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Originally Posted by Russ B
What I see God as could easily differ from what someone else does, so I'm not saying my views are representational of anyone. Our relationship with God is personal and unique.
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I would not expect to ever get 2 descriptions the same from different people.
Do you not feel that it is entirely possible that 'God' is within you, rather than some external force? could it not be true that God is a way for people to put a name on their own confidence and strength that they call on when they feel low or find themselves in turmoil or distress? A psychological aid, if you will. like in times of danger and the body produces increased amounts of adrenaline giving the father who is rescuing his child what seem to be super-human strengths? perhaps when those who believe in God call upon him, they are finding a way to jump start their bodies into releasing endorphins to calm and relax the mind and body. much like the meditation / prayer practices you mentioned when your daughter middle name came to you...
please don't think I am trying to 'convert' you to a scientific way of thinking. you believe in God, and I think that is good. I'm just asking if you would personally put things down to God, rather than physical happenings that we don't have full control over - subconscious things to an extent in the above example...