2007-12-28 13:56:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It depends on where you think God is.
Is God perfect, remote from man, utterly transcendent? Then an intermediate is needed for a connection.
If the Universe is the body of God, then there is no need for a savior. There is only the need for an enlightened understanding, and a willingness to do your part in a harmonious way. That's the great difference between western and eastern religions.
2007-12-28 14:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by Alexandra L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The God/dess you speak of is Imaginary. Intermediaries have been used for centuries to make people believe otherwise. When they were unable to do it with words Mohammad resorted to the sword and the Catholics used a variety of methods during the Inquisition.
2007-12-28 22:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no need of saving at all.. A good intermediary can relieve you from the illusion of separation.
2007-12-28 22:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by frijolero 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because humans have a hard time thinking of intelligent beings other than humans. That is why they say we look like God. They could not bring God to talk to us directly, so humans needed a proxy or something.
2007-12-28 22:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by ArTeKS 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As in Jesus? If so, then it is because the first perfect human, Adam (&Eve) disobeyed God, and their punishment was death, plain and simple.
But because our Creator loved humankind, the only fitting and equal exchange for everlasting life could be given from another perfect person, that being Jesus.
2007-12-28 22:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Heathen
I don't. When I die, if I've won favor with Odin or Freya, I'll go to one of their halls. If not, I'll be in a restful place and at peace.
No need for a "savior" to redeem me from any "sins."
2007-12-28 22:06:41 · answer #6 · answered by Aravah 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No one does. Its just organized religions way of cashing in on people's fears.
2007-12-28 22:14:03 · answer #7 · answered by Keltasia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The universe isn't streaming...it was created.
2007-12-28 22:02:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't... but it does help to have a guide help you along your way.
2007-12-28 22:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by Mark W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Christ WAS God manifested in the flesh.
2007-12-28 21:59:45 · answer #10 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋