Pagans, Spiritualists, Hindus, do you fear your gods?

Question

I saw a comment from someone who respects all beliefs but says that they are concerned about those who do not fear God.
Do you fear the gods?

oh! and good morning! (((((((((hugs to all))))))))

Answer 1

No, where there is fear there can be no love.

*hugs Kallan*

Answer 2

Spiritualists do believe in God. And they follow the same beliefs that Christians do.They have but one God. They differ in the belief that they can "talk" to Great Aunt Bessie who is in the spirit world. They are not as fearful of hell fire and damnation as Christians are as they believe there a several different levels of spiritual plains. The lowest being what one would perceive as hell of sorts and the highest as Heaven where Jesus and the Father are. Pagans must live by a set of laws of treating others with the same respect that you would want to be treated (do no harm) They know that what they cause to happen to others will have a price.They have a respect for all life forms. I have never known a true pagan that I didn't think was a good person.They respect the earth ( so do I) I don't know a thing about Hindus but I'd think they as well have a standard to live by.I don't think the fear is out right fear as in afraid I think the word fear is used to mean respect.

Answer 3

Good question and comment but it did make me wonder if your question is turned in the right direction.

Please it is fine to ask those who you did ask so you can learn something new. I am all in favor of that. Such is my standard practice.

I just wonder why you did not follow this with a question to the one who made the comment which you say which says, "someone who respects all beliefs but says that they are concerned about those who do not fear God."

If the one who made such a comment did mean precisely what you say he said, why would he be concerned about those who do not fear the gods? Please do note the use of the word "the" which is a definite article. From that I must assume that the one who made such had a God or gods in mind who in his opinion should be feared.

Now suppose in the belief of others there is no god or godfs to fear or their belief is no need to fear a God, the gods, or gods. If such be true why should another be concerned about those who maybe, or in his view, do not see as he sees and maybe sees no reason to fear a god or gods.

Is not the concern not out of place for one who says they do respect all beliefs? How about the respect for those who do believe there is no such thing as a god period. Mayber they believe that a God or gods are just illusions.

Sorry but I am not in the groups listed as a Pagans, Spiritualists, or Hindus but I did want to express my view. Please if wrong forgive me for this. You see I am a "NO" who enjoys this Yahoo section and do at times like to express what I see.

I do thank you for the opportunity OK. Have a good day.

Answer 4

Good morning ((((kallan)))))!

I do wonder if this isn't another of those linguistic oddities. I once heard someone say that in the 17th century to describe something as 'awful' didn't meant it was frightening. Instead it was something that inspired awe (ie respect).

Maybe in the days of King James 'fearing' the Lord didn't mean what we today understand by the word? Just a thought.
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Answer 5

At Hebrews 12:28 Christians are instructed to have godly fear: “Let us continue to have undeserved kindness, through which we may acceptably render God sacred service with godly fear and awe.” An angel in midheaven, having everlasting good news to declare, opened his declaration with the words: “Fear God and give him glory.” (Re 14:6, 7) Jesus contrasted the wholesome fear of God with fear of man, saying, as recorded at Matthew 10:28: “Do not become fearful of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be in fear of him that can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.” At Revelation 2:10 he also counsels Christians: “Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer.” Real love for Jehovah expels the cowardly fear of man that leads to compromise.

Answer 6

Fear is being taken out of context here,we do not fear God will harm us,it is that The Almighty has so much power we
would fall to our knees and tremble in His presence,why do
I say this,Jesus came to me and touched my shoulder,I was
so happy,I knew He was going to perform a miracle,the very
power of His being made me tremble at the same time as He gave me comfort.

Answer 7

Well it depends on which idea of God are you talking about.

if the framework you're mentioning is that of a father figure that punishes us his/her children for not doing what he/she think is good for us, then some people that buy into that model might surely fear him/her.

another model for instance doesn't even bother to say that there's a God but a continuous ever present and formless energy that pervades everything, and transcends human characters, so under this view there's surely nothing to fear.

peace!

Answer 8

((((good morning to you)))))). No. I do not have to fear the Buddha or any of the other Buddhas. They do not judge our actions they are their to show us the path and give us courage but they do not condemn us to cyclic existence. We choose to stay in cyclic existence by keeping destructive mind patterns and taking actions that bring suffering to ourselves and others.
The Buddha isn't a god, he's a spiritual ancestor. Best to you.
*big hug*

Answer 9

In the Bhagavad Gita, Vishnu says "Fear the might of Thor. His arms will bear down on your breath."

Answer 10

i think that evil is a human condition. It comes from human beings. it quite is something that all of us would desire to conflict with, whether that is triumph over. i've got not got self assurance in demons or devils, or something like that. there is not any outdoors source, no "devil made me do it" sort of element. perception that evil comes from different places is removing the duty from the evil human beings. Being a Pagan is all approximately accepting duty to your person strikes.

Answer 11

Fear?!??!

Gosh, no!!

Honor, respect, pay tribute to, yes.

Celebrate Their existence, absolutely.

But....fear? No.

(And a bright and blessed morning to ya, sister.)