Several years ago I had an unusual experience concerning an uncle, a distant relative who lived over a thousand miles away.
While driving my car I suddenly felt the unmistakable presence of this relative that I hardly even knew. He was more like someone I had heard about than someone I knew. It was very strange; it felt as though I was momentarily lifted right out of my physical body. I seemed to be suspended somehow beyond space and time, bathed in a love so intense It felt like I could have just disappear into it at any moment if It would have let me. It only lasted for a few seconds, but it seemed to last forever at the same time. I realize how crazy this must sound. The experience was so strong that at first I was afraid I was loosing my grip on reality. I finally managed to chalk it up to an over active imagination.
Three days later I got a call from my aunt telling me that this uncle we are talking about had gone into a coma and died the day I had the experience. It felt like ice water had been poured down my back when she told me this. I had lost any real ideas of God or faith and had become somewhat of an atheist. Needless to say this experience caused me to rethink some of the conclusions I had come to.
I feel blessed to now understand that even in our darkest confusion something loves us so much that it went out of its way to assist me and bring me back to a state of absolute certainty about Gods love for us.
During the experience it seemed like there was a vast amount of information that I was somehow allowed access to. One thing that I came away from this experience understanding beyond any shadow of a doubt was that any Idea that God is unhappy with us or would judge or allow us to be punished for any reason is simply impossible.
I can’t explain the love I felt with words. They simply don’t make words big enough or complete enough to do this. The only way I can begin to convey this love to you is to say that there was simply nothing else there. Nothing but love. No hint of judgment, no displeasure of any sort. It is as though God sees us as being as perfect as we were the day we were created. It is only in our confused idea of ourselves that we seem to have changed.
I hope this is of some help to you. Good luck. Love and blessings.
Your brother don
2006-08-05 02:08:51
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answered by Anonymous
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The test for some entity to be god is very simple. These four verses of the Qur'an correctly describe God the All mighty:
Arabic Text:
Qul Huw-Allahu Ahad
Allah-us-Samad
Lam yalid wl lam yulad
Wa lam yakul lahu kufuwan ahad
English Translation:
He is Allah, the One and Only!
Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
He begetteth not nor is He begotten.
And there is none like unto Him.
Simple just put anything that claims to be god in the above test if it carries all the four characteristics then worship him.
2006-08-05 02:11:01
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answered by Monk Mst 3
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Vedanta is scientific exposition of truth. It expounds the truth methodically, logically. It does not rely on the authority of a preceptor. Its truth is its authority.
No master or messiah can claim it. No religion has a hold on it. It belongs to one and all. It bears no distinction of caste or creed, community or country. Its universal application appeals to all lovers of truth.
Present religious systems are governed by personalities, maxims and mandates. There is a saying: Grammar is the grave of language. Try to save grammar, keep it invariable, and language will be dead. Just so, the rigidity of preceptors and precepts saps the vitality of religion.
The intelligentsia, particularly youth the world over, detest rigidity. They do not wish to be dictated by doctrines and dogmas. They revolt against such unnatural education. We need to look at Vedanta in its pristine glory. Make an independent assessment of truth without relying on authorities.
George Bernard Shaw once remarked that the most intelligent person he had met in his life was his tailor, "Because he is the only one who takes fresh measurements every time I go to him". This should be our approach to Vedanta.
We tend to let ourselves get hypnotised by views and opinions of others. Even the intelligentsia have been accepting religious doctrines and dogmas passively. Some accept a religious belief just because it is the oldest. Others accept it only because it is followed by vast numbers. Still others accept it because it comes from a great personality.
Few get to the merit of teaching. Much less imbibe the spirit of religion. There is a blind following everywhere. Such an approach to religion has brought about a spiritual epidemic. It is practically destroying the human race. If religion is to serve people it has to be judged and accepted on its own merit. Not on authorities.
The study of Vedanta will reveal to you that it is founded on its own authority. It is based on reason and logic. You must, therefore, approach Vedanta as you would science or mathematics.
A faith founded on authority is no faith. Take up Vedanta on its own merits. Do not allow the personality and life of a spiritual master interfere with his teaching. Only then you will be able to enter into the spirit of religion. You do not have to sell your liberty to a spiritual guru.
The gurus drew their inspiration from their own Self. The same fountainhead of inspiration is within you. You can do the same. There is no use relying on external forces for gaining internal strength.
There is a general belief that one has to retire to the solitude of the forests for the study and practice of Vedanta, to lead the life of an ascetic. This is not true. Vedanta does not expect anyone to live a life of resignation. It is not a retirement plan but a technique of dynamic living.
2006-08-05 02:08:14
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-11-03 22:43:32
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answered by ? 4
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God is everything pure, kind and love. God is good and honest and delightful and inspiring and comforting and encouraging and caring and thoughtful. He is incapable of making mistakes He is incapable of doing anything evil or wrong.
Yes I believe in God. He is the Creator of all living things, of all human kind of the past, present and future. He is the Father of His son Jesus Christ who died on the cross for all human kinds sins.
Do you believe in God? Do you believe in His son Jesus Christ? Do you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior and do you believe that He died on the cross for your sins? If you are a true believer (and God will know if you are or not) then you shall be in paradise after you die.
2006-08-05 02:14:12
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answered by Lyndee 4
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1. An imaginary sociopolitical construct.
2. An imaginary sociopolitical construct.
3. I believe he is an imaginary sociopolitical construct.
2006-08-05 02:10:04
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answered by the last ninja 6
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the reasom that i believe in God is b/c he woke me up this mornin and is goin to start me on my way to day and i believe in him all the time since i was 5 yrs old so he has got me this far y stop now
2006-08-05 02:08:49
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answered by lele 2
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