03 Aug '06 01:53>
Some believe, some don't, some are unsure.
I believe in what is generally known as God. But I have never claimed to be able to define just what God is. It's taken me years of questioning, observing and seeking answers to get to the point I'm at in life now. Which is the same as anyone else. We simple don't know.
I know there is something beyond our understanding in the universe. I don't preted to know what it is. In spending some considerable amount of time delving into the history of human psychology I can definately see where and why religion as evolved to the place it is. But in putting religion aside and seeking purely on a spiritual level I find that the outcomes change drastically.
On that note.....
What would you define the following as?
A person feels worn out and beaten down in life. Overcome with pain and failing to understand the purpose of it all they lose hope, lose faith and no longer enjoy or flourish in life. Many prayers are offered up to "God" and many nights are spent begging and pleading for help.
At what seems the very brink of despair certain twists of fate occur that lead such a person to experience very humbling circumstances and become reminded of all the could have beens and how life has been truly full of miricles and blessings. Seemingly impossible circumstances and a very clear message to one who who is longing for answers.
Is this the voice of God? Is this the psychology of the human mind to allow us to survive? How or why would a persons mind feel the need to justify such life experiences as either random or devine?
I believe in what is generally known as God. But I have never claimed to be able to define just what God is. It's taken me years of questioning, observing and seeking answers to get to the point I'm at in life now. Which is the same as anyone else. We simple don't know.
I know there is something beyond our understanding in the universe. I don't preted to know what it is. In spending some considerable amount of time delving into the history of human psychology I can definately see where and why religion as evolved to the place it is. But in putting religion aside and seeking purely on a spiritual level I find that the outcomes change drastically.
On that note.....
What would you define the following as?
A person feels worn out and beaten down in life. Overcome with pain and failing to understand the purpose of it all they lose hope, lose faith and no longer enjoy or flourish in life. Many prayers are offered up to "God" and many nights are spent begging and pleading for help.
At what seems the very brink of despair certain twists of fate occur that lead such a person to experience very humbling circumstances and become reminded of all the could have beens and how life has been truly full of miricles and blessings. Seemingly impossible circumstances and a very clear message to one who who is longing for answers.
Is this the voice of God? Is this the psychology of the human mind to allow us to survive? How or why would a persons mind feel the need to justify such life experiences as either random or devine?