Truth or dare

[Gee Zee]

Hello and thanks for having me.

I better make one thing clear from the start. I am not a religious person in the sense of believing in man-made religions, however, I'm sure I will gain something by others that do cling to such hopes. I do understand what it's like to feel the desire to belong to such groups but I have long since come to a higher acceptance of God than any organization could ever bestow upon me...

Okay, I better stop now and start reading some posts. Feedback always welcome - don't be shy.:angel2:

 

[evearael]

Welcome to RF! Happy posting!

 

[Green Gaia]

Hello and welcome to RF!

 

[standing_alone]

Welcome!

 

[Bishka]

Welcome, hope you enjoy it here. I know I do!

 

[Gee Zee]

You're all too kind, thanks!

 

[michel]

Hi Gee Zee,


Welcome to Religious forums;

I suggest that you look at our article for new members (from which there is a link to the Forum rules with which you ought to acquaint yourself)

I hope you enjoy your time with us, and look forward to reading your posts.

 

[PureX]

Hello and thanks for having me.

Welcome.

I better make one thing clear from the start. I am not a religious person in the sense of believing in man-made religions, however, I'm sure I will gain something by others that do cling to such hopes. I do understand what it's like to feel the desire to belong to such groups but I have long since come to a higher acceptance of God than any organization could ever bestow upon me...

Can you explain how your "higher acceptance of God" is not your own-made (ie: man-made) religion?

 

[EnhancedSpirit]

Welcome, welcome, I'm sure you will find some stimulating conversations here.

And you have a beautiful family, by the way.

 

[Gee Zee]

Welcome.
Can you explain how your "higher acceptance of God" is not your own-made (ie: man-made) religion?

It's a long story but I wrote and published a book about my "journey" called Crucified (by Gee Zee). To answer your question, a higher acceptance of God is NOT man-made because it is something that is within us when we take our first breath. The indoctrination comes later, and it is artificially man made (religious instruction). :run:

 

[Gee Zee]

Welcome, welcome, I'm sure you will find some stimulating conversations here.

And you have a beautiful family, by the way.

Thank you. I'm sure your two (?) children are just as wonderful. I like this - fully aware that physical pain and ailments are symptoms of spiritual problems. Indeed, and I could sure use a bit of pain relief myself.

I had a quick look at your sites. You have many talents! If you wish to place something on my site, art or literature, I'd be happy to link it if it is suitable. Maybe the God or Satan thing?:shout

 

[EnhancedSpirit]

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Thank you. I'm sure your two (?) children are just as wonderful. I like this - fully aware that physical pain and ailments are symptoms of spiritual problems. Indeed, and I could sure use a bit of pain relief myself.

I had a quick look at your sites. You have many talents! If you wish to place something on my site, art or literature, I'd be happy to link it if it is suitable. Maybe the God or Satan thing?:shout

Sure, feel free to link to whatever you wish. I have a lot of literature, and I have a lot of graphic art stuff, personalized poetry I do for people. I would love to share some stuff with you.

 

[PureX]

It's a long story but I wrote and published a book about my "journey" called Crucified (by Gee Zee). To answer your question, a higher acceptance of God is NOT man-made because it is something that is within us when we take our first breath.

Then how do you explain atheism? It seems there is a number of people who are missing this built-in God-consciousness. I'm also puzzled as to how you could possibly know that such an awareness of God is within us when we take our first breath. What evidence do you have that this is so? Maybe we humans are just naturally superstitious, and all that's "within us when we take our first breath" is the natural ability and inclination to anthropomorphize (to ascribe human characteristics to things not human) the unknown.

 

[BFD_Zayl]

Merry meet and welcome to the RF family!

 

[Gee Zee]

Then how do you explain atheism? It seems there is a number of people who are missing this built-in God-consciousness. I'm also puzzled as to how you could possibly know that such an awareness of God is within us when we take our first breath. What evidence do you have that this is so? Maybe we humans are just naturally superstitious, and all that's "within us when we take our first breath" is the natural ability and inclination to anthropomorphize (to ascribe human characteristics to things not human) the unknown.

Atheism is a taught religion just as is any other religion. I spoke to many so called athiests and they all admitted that they cannot be 100 percent sure God does not exist, just as the believers have trouble defining Him/Her/They/It. There is a lot of noise in the world and this built-in-conciousness you speak of drowns in it.

On the 17th of January 2001 I was struck by lightning and had a near death experience. However, it is not the kind you normally read about. I had a conversation in that split second with... someone. Later, I had to rule out that it was imagination because of other events that were to follow.

God is science, religion is speculation.

 

[Gee Zee]

Sure, feel free to link to whatever you wish. I have a lot of literature, and I have a lot of graphic art stuff, personalized poetry I do for people. I would love to share some stuff with you.

I'm constantly improving my site and updating it (you have done well) ... I'll have a good stickybeek and ask your permission for specifics shortly. I'd certainly like more artists to contribute so please send me something in the meantime if you wish. I love thought-provoking pieces!

 

[PureX]

Atheism is a taught religion just as is any other religion. I spoke to many so called athiests and they all admitted that they cannot be 100 percent sure God does not exist, just as the believers have trouble defining Him/Her/They/It. There is a lot of noise in the world and this built-in-conciousness you speak of drowns in it.

On the 17th of January 2001 I was struck by lightning and had a near death experience. However, it is not the kind you normally read about. I had a conversation in that split second with... someone. Later, I had to rule out that it was imagination because of other events that were to follow.

God is science, religion is speculation.

I don't see anything in this post that would indicate to me that you have any idea what's going on inside of other people in relation to God. I also can think of a number of alternative explanations for your own experience of "God". Has it not occurred to you, that you might be wrong in your assumptions about God?

 

[Quiddity]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Gee Zee]

I don't see anything in this post that would indicate to me that you have any idea what's going on inside of other people in relation to God. I also can think of a number of alternative explanations for your own experience of "God". Has it not occurred to you, that you might be wrong in your assumptions about God?

Likewise, you cannot see anything that goes on inside my head either. If you want me to perform a miracle then you will be truely dissapointed. I cannot explain to you in one black and white sentence of all the grey areas of the mind.

My "assumptions" about God could be wrong. That is why it is only an assumption. My home page on my website clearly outlines that I, and others, should NOT be followed. I know as much about the mystery as you do, but I see it differently. God is a state of mind, no?

 

[Gee Zee]

Thanks for the warm greetings BFD_Asatru and Victor!!!!!!!!!