What is god?

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As far as the comment concerning “arrogance”, know this;

When a stranger comes to a home and his attitude is perceived yet not overtly displayed, it is caused by lustfully peering through a protective one-way mirror lit by the brilliance of an impatient heart and mind. And the words that come forth from the mouth reflect the willingness to sin by presumption.

What is the difference between arrogance and authority? How does one know one from the other?

I once heard long ago, that if Jesus himself were having dinner in a Christian home, he would not be recognized and possibly cast out for arrogantly presuming to truly know of what he speaks. I have often felt a sadness from the truth in that.

In answer to humble prayer;

*"The first date is certainly a time to become familiar with each other, but there is certainly a time and place for purifying with extreme critical challenge, the first date is not that time.

In more ancient times than these, and these are certainly primitive times of their own, a man with heavy heart once brought his prodigy before the temple of God for justly sacrifice. But an angel came to him and revealed a manner of speaking such that the wise would hear the wise, yet the child would hear but the child. By thus, the man’s heart was relieved and his prodigy was sanctified in life. Great and abundant life sprang forth from the event, so it was recorded.

So as to spare the life and love of prodigy, I will speak in such a manner in their home.

In another incident, a man struggled with another in a great battle, each mighty and a challenge for the other. But one noticed that the other stood upon a hollow leg and though having the advantage, chose to release his grip and even bless the man.

Thomas of Aquinas, on this day, I bless you and your might. And know that when the time is right and God willing, I or one of mine will fill that leg for you and forgive the impetuousness of your offspring."*
 
To say one is Christian is not enough, you must be a follower of Jesus Christ. How easy it is to “say” you are Christian…those are only words…doing the will of Jesus makes one a true Christian.
 
Ok now onto the biggy…

What is god?

Now tell me this… How can i believe or disbelieving in something, what i don’t even know what that thing I’m supposed to be believing in is?
Hey Chucky

What is it?
What is it?

John 4:24
God is a Spirit:
and they that worship him
must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God** is**”:mad:
John 4:24: “God is a Spirit”
Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God is:mad:
John 4:24: “God is a Spirit”
Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God is:mad:

God is a Spirit

Poor Chucky can’t understand…usually occurs with the narrow-.minded. Are you narrow-minded Chucky?
 
To say one is Christian is not enough, you must be a follower of Jesus Christ. How easy it is to “say” you are Christian…those are only words…doing the will of Jesus makes one a true Christian.
I don’t believe in hollow names.

Can you give me a straight forward defining list of Jesus’ principles (ref. “Principles of Jesus” thread)? I have yet to find a Christian who can. How can they follow Jesus when they don’t even know the principles they are to follow? And if they really are following him, it certainly isn’t apparent.

If I were to accept your definition of “Christian”, I would have to accept that it is an empty set.

Thus I must accept that “Christian” really means “someone who says that he is Christian and worships Jesus, but in reality, merely makes an uneducated mild stab at it now and then.”

You might think that certainly the higher-ups, perhaps the Pope, certainly could give such a list. But I have to wonder if I can come to an apologetic site representing Jesus, the Church, and even the Pope himself, yet none can give me such a simple guide, they must not have a guide to give. So is the Pope really following and doing his job in ensuring that they have such an education? It would, thus far, not appear to be so.
 
Poor Johnny doesn’t understand,

Chucky; “What is the ocean?”
Johnny; “the ocean is water.”
Chucky; “But that doesn’t really tell me what the OCEAN is.”
Johnny; “the ocean is WATER.”
Chucky; “I know that, but what is the OCEAN?”
Johnny; “the ocean is WATER. The ocean is WATER! The ocean is WATER!! What is wrong you, you Numbskull!?!? Look, I am a CHRISTIAN, I CERTAINLY know what I am talking about, you idiot.”
 
Hey Chucky

What is it?
What is it?

John 4:24
God is a Spirit:
and they that worship him
must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God** is**”:mad:
John 4:24: “God is a Spirit”
Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God is:mad:
John 4:24: “God is a Spirit”
Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God is:mad:

God is a Spirit

Poor Chucky can’t understand…usually occurs with the narrow-.minded. Are you narrow-minded Chucky?
… what is a spirit?
 
… what is a spirit?
A spirit is an motion. It is the active energy within. It is your behavior, your efforts, your felt desires and emotions. It is what causes your outward actions and is developed up from your soul.

Unlike your soul, your spirit might be different on any day from the day before as you feel joy or anger, highs and lows. Your soul is the foundation of who and what you are (much like the sole of a shoe and the reason the words sound alike).

Spirit is a “ghost” (“g-host” - the host of a body that is the “ghe” (energy)) and distinguished from a principle or an angel in that it is physical. You know that it is physical because it has affect (it IS affect).

It has been aptly stated that truly only spirit is real, all else is an illusion. Science has verified this by discovering and proving that indeed, all things are merely energy in different forms.

Of course, the question was not answered by saying, “God is a Spirit”. Many things are “a spirit”. Darwin asked exactly which spirit is the one called God.
 
Can you give me a straight forward defining list of Jesus’ principles (ref. “Principles of Jesus” thread)? I have yet to find a Christian who can. How can they follow Jesus when they don’t even know the principles they are to follow? And if they really are following him, it certainly isn’t apparent.
That’s easy:
  1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul
  2. Love your neighbor as yourself
Now of course the question becomes how one does these two things. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is probably the best explanation of how and goes into great detail. Not just the how but the why as well.
 
Of course, the question was not answered by saying, “God is a Spirit”. Many things are “a spirit”. Darwin asked exactly which spirit is the one called God.
The one responsible for the existence of everything other than itself 🙂
 
That’s easy:
  1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul
  2. Love your neighbor as yourself
Now of course the question becomes how one does these two things. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is probably the best explanation of how and goes into great detail. Not just the how but the why as well.
Thank you, Alindawyl, that was exactly how I was about to respond to that question. I am at work and was on the phone, so you beat me to the punch…lol lol…you were right on the mark!
 
In my opinion, God can be given many attributes and definitions. I have asked myself this question many times before and can only come up with answers that ask more questions. One main ‘definition’ have thought of is that as Catholics our faith is in God. And what is God. Well we as humans don’t know 100% sure but put it this way.
Our faith is in God and God is the Faith. He is what makes us who we are, influences what, when and how we think. Like ‘the force’ if you want, he surrounds and binds us together and makes us who and what we are.
God is the *belief *in some more to life other than death at the end of the road. But that is my own opinion and i am not saying that it is 100% correct and should be law. After all, our faith is purely our opinion on what is right and wrong.
 
I don’t believe in hollow names.

Can you give me a straight forward defining list of Jesus’ principles (ref. “Principles of Jesus” thread)? I have yet to find a Christian who can. How can they follow Jesus when they don’t even know the principles they are to follow? And if they really are following him, it certainly isn’t apparent.
For the third time, THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, which is the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5, 6, and 7.
 
That’s easy:
  1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul
  2. Love your neighbor as yourself
Now of course the question becomes how one does these two things. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is probably the best explanation of how and goes into great detail. Not just the how but the why as well.
Now presuming for a moment that this truly was the “defining list of Jesus’ principles”, can you imagine my disappointment in asking easily more than 50 Christians of varies denominations before I found even one to state that simple 2 item list?

And as you can see, ****shoewindow ****still professes that it is the “be-attitudes” that specify his principles, yet refuses to actually itemize them. His refusal (just to give example) reflects how someone can point to a list yet not actually follow what is on that list.

I find this to be the state of all of Christianity;

Christian;“I have a vague idea and I like it, so I want everyone to do it too. I’m not really certain what it entails, but it is in a really good book. You should read it and do as I think it says. I don’t do those things, or I don’t think I do them well, but that’s okay, I try.”

Saint; “Can you tell me exactly, in reasonable detail what you are trying to do?”

Christian; “Well, it’s in the book. read the Book. Just follow Jesus. It’s that simple.”

Saint; “How would I follow Jesus exactly.”

Christian; “It’s all in the book. Just read it and praise God.”

Saint; “You can’t tell me how to follow Jesus?”

Christian; “Hey, it’s your choice. If you don’t want to, you can go to Hell.”

Saint; “And you can’t help prevent that?”

Christian; “Only Jesus can’t prevent that. If you love Jesus, then you will do as he says and then have eternal life in Heaven.”

Saint; “So exactly what does he say that I am to do?”

Christian; “Some people believe that you can just confess that Jesus is Lord, but I think you really have to learn to love Jesus and obey his word. It’s in the book.”

Saint; “In what way do you obey his word?”

Christian; “I go to church and I spread the Word.”

Saint; “What ‘Word’ do you spread?”

Christian; “The Bible. The Bible is the Word of God. You really should read it.”

Saint; “Is that the principle of Jesus, to tell people to read the Bible or go to Hell? Is that all I need to do to get to Heaven myself?”
 
Hey Chucky

What is it?
What is it?

John 4:24
God is a Spirit:
and they that worship him
must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God** is**”:mad:
John 4:24: “God is a Spirit”
Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God is:mad:
John 4:24: “God is a Spirit”
Chucky: “but that doesn’t tell me what it/God is:mad:

God is a Spirit

Poor Chucky can’t understand…usually occurs with the narrow-.minded. Are you narrow-minded Chucky?
Hey johnbo, what is a spirit?

Poor johndog cant tell me one thing about god that i can actually verify can you?
 
Darwin,

If your intent is not merely to pester the Christians (and I am currently suspecting that it is), I can answer your question.

Although, as stated before, there are many logically correct and true answers, the simplest is;

God is *whatever *absolutely MUST be.

Again, if you are not merely pestering the Christians, I can logically defend that answer to whatever level you like. The Bible actually says it although you have to learn how to read it.
 
Have you ever READ the Sermon on the mount??

The beatitudes are only at the beginning. He talks about everything, from fasting, to praying, to judging, to what sin is, so on, and so on.

I don’t me to sound rude- I am only trying to help.

This is the closest you will get to a “canonized set of principles.”
 
Now presuming for a moment that this truly was the “defining list of Jesus’ principles”, can you imagine my disappointment in asking easily more than 50 Christians of varies denominations before I found even one to state that simple 2 item list?
Those two are the simplest distillation of the principles taught to us by Jesus. They are hardly the only way in which those principles can be expressed. Note that I still said you would have to read something such as the Catechism to find out how and why to go about doing those two things. The list itself isn’t enough. Which is why…
And as you can see, ****shoewindow ****still professes that it is the “be-attitudes” that specify his principles, yet refuses to actually itemize them. His refusal (just to give example) reflects how someone can point to a list yet not actually follow what is on that list.
The Sermon on the Mount is a more detailed elaboration of the principles expressed in the two “commandments” that I listed. shoewindow3000 said nothing inherently different from what I said. Matthew 5-7 is a more detailed explanation of how and why to love God and love our neighbor as ourself, just as the Catechism is an even more detailed explanation than that.

Regardless of whether you go with the simple two commandments I quoted, the longer sermon that shoewindow3000 mentioned, or some other source, there will always be further study required to understand the meaning of the principles and ideas which have been expressed. A student doesn’t comprehend cellular structure or the second law of thermodynamics by reading a sentence or two in a text. There’s a great deal more to learning than bulleted lists or basic definitions.
 
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