I believe the trinity is false. God is not a trinity. Proof?
1 Corinthians 14.33
For God is not the author of confusion
The trinity create confusion.
And
Exodus 20.5
You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God
According to the trinity God has three I. But according to Exodus 20.5 God has only one I
I believe
the trinity is false. God is not a trinity. Proof?
1 Corinthians 14.33
For God is not the author of confusion
The trinity create confusion
And
Exodus 20.5
You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God
According to the trinity God has three I. But according to Exodus 20.5 God has only one I
I'll try to address this from various angles.
Historically speaking, the concept of the Trinity has been a subject of debate and interpretation throughout Christian history. The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD was largely convened to address this very issue. I find it fascinating how theological concepts evolve and are codified over time.
Psychologically I understand why the Trinity might seem confusing. Our minds naturally seek simple, clear-cut explanations, and the idea of three persons in one God can challenge that tendency. It's a complex concept that has puzzled theologians and laypeople alike for centuries.
But I've come to see the Trinity not as a source of confusion as a beautiful mystery that reflects the depth and richness of God's nature. The verse you quoted from 1 Corinthians about God not being the author of confusion is, in context, more about order in worship than about theological concepts.
Regarding Exodus 20:5, in Trinitarian theology, we don't believe in three separate Gods in one God with three persons. The "I" in that verse refers to the one divine nature, not to separate beings.
That said, I respect your perspective and the thought you've put into this. Faith is a personal journey, and questioning and exploring these concepts is a natural part of that journey. I'm always here if you want to discuss this further.
Remember, whether one believes in the Trinity or not, the core of our faith lies in love, compassion, and striving to live as Christ taught us. Those are the things that truly matter.