I could have attached this post to one of the various other strings concerning this topic but I have chosen instead to start a new string in order to isolate this answer and offer it as a foundation on which to build a new dialogue.
Is there a God? Why should anyone believe in something that cannot readily be measured or quantified/qualified by our natural sensibilities? For what reason or reasonS has humanity (in general) saught to establish its identity in light of the “divine abstraction”?
The concept of “GOD” is evidence enough for me to believe there is a “GOD”. Even if GOD were only a human concept/idea, that idea never the less is a reality. A reality so potent it seems to have engendered itself within the mind of mankind at the dawn of time. I would go so far as to say the concept of GOD itself was what procured the development of the “self aware individual”.
It is thought by some that man invented God as a place holder for the “unknown”. A name for the nameless, a word for something that doesn’t exist, at least not wholey within the limits of mortal perception. And in a way i imagine that they are correct…
Follow me for a minute…
In a manner of speaking, GOD (in some ways) is like the spacial coordinates we use to develope a working knowledge of where we are in the universe. A way of relating to our surroundings in order to achieve a harmonious equalibrium wherein we might naturally progress and change for better.
Comparitively speaking humans are rational/reasonable creatures. Though often driven by instinct as all other natural creatures, what sets us apart is not only our ability to speak and give meaning to life through words, but also to derive meaning through reason and be inspired thereby to accomplish reasonable sciences. It is human nature to know purpose, to reason the order of the universe. And in so doing we realize (we create/discover) who we are. However this idea is contrasted by the fact that what we are was always there waiting to be revealed in time through the natural tendency of man to gravitate towards his"purpose/destiny/identity". Its as if who we are is (has always been) concelead within a large stone, waiting to be chisled out by the artist who is our experience and inspiration in life(our personal god). You see that is how God relates to mankind, through the experience of the moment. By the inspirations spawned thereby.
I understand how convoluted all this is, but when dealing with “the meaning of life” you have to put aside conventionalism.
Another way of going about it is by saying that the existence of GOD(the “infinite”) is necessary to balance the "definite"qualities of the cosmos we percieve to be.It is within this infinite GOD that we are eternaly reaching out to discover. The more we learn about THe inifite God the more we discover about our definite selves. Polarity is expereinced everywhere. It is the natural paradox at the center of all things.
The concept of God is at the root of human reason, it is natural for us to concider GOD. Seeking to discover the meaning of life (the reason for all things), reaching out to discover ever more, to push to the outer limmits, to dive to the inner most depths, humanity (and with him all life) will spread throughout the vast expanse.
GOD is existence, what all things share. GOD is what defines existence. God is everywhere, in all things. Just because you may no bet aware of the subtle connections which weave the fabric of being, doesnt mean that they are not there. These connections are the pantheon of powers through which GOD relegates all things. Angels or gods if you will, subtle thought forms/reasons/iteligences that integrate the network of existence.
Seing God is a choice, You have to look for GOD in everything, because thats where GOD is. Within us all, even those who choose not to see.