Evolution

[ralphm]

Yea, I think humanities' concept of god needs to evolve!

[Cylentpanthur]

Before I begin, I will say that this post, though written as truth and belief, is only speculation. I am still discovering and deciding just what I believe, and I don't think I will ever finish, but on the way there things will change. So if this post does not agree with previous and future posts, this is the reason why.
I believe human beings are evolving. I believe that there is one great truth that is seen by all but through filters so that they can understand. I believe this truth involves energy. Its manipulation and creation. When people pray, or believe in something, or have faith, things happen not through the grace of God, or some higher being, but through their own doing. These actions focus and project a powerful energy that can be felt and shared by others. I believe religion is a filter for understanding the truth. It provides methods of manipulating energy that is easier to understand. Primitive peoples lived in a world of only the earth and it's awesome forces, so this is what they worshipped. Gods that embodied what they wanted and needed. Rain, crops, fertility, strength. Once man had begun to master the earth they turned to a more abstract "god" embodying what they wanted to achieve. Perfection, rulership over all things, all knowledge. I believe we have come to the end of the second evolution, and that we have begun another. We have lost the need for another filter. More and more people are leaving traditional religions, or modifying them. I believe we are coming to a time when we will believe in ourselves. Where we no longer need abstract concepts to believe in and worship. A time where we create our own existence. They tell you that the common man only uses 10% of his brain. I believe that capacity is increasing, and that none of us can imagine what could be done with more. I believe that mankind can become everything our gods are and more.

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