An Open Letter From God
My dear children, and believe Me, that is all of you, I consider myself a pretty patient guy. I mean, look at the Grand Canyon. It took millions of years to get it right. And about evolution? Boy, nothing is slower than designing that whole Darwinian thing to take place cell by cell and gene by gene. And I have been patient through your fashions, your civilizations, wars and schemes, and the countless ways that you take Me for granted until you get yourselves into big trouble again and again. I want to let you know about some of the things that started ticking Me off.
First of all, your religious rivalries are driving Me up a wall. Enough already! Let's get one thing straight. These are your religions, not Mine. I'm the whole enchilada. I'm beyond 'em all. Every one of your religions claims that there's only one of Me, which, by the way, is absolutely true, but in the very next breath each religion claims that it's My favorite one. And each claims its bible was written personally by Me, and that all of the other bibles are man-made. Oh, Me. How do I ever begin to put a stop to such complicated nonsense? All right, listen up now. I am your Father and Mother, and I don't play favorites among My children.
Also, I hate to break it to you, but I don't write. My longhand is awful, and I've always been more of a doer anyway. So ALL of your books,including those bibles, were written by men and women. They were inspired men and women, they were remarkable people, but they also made mistakes here and there. And I made sure of that, so that you would never trust a written word rather than your own living heart. You see, one human being to Me -- even a bum on the street -- is worth more than all of the holy books in the world. That's just the kind of a guy I am. My spirit is not an historical thing. It's alive right now, right now, as fresh as your next breath. Holy books and religious rites are sacred and powerful, but they are not more so than the least of you. They were only meant to steer you in the right direction, not to keep you arguing with each other, and certainly not to keep you from trusting your own personal connection with Me. Which brings Me to My next point about your nonsense.
You act like I need you and your religions to stick up for Me or win souls for My sake. Please, don't do Me any favors. I can stand quite well on My own, thank you. I don't need you to defend Me, I don't need constant credit. I just want you to be good to each other. And another thing. I don't get all worked up over money or politics, so stop dragging My name into your dramas. For example, I swear to Me that I never threatened Oral Roberts. I never rode in any of Rajneesh's Rolls Royces and I never told Pat Robertson to run for president, and I have never had a conversation with Jim Bakker, Jerry Falwell or Jimmy Swaggart. Of course, come Judgement Day, I certainly intend to.
Now the thing is, I want you to stop thinking of religion as some sort of a loyalty pledge to Me. The true purpose of religion is so that YOU can become more aware of ME, not the other way around. Believe Me, I know you already. I know what's in each of your hearts, and I love you anyway with no strings attached. So, lighten up and enjoy Me. That's what religion's best for. What you seem to forget is how mysterious I am. You look at the petty differences in your scriptures and you say, "Well, if this is the truth, then that can't be." But instead of trying to figure out My paradoxes and unfathomable nature -- which, by the way, you never will -- why not open your hearts to the simple, common threads of every religion? You know what I'm talking about. Play nice with each other. Love and respect everyone. Be kind. Even when life is scary or confusing, take courage and be of good cheer, for I'm always with you.
And learn how to be quiet, so that you can hear My still, small voice. I don't like to shout. Leave the world a better place by living your life with dignity and gracefulness, for you are My own child. Hold back nothing from life, for the parts of you that can die surely will, and the parts that can't, won't. So don't worry, be happy. (I stole that last line from Bobby McFerrin, but Who gave it to him in the first place?) Simple stuff now. Why do you keep making it so complicated? It's like you're always looking for an excuse to be upset. And I am very tired of being your main excuse.
Do you think whether you call Me God, or Yahweh, or Jehovah, Allah, Wakatonka, Brahma, Father, Mother, even the Void of Nirvana? Do you think I care which of My Special Children you feel closest to -- Jesus, Mary, Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed or any of the others? You can call Me and My Special Ones any names you choose, if only you will go about My business of loving one another as I love you. How can you keep neglecting something so simple? No, I am not telling you to abandon your religions. Enjoy your religions, honor them, learn from them, just as you should enjoy, honor, and learn from your parents. But do you walk around telling everyone that your parents are better than theirs? Your religion, like your parents, may always have the most special place in your heart. I don't mind that at all. And I don't want you to combine all of the great traditions into One big mess.
Each religion is unique for a reason. Each has a unique style so that people can find the best path for themselves. But My Special Children -- the ones that your religions revolve around -- all live in the same place in My heart, and they get along perfectly, I assure you. The clergy must stop creating a myth of sibling rivalry where there is none.
My blessed children of Earth, the world has grown too small for your pervasive religious bigotrys and confusion. The whole planet is now connected by air travel, satellite dishes, telephones, fax machines, rock concerts, diseases and mutual needs and concerns. Get with the program! If you really want to help me celebrate the birthday of My Son Jesus, then commit yourselves to figuring out how to feed your hungry and clothe your naked, and protect your abused and shelter your poor. And just as important, make your own everyday life a shining example of kindness and good humor.
I've given you all the resources you need, if only you abandon your fear of each other and begin living, and loving and laughing together. Now, I am not really ticked off. Not really. I just wanted to grab your attention because I hate to see you suffer. But I gave you free will, so what can I do now other than try to influence you through reason, persuasion, and a little old-fashioned guilt and manipulation? After all, you know I am the original Jewish Mother. I just want you to be happy, and I'll sit in the dark. I really am with you always. Always.
Trust in Me. Your One and Only,
God
(btw people I am not actually claiming this was written by God, I found it on the net!)
2006-09-03 13:12:35 · 11 answers · asked by lilly_godsoath 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I like it!
I read some of the other comments and OK, agreed, it's not 100% what I believe but it's catchy and a step in the right direction compared to some of the stuff I've seen posted here.
I've got some people that I'll forward this to. Who knows, once they get finished with all the usual stuff about where my immortal soul plans on spending eternity it just might make them stop and think.
Thanks Much!
2006-09-03 13:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by On The Path 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
This "question" (!?!) has been "asked" dozens of times here already. The "question" contains many gross distortions about the bible and misrepresents true Christianity. Here are a few Scriptural thoughts to consider:
(Romans 16:17) Keep your eye on those who cause divisions and occasions for stumbling contrary to the teaching that you have learned, and avoid them.
(2 Corinthians 4:4-6) The god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers
(Philippians 2:14-15) In among a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you are shining as illuminators in the world
(1 Timothy 6:3-5) If any man teaches other doctrine and does not assent to healthful words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, nor to the teaching that accords with godly devotion, he is puffed up with pride, not understanding anything, but being mentally diseased over questionings and debates about words. From these things spring envy, strife, abusive speeches, wicked suspicions, violent disputes about trifles on the part of men corrupted in mind and despoiled of the truth
Learn more:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2003/3/1/article_01.htm
2006-09-07 16:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it is crap.
Sounds all nice and politically correct, but soooo off.
God is the most NON politically correct Guy around. He didn't care who He offended, He told it how it is. He won't accept just anything we do. He outlines what He will and will not take. And He makes it clear that there IS only ONE way to Him, and that is through Jesus. Politically correct? NO. But God doesn't give a hoot about that. He's God.
2006-09-09 01:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Peachy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a very difficult question to answer. But I don't agree with it. I think the person who wrote this has their heart in the right place. But I don't think we can speak for another person (or God). We do and we try to let people speak for themselves but there are always people that cause us to react to them. I really like the letter. It sounds like a pretty good short story.
2006-09-03 20:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by mike t 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nice writing but you are still giving God a human personality. Closer to Truth than most though.
2006-09-03 20:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by thewolfskoll 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lots of it is pretty good, but i certainly dont believe that God put errors in the Bible on purpose! also, Jesus said that no one gets to the Father except thru Him, and surely God wouldnt build in an error as serious as that!
2006-09-03 20:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by thekla o 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
*snore* god never wrote anything this wishy-washy or weak-minded. or this tedious and boring (except for a geneology or two - and even those served a purpose). stop putting silly words in the mouths of deities who probably won't appreciate it (should they exist), and just be honest - you wrote this, and you are not god - even if you are an animistic existentialist with delusions of polytheistic ascensions.
ps. this isn't really a question...
2006-09-03 20:27:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
This god is the one I believe in wholeheartedly. This is for real, not ridiculously serving this or that agenda. Dont' know where this came from, but it rings true and is well writen.
2006-09-03 20:16:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This needs to be much shorter, wrong place for this one, did'nt even finish reading half way thru.
2006-09-03 20:16:43 · answer #9 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What a fantastic post!!! I agree entirely that that is what God would say.
2006-09-03 20:19:02 · answer #10 · answered by sekhtet 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋