Can you understand the HOLY TRINITY? If so, please explain.?

Answer 1

If you permit me, I would like to offer a slightly different analogy this time. Let’s start in this case with the notion of a point (i.e. a singularity) defined as a dimensionless mathematical object (i.e. a conceptual construct with no length, width, or height, which observably CANNOT exist - at least, in our everyday three-dimensional reality). Notwithstanding, if you merely allow it to “be” (without the exigency of a fully comprehensible definition) then you can use it as the fundamental building block on the “might” of which the whole of Euclidean Geometry can be pieced together, as follows: Take an infinite number of these points, put them together and you will end up with a line (i.e. a one dimensional object, that could easily be drawn given any two independent points). Furthermore, you can take that line (think of it as a breakable but not necessarily disconnect-able stick/twig, for the sake of argument) and “break” it in two roughly equal intervals before bringing the end points together and behold, you have a triangle (i.e. a two dimensional object in the “flatland” plane of area). Notice, that the simple axiom of “point” easily took us from a dimensionless scenario (i.e. the point itself) to a one- (the line) and subsequently a two-dimensional (e.g. the area of a triangle or a circle, etc.) reality. But now, in order for us to construct a three-dimensional reality/world/universe we need at least one point that does not fall within the flatland plane – a super special Trans-area point, something altogether NEW, if you will. A point that lays beyond the two-dimensional reality of a flatland, and yet, if found, is easily capable of lifting / transforming it into a “higher” (three) dimensional world. … Hence the Holy Trinity analogy with The Point (as the Father); The Flatland (i.e. the plane of all points present) as the Holy Spirit; and finally, The Son, as the Trans-area lifting point of Good News. …But wait a minute, and before I get too excited about my analogy here, THERE IS SOMETHING CRUCIAL MISSING IN THIS PICTURE, ISN’T THERE? ... Yes, the fourth dimension, the dimension of time - the dimension of dynamics and velocity, the dimension of MEANING, the reason behind the whole substrate of The Holy Trinity ----- LIFE and by extension INTELLIGENT SELF-CONSCIOUS LIFE (i.e. in a word: "HUMANITY").

Answer 2

Rosewithin's answer was very interesting, I wasn't aware of the satanic version.

I think the answers have been sincere and informative as to how some christians explain the concept. However I don't think they answer what I perceive to be your real question which is how can the trinity be three in one and one in three.

Also using the word "father" is part of the teachings, but I don't think people and women particularly have to accept that paternalistic perspective.

God is the creator in heaven. Just like you and I, God has a spirit which is the holy spirit. God visits earth in the form of the Holy spirit.

Now God decided to visit earth in the flesh. And so Jesus was born. The only way us humans could come to grips with that concept was that Jesus was a "son". Although Jesus was wise and (of course) being God in flesh, had the holy spirit which he performed miracles with, being born of flesh, a human just like the rest of us, a baby and then a child and then a teenager and so on, he didn't know he was God. And of course it couldn't have been any other way

Answer 3

The HOLY TRINITY is a decree of Emperor Constantine who was also the high priest of the pagan religion of the Unconquered Sun who presided over this council of Nicaea.

There is no word for Trinity in the bible because the thought of it did not exist until pagan polytheistic religions beliefs were adopted by the Roman Catholic Church.

To be a Christian you follow Jesus teachings, Love God with your whole being (not mixing him with pagan believes or celebrations) and love your neighbor as yourself. (Have nothing to do will hurting others, Wars or supporting Wars).

Answer 4

It's very simple. Before Christianity, many cultures believed in a threefold goddess, a goddess who represented the three stages of a woman's life - maiden, mother, and crone. These were then transferred to Christianity. The maiden (new life, innocence) became Jesus. The mother (creation, nurturing) became the JCI god. The crone (wisdom) became the holy spirit. All the Xtians had to do was change genders. In spite of the fact that a male creator would have made little sense to ancient people, who saw the female as the life-giving force, it somehow worked and there you have the trinity.

Answer 5

the trinity in christianity is the father the son and the holy spirit who are 3 different concepts as 1 whole sum in the godhead

Answer 6

God = the Father, who sent
Jesus Christ = His Son, whose truthfulness is testified of by
The Holy Spirit = a spiritual witness/teacher.

Jesus Christ was literally the Son. He prayed frequently to the Father for help and support (can't very well be the same person, otherwise why would He be praying to Himself). The Holy Spirit testified of Jesus, and once Jesus was resurrected the Spirit was the means of knowing the truth. These beings are One in that they are unified and do not vary at all from their purpose. Just as Christ invited each of us to be one with Him and the Father, they are one. Not literally, but figuratively and in purpose. This is the only thing that makes logical sense to me.

Answer 7

A few people have used the 'egg' analogy, and it's a great way to explain it!

An egg has three parts - the yolk, the white, and the shell, but it's still an egg :o)

Another way to think of it, if you're more mathmatically-minded, it like a triangle. It is made from three entirely seperate lines, but it's still a triangle, right?

And it's not just a Catholic belief, quite a few Christian denominations agree with it!

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Answer 8

It's so holy they don't understand it. Talk to the Baptists, for example; they are confused and weird. The only thing they are certain about it how to charge your credit -- which is not going to get your mother saved, by the way; no matter how many incantations they do over your kneeling mother.

Anyway the "trinity" is meaningless, except that it means "We believe in one God; no, we believe in three; no, we believe in one; no, we believe in three, blah, blah, blah..."

Answer 9

Let me try to explain it this way: let's say you are a business owner. You are very successful and very busy, and can't do all of the work yourself, so you hire a couple of assistants. These people work for you for 35 years, and they know you well. You give them the authority to make decisions regarding the business, because you trust them, and know that they will make the same decisions you would make. You are all working toward the same goals. Even though you are separate people, in business it is as if you are all one. The same with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They are separate Beings, yet all have the same goals. In this way, it is as if they are all one Being. That is how I understand it.

Answer 10

Yes, I understand the Holy Trinity.

You have God the Father, the Creator of all things, who sits on the throne in heaven.

You have God the Son, Jesus Christ, who is God in the flesh.. He is our shining LIGHT.

You have God the Holy Spirit, who came after Christ returned to sit on the right side of God the Father.

The Holy Spirit is the Restrainer here today. Once He is removed... the false trinity comes on the stages.

False trinity is Satan, Antichrist, and False Prophet. They imitate God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.