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I can surely appreciate the questions, but it seems the answers are pretty academic, it just takes a little serious study. True intellectual honesty dictates that the one asking the questions is actually interested in openly considering the answers available. This piece is a worthwhile stepping stone, and I think you should truly take a first step, if, in fact, you haven't done so already.
Structurally, this work seems a bit impromptu and is a bit difficult to stay with. Many of the question marks are misplaced (i.e. "Or is it that fallen angel, the one cast out from above?" line 9), and some spelling ("Humanity's..." line 18), but I think with a little touching up you could make this quite a work.
On thing is true - it is certainly thought-provoking no matter which side of the fence you are on...
Personally, I always thought god was made in our image. I sort of' feel sorry for him we have made him the great scapegoat and blame all our sins and failures on him. At least thats partly the way I see it.
Brian. You think very similarly to me!
I have asked my Tanach (Bible Studies, to put it bluntly) teacher (who's a Rabbi) Similar questions, and a few times he either evaded my question, or answered with something that could be quickly countered. In the end, he'd just say, "because it just is."
I find it hard to believe without clear logic and proof. I believe there were 10 occurances in Egypt in the time of Pharoahs, just they weren't miracles, nor sent my God. I don't believe 200 or so Baal prophets were murdered on Mount Carmel by God at the exact same time. I think the belief system between Judaism and Christianity is slightly different though, because in Judaism, Christ isn't seen as any messiah.
I do believe, though, in a higher power, just S/He doesn't have a name and doesn't require us to praise Him/Her, and blame or thank Her/Him for anything.
I am whole heartedly a believer is Christ. Belief in God is a faith in a hope of love in my opinion.
These questions you raised are all answered or go deeper than the proposed questions. Not that you want to read this but here it goes. We are capable of being like him through grace given in Jesus. He is the creator of freedom of choice, His sovereignty is much greater than this. Which original sin, Man's, the angels, etc. The terrible/greatest thing about Free will is our choices, we get to make them, good or bad as if on a plate. Lucifer is blamed for the challenge and acclimation of being greater than He and his love of this big picture of "destruction". Lucifer was the most beautiful of all angels and one of God's most precious creations who have fallen through selfishness. Whomever it is, first and foremost forgiveness needs to be wanted.
Anyways, sorry for the out pour. Probably information most people already know. Later.
I love the write, good questions that I am glad you are asking yourself.
wow thats deep...wow i never thoght of that... it was also almost black and white religon rise for me... but i loved not only that you would taggle such a touchy subject for some but that you did with a fluid beautiful poem full of enchanting language..keep up the great work.
Brian,
I'm sure you know that I have a strong belief in God and our Savior, Jesus Christ. I find it much easier to believe in a God, than to believe some of the 'scientic' theories that float around these days.
However, having said that, I also have questions that I cannot answer. Anyone, including all believers, that say they do not have questions, are just fooling themselves.
Isaiah 1:18 says "Come, let us reason together, saith the Lord." God knew we would have questions.
I Corinthians 13:12 says "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."
You're absolutely right, we will know the answers after we are gone. However, I'm not waiting until then to know in whom I'm putting my trust: I'll believe in God's Word right now, even though I have many questions.
Okay, enough of the sermon (I used to be a lay preacher; how can you tell. lol)
This poem is excellent, otherwise why would I make such a long comment.
Thanks, Brian. Never quit asking questions, and keep these great write coming our way.
-hands him a Yorkie-
That is how much I like this poem, I am willing to part with a beloved Yorkie of mine. (They are not cheap over here...) This really asks many a question that I have asked myself, but I think that you did it in a far more eloquent manner than I. I am not sure about the second stanza, it seems a bit forced, but I love the rest of it. Yay!
^_^
Cheers!
Spoken like a true apostate, Brian. Yes, there will always be questions raised about religion, but that is what faith is...believing in the unbelievable. And it is also true we are all fallen angels. You've done an excellent job in presenting a sensitive subject with tongue in cheek humor, yet maintaining a serious tone. I guess we'll know the truth one way or another, as you say, 'when we are no more!'
I agree with the dilemma you raise. For most intellectually-minded people, everything-- icluding one's belief-- is subjective. I guess faith is just believing what you know cannot be discovered for sure; but that's everything! Yet, one cannot live in a sterile evirinment of materialism. I think it is human nature to believe in something, even if that thing is a fiction. I think the enlightened one is self-aware of this very process going on all the time. Wallace Steven talks a lot about this in his poetry-- at least with regards to art.
Nice write.
Welcome !
