There are two aspects of the monotheistic God of Judiasm, Christianity, and Islam that do not seem to be necessarily connected:
1) The first cause, the beginning of all things;
2) The spirit who is concerned with people's lives, and the everyday workings of the Universe.
One way of defining the difference between Deists and Theists is that Deists believe (1) but not (2), whereas Theists believe both (1) and (2).
Is there a necessary and logical connection between these two aspects of God, or are they separate, independent aspects?
2007-01-16 02:06:46 · 5 answers · asked by Ruel The Midianite 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In most polytheistic religions, the 'creator', if there is one, and the 'judge' are not in fact the same being. That's fine if you've got a bunch of gods. But if you need to insist on there being just one god, and yet want to have people continue to come to your church or synagogue or mosque, then you have to burden the poor guy with the responsibility for both creation and judgement. If you say there is no divine judgement, then your believers will not come to your church anymore...
2007-01-16 02:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by XYZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this out go to www.youtube.com,in the box type in mark of the beast 666. Then go to the third video down about Prince Charles and the coat of arms. All kinds of interesting things to make you think about what's happening today. I found this out of curiosity. It's up to you to believe what you want to now I'm more confused than ever about my religion and what people say about it. I'm starting to wonder if they're right,but I know that's how he gets' to people is by confusion then you divide them then conquering them is easier because of the mass confusion that's created.
2007-01-16 10:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
(2) was created, part and parcel, by men who wanted to control and guide others. This is blatantly obvious. (2) does not exist. (1) may exist. I don't know, but I seriously doubt it. Regardless, I don't care, because obviously, neither does (1)...
2007-01-16 10:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
understanding God of an religion is a problem. immediately we fully understand God of any religion, such a one stops being God. you dont need to fully understand God. we can not use reasoning to solve matters of religion.
2007-01-16 10:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by nsakamaneneulelya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an interesting link.
http://www.nobeliefs.com/heaven.htm
Have fun.
2007-01-16 10:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋