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Related Words, Beliefs, Background for Choice #5
self test A on
the above self
test B on the above I
rather tentatively believe in a God who might be called "The Creator of the Universe"
or "The First Cause" and who may be the ultimate source of a
creative dynamism ("vital spark"?) that seemingly energizes life.
Beyond that initial moment (which some link to "The Big Bang") I
believe God does not interfere with the workings of the universe—which
proceed according to physical laws. I believe humans' conception of
God can only be indirectly informed through observation and rational investigation of the natural
world—not directly through divine revelation or mystical experience.
BELIEF
IN A PERSONAL GOD
I
believe, not only did He create me, but that God is concerned with human
beings personally. I
conceive of Him as a personal being (perhaps a father) with a personality.
I value talking with God through introspection / praying. I believe God listens to
prayers and watches over us. I believe that, given His personal interest in the
world and its people, He will intervene on
behalf of worshippers (performing miracles, etc) or to reward / punish. Some conceive of God in terms of
forgiveness and love, others in terms of vengeful, judgmental
punishment.
MONOTHEISTIC
DEISM
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"As you shop in "The Reality Marketplace" avoid
spending your "reality cash" too early, before you have
seen
everything. "
from Coming of Age in the Global Village,
by
Stephen P. Cook, with Donella H. Meadows.