If 1+1+1=3, then isn't it true that the "Trinity" would actually be made up of three distinct beings?

Question

Namely: Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and The Holy Ghost?

Edit: I do not believe in the "Trinity" I am making the case that the trinity is inherently wrong. I believe they are three separate and distinct beings, not one god with three heads. You're right reportbot, that is scary!

Answer 1

I would agree with you. No where in the bible does it say they are all one.

Answer 2

You are correct!,

I like to answer questions that well put, also because of the enlightenment, that In this special case, I feel, as I realize that what I read was pure true been produce by a Human mind.

Although some may said, the words where purposely change, they get to my knowledge and perception right to the point. moreover, Trinity also as writing in the Bible, said to be the result of the work of : Three different entities, in one. or as one acting, thinking, and accomplishing. a task for and by three different persons, peoples, entities a/o individuals??? <<> So, God is one, Jesus is one and the Holy Ghost is also one. This is a great help to realize, that the Holy ghost is also the human beings own Spirit a/o spiritual entity, separate, But together with God, by the power of the Trinity, link by the trinity we all are, been our self, Mind, Spirit and Body?
This, will make us all, individual peoples and persons, with-in our own rights, to work, achieved and accomplish something better for our self, within the spiritual world. at lest, and none the less, for our self's and others, if we continue following this path of understanding, love and comprehension, we would achieve this, also in a mental and a physical way as well, to help others. <>we are.

Answer 3

The trinity is not mentioned in the Bible even once. More than that, the trinity has pagan origins. The worship of pagan gods (grouped in threes or triads) were common before Jesus was born. We can take as examples the trinitarian groups of Brahma, Siva, and Vishnu from the Indian religion and of Osiris, Isis, and Horus from the Egyptian religion.


Jehovah is the only true God who exists since ever. Jesus is God's son. The holy spirit is God's active force.

"Even from time indefinite to time indefinite you are God." -- Psalm 90:2

"This is what Jehovah has said, the King of Israel and the Repurchaser of him, Jehovah of armies, ‘I am the first and I am the last, and besides me there is no God." -- Isaiah 44:6

"....The Father is greater than I am." -- John 14:28

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." -- Colossians 1:15

"And I shall have to come down and speak with you there; and I shall have to take away some of the spirit that is upon you and place it upon them, and they will have to help you in carrying the load of the people that you may not carry it, just you alone." -- Numbers 11:17


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http://www.watchtower.org/cgi-bin/lib/ProcessForm.pl

Answer 4

1*1*1=1

Answer 5

Precisely! The Trinity is made up of three distinct beings, each of whom is God; yet there is but one God. Which is why the human mind cannot fully grasp the reality of the Trinity. Try this on for size ...

http://www.ccel.org/creeds/athanasian.creed.html

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Answer 6

It is a mystery, even a stumbling block for a nonbeliever. But an experiential reality that is hard to understand for the believer. Christianity is only fun because of the Holy Spirit ! Otherwise it would be another belief system I'd say, 'next', to.

Answer 7

The Trinity is also a pagan concept that the church had to meddle with and twist around during conversion times.

The pagan trinity represents "The Maiden", "The Matron" and "The Crone", 3 distinct stages of life.

I'm not making it up, google it if you wish.

Answer 8

So here is the thing. The Trinity in 3 in 1. It is not 3 different people. The trinity is 1 thing, but has pretty much 3 personalities (i guess you could call it) It isn't 3 things. That's pretty much the end of it. . . 1 person 3 differnt purposes.

Answer 9

Your right ! three distinct numbers = one sum. Father, Son, Holy Spirit, three distinct persons = One God ! Amen!

Answer 10

If we said that three persons equal 1 person then we would be involved in a contradiction in logic. However that is not what the doctrine of the Trinity teaches.

Christians believe that GOD consists of three PERSON, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are one God the same in substance and equal in power and glory.
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John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I AM, ye shall die in your sins. (cf. Exodus 3:14)

And Thomas answered and said unto him (i.e. JESUS), MY LORD and MY GOD.

Answer 11

1 + 1 + 1 = 1