What does God want from you?

[Bthoth]

Everyone has his own view and belief. We need to respect each other for everyone his own belief Stephen Hawking had honestly expressed the question of belief.

The most striking summary of the late British physicist Stephen Hawking's book "Short Answers to Great Questions" was released after his death and includes answers to questions such as "How did it all start?" And "Are we going to survive on Earth?" But the most critical subject discussed in the book is "Is there a God? The late scientist said he did not want to give the impression of his work that it was to prove or deny the existence of God. He summarized his conception of God according to one's belief and said: "We are free to the question of belief, and in my opinion, the simplest explanation is that there is no God.” No one has created the universe, and no one directs our destinies."

That was even better than string theory.

 

[ppp]

Everyone has his own view and belief.

And yet you call me dogmatic merely for disagreeing with you. It is possible for a person to disagree with you, @Gassim, without adhering to a dogma.

We need to respect each other for everyone his own belief

We need to afford each other a basic level of respect for simply being human. We do not need to respect a belief merely because another human has that belief. Beliefs should be considered and evaluated individually. Any belief may be wonderful, or crappy, or somewhere in between. It is irresponsible, and sometimes immoral, to respect some beliefs.

 

[Gassim]

What does God want from me?

God feeds me when I allow God to teach me, so what is this that God wants from me—a relationship?

I'll add more. I've seen light that feeds, and so this light can think and renew for deeper understanding.

So in this, what does God want for me? I want to drink from light and cycle thoughts, so two thoughts are going on: my thoughts and light thoughts, so that's back to that word relationship.

God does not need anything from us because he is self-sufficient

No, nobody knows for sure.


Nobody knows for sure.

If you wish to know what after life like. You can read the holy books you might get hints how after life will be like.

 

[muhammad_isa]

God does not need anything from us because he is self-sufficient..

That is right .. it is we who are in need.

If you wish to know what after life like. You can read the holy books you might get hints how after life will be like.

I agree .. but we do not know for sure what will happen to us individually.
We all rely on God's Infinite Mercy.

 

[Link]

There is two models of approach.

I'm going to create God according to my image, and reflect my image onto him.
I'm going to create my image according to God and reflect him onto my image.

I've chosen the latter. I believe @Bird123 has chosen the former.

 

[Trailblazer]

God does not need anything from us because he is self-sufficient

I agree. God has no needs, only humans and other animals have needs. Whatever God gives us is only for our own benefit.

“Regard thou the one true God as One Who is apart from, and immeasurably exalted above, all created things. The whole universe reflecteth His glory, while He is Himself independent of, and transcendeth His creatures.”​

Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 166​

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“Consider the mercy of God and His gifts. He enjoineth upon you that which shall profit you, though He Himself can well dispense with all creatures.” Gleanings, p. 140​

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“The one true God, exalted be His glory, hath wished nothing for Himself. The allegiance of mankind profiteth Him not, neither doth its perversity harm Him. The Bird of the Realm of Utterance voiceth continually this call: “All things have I willed for thee, and thee, too, for thine own sake.”​

Gleanings, p. 260​

If you wish to know what after life like. You can read the holy books you might get hints how after life will be like.

“Death proffereth unto every confident believer the cup that is life indeed. It bestoweth joy, and is the bearer of gladness. It conferreth the gift of everlasting life.” Gleanings, p. 345​

But what does that actually mean? How do we know if we are a confident believer? What will joy and gladness consist of? What is everlasting life?
I do not believe everlasting life means living forever, since I believe that all souls will continue to exist forever, but not everyone will have everlasting life, which is nearness to God, but how will that play out in the afterlife?

There are hints in the holy books but there is no real information. God keeps the mystery of the afterlife under His hat. We are told that one reason the afterlife has not been described in the holy books is because we could never comprehend a world that is so different from this wold.

“As to those that have tasted of the fruit of man’s earthly existence, which is the recognition of the one true God, exalted be His glory, their life hereafter is such as We are unable to describe. The knowledge thereof is with God, alone, the Lord of all worlds.” Gleanings, pp. 345-346​

 

[Little Dragon]

If you are an atheist, speculate. If God really exists and creates the universe and God creates you. What does God want from you?

Thanks? She's not getting it. I don't recall asking for existence.

 

[ppp]

God does not need anything from us because he is self-sufficient

A being with no needs would take no actions.

 

[Little Dragon]

I've chosen the latter. I believe @Bird123 has chosen the former.

The former would be standard practice among most people who believe they are in communication with "God".
Their Gods, mere reflections of their biases, prejudices, anxieties, fears, hopes and aspirations.

 

[Trailblazer]

I don't recall asking for existence.

Nor did I.

 

[Little Dragon]

Nor did I.

This world, is a savage garden indeed. Not for the faint hearted.

 

[Trailblazer]

This world, is a savage garden indeed. Not for the faint hearted.

I am not faint-hearted at all, but this world is still a savage garden for me because my difficult life circumstances are over the top.

 

[Little Dragon]

I am not faint-hearted at all, but this world is still a savage garden for me because my difficult life circumstances are over the top.

You have my ears.

 

[Trailblazer]

You have my ears.

You are very kind, but I don't want to divulge all my personal problems on the forum.
I can tell you in a Conversation if you are open to that.

 

[Little Dragon]

You are very kind, but I don't want to divulge all my personal problems on the forum.
I can tell you in a Conversation if you are open to that.

Of course, and anytime. I am an old soul. I know when to listen and when to suggest.

 

[Trailblazer]

Of course, and anytime. I am an old soul. I know when to listen and when to suggest.

Later, after I have caught up on things.

 

[Little Dragon]

Later, after I have caught up on things.

 

[Bird123]

There is two models of approach.

I'm going to create God according to my image, and reflect my image onto him.
I'm going to create my image according to God and reflect him onto my image.

I've chosen the latter. I believe @Bird123 has chosen the former.

Where have you gotten the image of God to reflect on your image? Did it come from a holy book written by mankind?

Everything about God will add up perfectly. Can you say holy books add up perfectly and you can find no fault in them? Do you question or merely accept?

Free choice is an important part to God's system. I make no demands and I am happy with any free choice anyone makes as long as it is their own.

There is a third approach you have not considered and it is my approach. It is Seek out and Discover what actually is. I started my journey to Discover the real truth when I found that so much of those holy books did not add up. Being one who must know, I started a journey to Discover the Real Truth regardless of what that truth turned out to be. I was even open to the possibility that God didn't exist at all. I am not creating God to the image I want. I continue on my journey to Discover what is. I find there is always more to Discover about God and God's actions and choices. I have spoken to who God is, however there will always be more to Learn and Discover.

I guess it all comes down to what one seeks. I could never be satisfied with mere Beliefs regardless of those around me that might want me to do so. Perhaps, that's is why I had a visit from God. God gave me the gift of knowing. Of course, God never showed up until I had Discovered a certain amount of knowledge. It is a gift none the less. There is a greater strength in knowing than could ever exist merely believing.

You have all my Love and Kindness regardless of any free choices you choose to make.

That's what I see. It's very clear!!

 

[Bird123]

Thanks? She's not getting it. I don't recall asking for existence.

You might not recall at this moment, however there will come a time when you will, once again, experience God's Unconditional Love. It is a Love that feels so good and is so complete one would do anything for it. You will be so happy that not only do you exist but your existence is eternal.

It's too late. God is already getting it.

That's what I see. It's very clear!!

 

[Little Dragon]

You might not recall at this moment, however there will come a time when you will, once again, experience God's Unconditional Love. It is a Love that feels so good and is so complete one would do anything for it. You will be so happy that not only do you exist but your existence is eternal.

It's too late. God is already getting it.

That's what I see. It's very clear!!

Well, we shall see. It's not that I resent existing, as such. I would have preferred to have existed on a planet that isn't quite so hopelessly messed up. However, fate saw fit to send me to this madhouse (planet, not forum), I doubt it was for my benefit. Time for bed. Later.