Honoring Different Aspects Of The Supreme Being

By Cynthia Wilson


When it comes to God, there are a number of different aspects according to the Christian faith. For example, the Supreme Being in the minds of Christians can refer to God The Father, Jesus, the Son of God or Holy Spirit. As such, it can often be confusing when other belief systems hold different aspects and names for the divine.

While this is the case, philosophers, scientists and theologians often refer to the entity known as God by several different names. In some cases, the term used is Source while in others it could be the Creator, the Divine or the Universe. As such, it is also important to understand that different branches of faith and religion often have a different understanding as to higher power or powers.

One area in which the term Source or Universe is among those known as Deists. For, these individuals often believe in a number of different deities, or at the very least worship God as a deity. In most areas, those whom worship a multitude of deities are considered to be heathens or pagans by those of the Christian faith. Whereas, in some cases, there are even some pagans whom also worship the Creator of the Universe and hold that being above others.

Paganism is often considered the ultimate rejection of God while still remaining a spiritual path. In some cases, many of the rituals used in Catholic and Christian churches were handed down through a number of pagan traditions. In fact, most holidays related to Christianity were born out of holidays once celebrated by Pagans of ancient Greece and the Roman empire. As such, while many reject paganism as a religion, there are many others whom believe it is one of the oldest religions in the world.

More religious sects often refer to the Supreme or higher power as God though with different terminology than that of Christians. For example, Muslims refer to God as Allah. Whereas, those practicing Sikhism refer to Waheguru which refers to the teacher of all things. Others, such as those of Judaic faith often refer to God as Yahweh and other names practiced within the faith.

Whether one believes in a higher power or otherwise is a personal choice regardless of where one resides. Although, the debate as to the existence of God remains active around the world. In fact, so much so that there are still countries around the world which ban the worship of God in any form or fashion.

Philosophers and scientists often hold different beliefs with regard to religion than most theologians. For, most all theologians believe in a higher power, be that God, Source, Universe or by another name based solely on faith. Whereas, most philosophers work to explore the possibility of the existence of God though do not necessarily believe in the reality of same.

Many positions related to the existence of a Creator, higher power or God can be positive or negative. For, some see God as a being of light and love. Whereas, others still believe in an angry and punishing one. In other cases, there are those whom believe in the Creator, or the creative source of the universe rather than that of a religious deity.




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