God a concept?

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I have often pondered about my conversion for atheist to a fairly strong theist. I remember that not so long ago my thoughts on God had proclivity towards atheism. But there has slowly but surely a change. From a person who used to say "There is no God!" to a person who says "God is ubiquitous!" is quiet surprising when I think about it. I don't believe in idols in spite of being a Hindu. I believe in pantheism. It makes a lot of sense and brings order to all chaos in life.

One might think why I am writing about my faith and point of view. It was just to project my stand before we seeing the bone of contention.

Recently, my results for the previous semester had come. I had got 87.4%. It was not the best but good considering the frugal effort which went into it. A miracle in human terms if I were to be honest. When I informed my mark to my cousin I was graciously congratulated. I thanked him and attributed it to God. The response I got was that "God is a great concept! Its your hard work." Being a theist I relented and praised God. Our conversion ended there but the old atheist in me started to question the postulate or presupposition on which the existence of God can be established. My mind was turbulent. I was conflicting with myself. I did arrive at an answer which my heart loved and mind accepted.

God is not a supernatural power in the heaven. It is a fancy name for our conscience. Every good in this world has been identified solely due to existence of the bad and vice-versa. Hence both at least exist together if not in placid state. In us too there exists an oxymoron. The God and the devil. Both are placed on a scale and balanced which ever weighs more rules you. Hence I was able to convince myself that God is not just a concept but a fact. You don't have mathematical gibberish to prove what I said. But there is a way to experience it. Just notice the way you react to various things and determine who is ruling you presently. This way we can ensure that God persists longer and lingers within us instead of the devil. Again some might feel that God and luck are the same all but a pitiable excuse for the weak and the mellow minded. Think what they may but what I said is factual. Let go all your inhibitions and give it a shot. Realize the presence of God not only in you but in all. This will lead to harmony. Hence the purpose of all good natured religion have been fulfilled.God a concept? May be but it is one concept which lite my life and gave me a better perspective and transformed me. God resides in all who believe in the CONCEPT!

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  1. Sailesh mohanJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    hi dear sizzz.....:) :)just read ur GOD CONCEPT..well according to me ..what u said is partially true....it certainly leads to harmony n undoubtedly...GOD is a gr8 concept...which u hav wrongly interpreted....dont tink its just a comment of a regular disciple or whatever of god.....will xplain it to u when we meet in person....m happy that we both r SAILING IN THE SAME BOAT..BT SEATED ..OPP SIDE OF THE BOAT:) TC......
    :) :)_

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  2. MadhumithaJanuary 8, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    I am eager to hear what you have to say! If possible please email it to me Ill post it as a follow up :).

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  3. CharnitaJanuary 9, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    (I don't know whether calling God a concept or a fact would make any difference. After all, everything boils down to the way you feel about it in your heart when you are looking within.)

    It is good that you took up this topic. I had also written about this sometime back though from a different perspective.

    What I loved about your perception:

    *The way you see God as someone within oneself as 'conscience'

    * And the way you link God with an individual's belief.

    Thanks for your words:)

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  4. Sailesh mohanJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    sure sure:)

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  5. MadhumithaMay 14, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    @Charnita: Nice to know that. Will read up on it :)

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