[thinktwice]

People, without thinking much about it, generally agree that God created the universe; and most people like to believe that God created man in His image, and some believe that God actually sent his Son to live on earth as a human for the purpose of guiding people to everlasting life with God in heaven.

What people haven't seemed to consider is that ... If the universe is infinite, then God must be something greater than infinity; making the concept "God" an indeterminate form in mathematical terms.

Personally, I think there is a God; and I think the best way to live life -- while preparing for (should it exist) an afterlife -- is in wisely using the abilities given individuals by that indeterminate form concept -- God.

Considering the fact that reason is man's greatest ability, the question "What where your achievements?" might be the crucial entrance question at the gate.

[onedoug]

Ethical Monotheism and Alamo-Girl's Origins

A-G, ping.

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

I agree wholeheartedly with you vision and you might even be right about the question. Hopefully it won't be on how to spell "Physicist.

My only comment is that I have always interpreted the "created in his own image" passage to pertain to our souls and not to our physical appearance. The "image" part is merely couched in terms humans can understand, but actually refers to the possession of every person of an infinite, timeless spirit, which in English is called a "soul".

Our bodies are the bodies of animals which tempt us with desires and instincts that are contrary to God's will. That's what makes getting people to do the right thing (and not just what feels good) difficult.

I cannot imagine that God has a body. Where would it be? Would it not them also limit Him to the laws of nature, if He had a body? I don't think you'll ever be finding a long white beard and flowing robes. But it isn't likely that we will ever be able to understand what we will find during our time on Earth.

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

Coming Clean

Ladies and Genltemen - my screen name, while at first seemingly amusing, is, in fact inappropriate.

I have requested that the magnanomous Jim Robinson change my
screen name to: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit

I'm sticking with the German theme - it is my home and hobby

Once again, I humbly thank you for your understanding and forgiveness of my thoughtless indiscretion.