2007-01-12 16:25:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-01-12 16:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Absolutely yes, and at the same time, no.
"God" is the Euro-Middle Eastern concept of a creator, while the "Great Spirit" is an American Indian concept. So yes, they could and probably are, referring to the same thing.
But at the same time, both terms almost certainly explain things differently, and focus on different things. To an Anglican, the Great Spirit wouldn't match his God at all, and the same for a Cherokee trying to find similarities between his Great Spirit and the Pope's God.
But on the other hand, the same entity probably answers to both names.
2007-01-13 00:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Bad Day 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly.
2007-01-13 00:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it may be a little distorted from their perceptions of the natural world, but we all have built in need to believe in God. Also I'm sure the accounts of the flood and creation were also passed down through word of mouth which became more and more nature and animals related as time went on.
2007-01-13 00:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by The GMC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. I think anyone who appeals to any kind of higher power of good worships the same God.
2007-01-13 00:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by Gothic Shadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the "Great Spirit" is the One who created everything, yes.
2007-01-13 00:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always felt that God manifests himself in ways that his children will be best to understand.
God is the creator. You fear His wrath, and adore his blessings. Plain and simple. So, regardless of how you believe in Him, you do...
Know what I mean?
2007-01-13 00:32:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be possible that all the Monotheistic religions worship the same Architect of the Universe.
2007-01-13 00:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by Bahaus B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i think we are all praying to the same god just in different ways and god maaybe just maybe doesn't care how we do it just as long as we are good people
2007-01-13 00:33:06 · answer #9 · answered by anisah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are one in the same.
Davy, bang your head a bit harder, then you'll see the light.
I'll pray for you tonight! :)
2007-01-13 00:29:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very possible.
2007-01-13 00:29:58 · answer #11 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋