My Belief In God
Has proof
Similar to sun-worship *
Unlike others
Which only has
Belief as proof
The belief comes
From two sources
The Bible and any
And all dictionaries
First
John 1 : 1
“In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1
Second
God 1 : the supreme or ultimate reality:
Word 7: the expressed or manifested mind and will of God
– m-w.com
No words, no existence, nothing supreme, no reality
I can do all things through
Word(s) that strengthen(s) me
Depending on content and
Meaning through context
Intent mixed with passion
Or apathy with indifference
Word also has all the verifiable
Substance of the invisible wind
I just broke that is permeating
The surrounding ether afoul of
The rest of the air all are breathing
You can not see it
But….you know it is / was there
“Fortunately, some are born with spiritual immune systems that sooner or later give rejection to the illusory worldview grafted upon them from birth through social conditioning. They begin sensing that something is amiss, and start looking for answers.
Inner knowledge and anomalous outer experiences show them a side of reality others are oblivious to, and so begins their journey of awakening. Each step of the journey is made by following the heart instead of following the crowd and by choosing knowledge over the veils of ignorance.”
― Henri Bergson
Unbeknownst to everyone else
They share in the same faith
That Word and any and all words
Conjure up images of each deity
Plus their play book that they follow
Loosely, fundamentally or not at all
Depending on mood and circumstances
Like my favorite commandment
“Thou shalt not kill”. ……… Which,
Observed by the major religions
Really, all depends on who or what
Is being killed by whom or what for
Pick your justification and have a party
We are all collectively responsible for
“Blood On The World’s Hands” – Iron Maiden
Because even if one lifts a finger against killing
Circumstantially supports it via taxes or lunch
Breakfast, dinner, abortion, and the death penalty
There goes God
In all of Word’s glory
For without Word
Or words, there
Would be no God(s)
Also, there would be no killing….because
There’d be “Nothing to kill or die for” – John Lennon
Try learning a lesson
Or absorb teachings
From any of the
Masters of Wisdom
Without words
To read or hear
“Their” words
*
“And immediately, I thought of the sun (Word). Happened like that. Overnight I became a sun-(Word) worshipper. Well, not overnight, you can’t see the sun (Word) ** at night. But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-(Word) worshipper.
Several reasons. First of all, I can see the sun, (Word) okay? Unlike some other gods I could mention, I can actually see the sun(Word). I’m big on that. If I can see something, I don’t know, it kind of helps the credibility along, you know?
So everyday I can see the sun (Words), as it gives me everything I need; heat, light, food, flowers in the park, reflections on the lake, an occasional skin cancer, but hey.
At least there are no crucifixions, and we’re not setting people on fire simply because they don’t agree with us.
Sun (Word) worship is fairly simple. There’s no mystery, no miracles, no pageantry, no one asks for money, there are no songs to learn, and we don’t have a special building where we all gather once a week to compare clothing.
And the best thing about the sun (Word), it never tells me I’m unworthy. Doesn’t tell me I’m a bad person who needs to be saved.
(Word) Hasn’t said an unkind word. Treats me fine. So, I worship the sun (Word). But, I don’t pray to the sun (Word). Know why? I wouldn’t presume on our friendship. It’s not polite.”
(Especially since, occasionally words are my only friends)
– George Carlin
**
The last big question to
Challenge my belief in God is
Where do all the Word(‘s) go
When one is asleep?
“I never wish to be right,
Only to be understood,
If you have questioned
Your beliefs. Then maybe
I have done some good. “
– Angelo Devlin
Excellent exposition on a big topic! Your ability to get under the hood of complicated topics always amazes me and brings me new insights.
So to your last big question, where do all the Words go… Might it be that when we withdraw our sanction of engaging in Word and Deed, we go back into the Source of Word, the beginningless and endless (that is to say: timeless) nondimensional “Is-ness” from whence everything emerges? Which might explain why deep sleep is so refreshing, free from all waking concerns.
I’m curious where your genius goes with that topic…
Thanks again for all your do to enlighten us!
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Thanks, the sleep contemplation was a recent topic that presented itself. So what you say makes sense, that “we” (bipedal earthling artists) go back into the Source of Word.
Plus, with minimal research (i just looked it up), mammals and marine life sleep also. Likewise, so do trees, at least as we best perceive what is considered sleep.
Do the previous, also go back to the Source of Word, like humans? Regardless of our projections or scientific research, it is unlikely we will ever know.
Thanks for keeping me thinking.
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Great question. I can imagine that whatever sleeps does unfurl into the Source. Thanks for the pondering.
Btw, I’ve heard that trees are far more animate than we ever realized before. They even make music.
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Must be because they are whistling in the wind.
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