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Originally Posted by Phaseolus  Oh no Im am definitely not taking sides. I think you misunderstood, My intention is to comprehend this very human phenomenon... The need to believe in a higher power, rather than complete mental self reliance of the individual.
By the way your last statement is very subjective.. could you please specify which concept of god you are referring to, yours or that which is predominates at present? |
I agree that the statement "I do not feel that God and Science are mutually exclusive" is quite subjective but not unrealistic. I can point to many phenomena that do not yet have a rational explanation such as Near Death experiences, Out of body experiences, reincarnation etc. that possibly point to some kind of continued existence of consciousness outside of the human body.
In answer to your question, I am referring to my concept of God. It may not "predominate" but it is not mine alone either. It is what is called "the new spirituality". It posits that a benevolent omnipresent creator and an afterlife exists, there is no such thing as "hell" "the devil" or "original sin". It transcends traditional religious thought on the basis that spirituality is not a religious constant but something quite dynamic and evolving as is everything else. It is described in the "conversations with god" books by Neale Donald Walsch which has sold millions worldwide.
To answer your previous question, examples of "Mine is not a better way or the only way but merely another way". This was a quote in one of the "conversations with god" books which is quite a movement but not a religion or a cult. It clearly states that its ok to disagree with concepts there and to use what feels right for you and to not make that a new absolutist religion. I have also seen some Jewish and Hindu and Buddhist leaders on Larry King preach this concept as well. Unfortunately, the christian representative didnt concur. I doubt muslims would concur either.