There are many interpretations of divinity, yet the religions that allow for a personalized definition of that divinity are in the minority compared with those religions that set forth a definition of divinity to which one is expected to adhere.
Do you feel that your experience of divinity can translate to another, or is it too personalized to be relevant to anyone but yourself? Is your view consistent with the teachings of your faith/belief system?
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2007-08-18 19:56:13 · 7 answers · asked by Jack B, sinistral 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
er, yes. And in this way, we all become one.
I think that it takes maturity to adhere to a religious system, and it takes a child-like wonder to define God personally.
My experience of the divine enables me to come out of myself. And when encountering others of like mindedness, there is an instant comfortableness like a family member.
My views are not perfectly aligned, but that is me.
2007-08-18 20:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It has been my persuasion that God operates on a 'need to know' basis. He gets as personally known to a person as the person is willing to accept. He also has purpose in mind.
What people don't seem to get, even though it's all over the Bible, is that God has a personality and an opinion. What a Christian ought to do is recognize and identify that personality and opinion, and adopt it as much as possible.
If Elijah and Elisha are examples, then the experience of divinity can be transferred.
2007-08-19 03:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
God would like everyone to have the same relationship, I'm sure, but our relationships are not all the same. I learned this from Christians who have told me they never felt really close to God--just more like they were going through the motions. To me, God seems like a loving Father and someone with whom it is very easy to communicate.
I believe homosexuality is not a sin and I believe homophobia is a sin. Other Christians, gay and straight, believe the same thing, but it's not yet the majority view of Christianity. Beyond that, I'd say most of my beliefs are consistent with most other Christians.
2007-08-19 04:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Jack... God is the Father I sought for as a child very young in age, and, lol, older in age He is still the same Father now. :)
Same or different to all? Think of it as this way... Have you ever watched those old movies of Cheaper by the Dozen?
12 kid's with 1 dad....yet, each child had their own UNIQUE relationship with him...according to their need, want, and individual perspective, they could agree on different views-especially the LOVE-but, each had their own personal memory that made their dad "special".
That's how I view those of us whom have a relationship with our Father God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit...Each of us defines what those relationships are...some have yet to lower their guard and accept God in full...some have placed limits upon God yet embrace Jesus to the max...and many have shied away from God's Holy Spirit because they aren't comfortable with that side of Him...
We all do that to our loved ones here on earth, same goes for our loved ones NOT on earth :)
Peace be with you all :)
2007-08-19 08:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by ForeverSet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question. Each person's testimony about how he/she came to God is as unique as his/her DNA or fingerprint. But the overall story of transformation and generation of a new creature in Christ is all but the same and supported by the Word of God. But the transformation is not a one-time event. It is a work-in-progress, a walk, not run, with Christ.
{{{JACK B}}}
2007-08-19 03:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. G™ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is who He is. It is for me to learn His nature by studying His word. I am in a non-denominational church that preaches the word in love, while not neglecting to teach the ongoing process of sanctification. He is the One who does the transforming. Who I think He is does not change God one bit. If it could, He would not be a very powerful God. I believe I am of one accord with all who believe the bible. I also respect that not all believe as I do, but that does not give me a license to use the bible as a weapon to beat them with.
2007-08-19 06:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tuberoot well said, I have to agree with you...
2007-08-19 04:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by HOPE 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋