. As the Ultimate Power, He must be in contact of the creation

Another quality of Omnipotence is ‘Free Will’. Certainly an All Powerful Force can do anything it wishes. (To put it in other words, free will increases as consciousness is elevated. The higher up in consciousness we go, the more free will is in operation).

On the human level, free will is conditioned and limited by our circumstances and our actions. Divine Love is different to Human Love. When we love someone, he must somehow meet our needs and desires and thus becomes part of the reason we are moved to love him. Human love is conditional and imperfect. In human love we attempt to merge with the beloved but at best, it brings us emotionally closer to one another. We cannot give up our own individuality and way of thinking, which is necessary to become truly One with another.

In Divine Love, individuality ceases and one becomes united with the Lord and the entire creation. The Divine Lover, having merged himself into the Ocean of God, sees Divinity pervading every creature. If we really understood His Plan, then anyone who becomes One with God must experience this Divine love, or CESSATION OF ALL DUALITY.

When we rely upon our mind, we are utilizing a highly subjective instrument. This tendency of mind to pick and choose, accept and reject, renders it difficult to be an objective observer. The mind is also made of filters, bypasses, mazes and baffles. These constitute our values, prejudices, point of view, etc. In order for an outside stimulus to reach our inner awareness, it must first successfully work its way through this complicated maze. Perhaps the stimulus, such as a new idea, may be repugnant to our value system. In such a case, it encounters resistance. The mind plays tricks. The mind will gladly cooperate in justifying its decisions by assembling supporting facts. We must be, therefore, careful, in the pursuit of Spiritual Truth, to be aware of the mind’s limitations and blocks

INNER MYSTIC TRUTH CANNOT BE PERCEIVED THROUGH INTELLECTUAL PREJUDICE. ONLY AN UNBIASED MIND IS CAPABLE OF PERCEIVING TRUTH


Man has been programmed by God to seek
1--- Infinite Existence
2--- Infinite Knowledge or Awareness
3--- Infinite Bliss

Everyone is frightened of Death. We wonder what is beyond the door of Death. Man is obsessed with immortality. He has built his culture around a response to this fear. Memorials of himself abound everywhere to dampen his fear of oblivion…. The Pyramids of Pharaohs of Egypt are an example of man’s hope of an afterlife. Man is a curious and conscious creature. Would anyone wish to live 300 years in coma? There is no virtue in existence without awareness. Science itself is based upon the premise of curiosity. Yet, with all this new-found knowledge, are we content? No. we continually launch new projects. Not content with the mysteries of this planet, we have begun inter-planetary exploration. Man desires infinite knowledge or awareness. He can be content only if he knows everything.

But what would be the purpose of knowing everything and existing eternally if that existence were unbearable or insufferable? It is clear that we all desire Love, Bliss, Peace or Happiness

Man truly desires God, for only by becoming one with Him, can we fulfil these conditions. Only the Infinite can give of the Infinite; only the Omniscient can give us knowledge

The moving away from negative and unrewarding experiences, we are automatically moving towards positive experiences, whether we realise it or not

This world is designed to be a training ground for the soul

First stage
A human being tries to indulge in sensual pleasures to find his happiness. The world of the five senses is a fascinating one, there is so much to see, do and experience. But sensual pleasures do not provide man with “perpetual or constant” pleasure. There is something ephemeral about them. He begins to avoid them gradually.

Second stage
The next evolutionary step for us is to move into the sphere of worldly attainments. Wealth, name, fame and positions of power begin to take priority. Here again, he finds disappointment. Look at the people who are applauded by the masses. Today they are public heroes, tomorrow, the object of ridicule and scorn. An ex prime minister becomes a virtual nobody when he leaves office. A rich man finds that he is now obsessed with safeguarding his wealth. He begins to suspect the motives of his close contacts. He finds his friends vanish when disaster strikes. He finds no peace with what he has and finds that he wants even more. Wealth, Power, Position and Fame never fill our needs because they are transitory and fleeting

Third stage
Man concludes that a life of selfless service is the answer. He places his talents at the disposal of mankind. By such altruistic service, he hopes to get an uplifting effect upon his inner being. And therefore, the world has no dearth of noble philanthropists. This 3rd phase represents a significant improvement. We are less self-centred. This comes closer to True Love where we are actively concerned about the well being of others over ourselves. But here, too, eventually, despair sets in, for a slowly dawning consciousness decrees that our efforts are having but little effect on the world. For every good deed we do, another person is performing an evil one. We find we are sweeping the world clean, while others are constantly dumping additional garbage on the newly swept ground. No one has ever succeeded in changing the nature of the world. The world seems bent upon following its prescribed course despite all our efforts. The philanthropist also finds that the masses often turn on him, as in the case of Gandhi. When Christ spoke to the general masses regarding good moral conduct, He was accused of trying to set up some kind of kingdom for himself.

Fourth stage
The ultimate conclusion which we reach is that the world is designed to operate in DUALITY. Every quality we can name or identify has its opposite attribute. There is good and evil, virtue and sin, honour and dishonour, day and night, riches and poverty, male and female, birth and death. For evil person there seems to be a good one and for every catastrophe which takes place, good works soon follow. In short, the world seems programmed to operate in this given duality, and despite the efforts of the noblest of men, we have not eliminated war, poverty, suffering or prejudice.

Evidently the Lord wants us to rise above this world of Duality and Opposites. Only then can the soul find Liberation from Bondage. Man realises that the world is a restriction, so are the body and mind. Man sees the necessity of turning from the finite to the infinite. The fourth and final stage has been reached



WHY DOES GOD HAVE SO MANY DIFFERENT NAMES?
WHY DO PEOPLE FIGHT FOR 'ALLAH', 'RAM', 'JESUS', ETC.?
If God has made this entire creation, He can only be an impartial Power. He has sent many Enlightened Souls from Him to the world. Some of these souls were Jesus, Allah and Ram. Such souls were and are spread into the entire world. Many religions were started in their name although their main purpose was only to help man to find God.
We give so many names to God out of Love and Adoration. And of course, different languages and different languages have different names for God. These different names have been misunderstood by many to believe that there are as many Gods as there are religions…. Their God being the True One and other religions having the False God



CAN CONSCIENCE BE GOD HIMSELF?
Conscience is the moral compass placed by God by which man can ultimately reach Him. Man is either moving towards or away from God on this moral compass. Man reads holy books to seek God…. He abides by the rules and instructions given in these holy books and thus purifies and cleanses his self. The purer the soul the higher is his state of Consciousness or Awareness



IF YES, HOW DO I TALK TO HIM? WILL HE ANSWER?
I know of ONLY ONE WAY----- MEDITATION----- YES HE DOES ANSWER----provided that man has reached a high level of purification and innocence

There may be other ways of talking to God….the possibilities are there but this has worked for me


Also read my answer in
Defining and identifying God
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjAV9G2ZgkkRZfL1x8VhxMDsy6IX?qid=1006051316924

Answer 2

that is a really good question and i am ashamed that i can't fully answer it. God is a spirit. He is our creator. He is all-powerful, mighty, merciful, and I am sure if i went on and on u'd get bored, so i wont. Why God has so many names i am not sure. some names were considered sacred and could only be said at either certain times of the year or by certain people, (i'm not posititve which one) so people probably came up with other names to refer to God... this is just my opinion, no fact. I dont think our conscience is God, i think instead that is a gift from God. You can talk to him, and he answers, if you have faith, you will be able to FEEL and know that it is God's answer.

OH and another reason for so many names, might be that the bible has been translated into so many different languages... that they have varied.

ok, i read some of ur other answers, and i know there are SO MANY views on God and all, but some really bothered me, like the ones that just say "go to church" "read the bible" because sometimes u have to dig deeper than that... sorry i just had to let that out.

Answer 3

God is either God or Jesus not all those other names they are mostly made up people. If you want to know the truth then try going to a Church or read a Bible. The Bible was created to help answer questions it may be confusing at first so you should just research what it says and reread to comprehend. That is the only way you can get the real answers. Also God answer people in different ways. Always follow this verse: John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son for who so every believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

Answer 4

God is
Yaweh or Jehovah are common vocalizations of God's personal name based on the Hebrew tetragrammaton (above). Most modern Christian Bibles have removed this name in nearly all of the 7000 places it appears in the Hebrew Scriptures, usually replacing it with 'LORD' or a similar alternative. The name does appear at four places in the King James Bible (e.g. Exodus 6:3), but is only used with prominence by the Jehovah's Witnesses. Nearly all Christian traditions recognize the name in some form, even if it has largely fallen out of use.

Jesus (Yeshua`, Yeshû` or Yehoshûa`) is a Hebraic personal name meaning "Jehovah Saves", and Christ means "the anointed" in Greek. (translating Messiah). Much of Christendom believes in a divine Trinity, i.e. a single God manifest in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

Answer 5

If a person was to stand in the center of a large room, and the crowd gathers around, High above the heads the person hold a box of many sides. Fully sealed. No one can see what is inside. This person then states that on each side of this box is a word written to describe what is in the box. As people read the sides they see they begin to yell out guesses as to the contents of the box. One calls out God, and other Allah, yet another yells Buddah. Many people do not move their spots, they simply take guessing by viewing the box for the side they are standing on. Still more people walk aroudn the box, examining all the sides and taking what they feel to be an educated guess. Is the box filled with one large entity who encompasses all descrition, or it is many, like a box of marbles? We will never know. Does it truly matter what is in the box? I don't think it does. As long as we know there is a box, we will each be given the chance to believe in what we feel in our hearts.

Answer 6

this is a short story of the life of god in his point of view

I looked out in to the blank space. Where was i what was i doing here.Why was i here in this dark place with nothing in all directions what was i to do. Did god have a higher purpose no he couldnt have he is existence right??? wrong?? The god that you think exists does not. We all look up at the sky and think that there is a GOD and he made us all. The thing is god is not a spirt he is the creator of the human race!!!! but people dont see that he did not make the world!! The world made its self every star was not made by god. Something made the human race this in fact is who every one should be serving he is "the creator". You can call the creator God, you can call him what ever you want to but he will always be The creator of humans for real! He is not a spirt for he is not human. HE is not all powerful yet he made human power just proving some people wrong ge he!@

Answer 7

god put you here for a reason and it may not seem like the reason is clear but eventually it will be. God has many names because being how he is everywhere people use different names for him but everywhere in this world he is the same God who freed his people from Egypt and sent his son to die for us. he is a merciful God. people fight for those you mentioned because people fight for all they believe rational or not. now i have caused you to probably wonder what out of these is real and what is not. look around you look at the birds the flowers the trees this couldn't JUST HAPPEN it had to come from a higher being. and all you need to love God like so many very happy people is a faith in him you dont just believe in God you know God. and no he is not near the same thing as your conscience. your conscience is your feelings. God is your soul. and he is always there and all you have to do is uncover him by praying. he will answer when he knows it is the right time you may turn your back on God but he will never and i mean never abandon you. it may seem like it at times but he is always there for you.
GOD LOVES YOU AND EVERYONE OR ELSE HE WOULD NOT HAVE SENT HIS SON TO DIE FOR OUR SINS

Answer 8

First, God is not Jesus. Jesus was the son of God, his creation, much like us. God has different names because of different religions who don't believe in the same concepts. You can talk to God by praying, and if you stay true to his will, then he will answer with good things. read up on the Bible, it's very interesting.

Answer 9

GOD is love. There could be many other definitions but all wrapped up in these three words: GOD is love. HE wants us to give Him glory and honor, be obedient, rest on Him and always have an attitude of gratitude.(not only one day of the year that is thanksgiving) People fight for "Allah..." because we, human on earth need a superior being to respect, a supreme being that is above all of us that we worship. Conscience cannot be God because all of us we act on a very fleshy mode. Too many times, we think evil, revenge. To commit an outrageous act, we " kill" the conscience. Talking to GOD is easy. Simply call on His name, give Him the praise and glory that He so deserves,then talk to Him like you would talk to me, HE always answers only when you ask with faith, GOD says in Mark 9:23 " All is possible to whom who believes." GOD will rock your boat(test your faith) but HE will deliver you.

Answer 10

God is what you make of him. Do yourself a favor and explore all religions. For anyone to answer this question with a simple answer is either an idiot, or lost. God has taken many forms. Romans had many Gods, so did Greeks. I believe that God is something that man has made up so that you will feel comfortable when you die. That there is something more.

Answer 11

The Bible says my King is a seven-way king....He's the King of the Jews; that's a racial king....He's the King of Israel; that's a national King....He's the King of Righteousness....He's the King of the Ages.....He's the King of Heaven....He's the King of Glory....He's the King of kings, and He's the Lord of lords. That's my King. Well....I wonder, do you know Him?.... David said, "The Heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork. My King is a sovereign King. No means of measure can define His limitless love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply. No barrier can hinder Him from pouring out His blessings. He's enduringly strong....He's entirely sincere....He's eternally steadfast....He's immortally graceful....He's imperially powerful....He's impartially merciful....... Do you know Him?

He's the greatest phenomenon that ever crossed the horizon of this world. He's God's Son....He's a sinner's Saviour....He's the centerpiece of civilization....He stands in the solitude of Himself....He's august....He's unique....He's unparalleled....He's unprecedented....He's the loftiest idea in literature....He's the highest personality in philosophy....He's the supreme problem in higher criticism....He's the fundamental doctrine of true theology....He's the cardinal necessity for spiritual religion....He's the miracle of the age.... He's the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him....He's the only one qualified to be an all sufficient Saviour...... I wonder if you know Him today?

He supplies strength for the weak....He's available for the tempted and the tried....He sympathizes and He saves....He strengthens and sustains....He guards and He guides....He heals the sick....He cleanses lepers....He forgives sinners....He discharges debtors....He delivers captives....He defends the feeble....He blesses the young....He serves the unfortunate....He regards the aged....He rewards the diligent....and He beautifies the meek....... I wonder if you know Him?

Well, my King....is the King....He's the key to knowledge....He's the wellspring to wisdom....He's the doorway of deliverance....He's the pathway of peace....He's the roadway of righteousness ....He's the highway of holiness....He's the gateway of glory....... Do you know Him?

Well....His office is manifold....His promise is sure....His light is matchless....His goodness is limitless....His mercy is everlasting....His love never changes....His word is enough....His grace is sufficient....His reign is righteous....and His yoke is easy, and his burden is light. I wish I could describe Him to you, but He's indescribable....He's incomprehensible....He's invincible....He's irresistible.

Well, you can't get Him out of your mind....You can't get Him off of your hand....You can't out live Him, and you can't live without Him....The Pharisees couldn't stand Him, but they found out they couldn't stop Him....Pilate couldn't find any fault in Him....The witnesses couldn't get their testimonies to agree....Herod couldn't kill Him....Death couldn't handle Him, and the grave couldn't hold Him. Yea!!!, that's my King, that's my King.

Father..."Thine is the Kingdom....and the Power....and the Glory....Forever"....and ever, and ever, and ever, and ever. How long is that? And ever...and ever...and when you get through with all the forevers, then.... AMEN!....AMEN!