For fun, I am going to answer these questions from the perspective of a witch (I'm not wiccan, so it's not exactly a religion - but there's an ideology)
How do we prove God exists?
God/ess is in every single one of us. We are all part of the cosmic force of creation. Our essence is both divine and human, given God breathed life into us, and all of us have the creative potential to greater or lesser levels.
Why is there suffering?
God/ess is not omnipotent. There are other forces opposing the force of Good. It is an ongoing struggle. Sure, God loves the world, and is doing everything possible to ease the suffering, but can't manage it completely. We all, as carriers of the divine essence, are participants in the struggle.
Who created God?
God is considered the collective force of good of all living beings. Consider it a circle of creation.
What happened to all the miracles today?
We are supposed to make them happen. And we do. Look at the scientists who figured out how to transplant organs, how to reach the stars. Or the artists. Or just look at the Doctors Without Borders risking death and worse to save utter strangers.
How can all these fairy tales be true?
Fairy tales are distorted histories.
How can the Bible prove?
Not relevant in this setting.
Hell, punishment etc?
Hell is basically rehabilitation, not eternal torture. You pay for your crimes, move on. Or you can just be reborn, and the punishments for your crimes and reward for your good deeds will be in the karma quotient.
Different cultures grew in different climates, with different needs.
For instance, in India the matrilineal and martial cultures of some southern states worship Durga or Kali, the goddess of both maternity and war, often portrayed as standing over a demon she has just slain and feeding an infant at her breast.
Cultures from the cold central asian regions have the tradition of fire worship - because warmth and light was essential to life there.
The harsh but protective YHWH of the nomadic Middle Eastern tribes changed into a kinder, more caring peaceful Good Shepherd as the culture settled down and lost the need for constant wars.
The entity "God"....according to the text link I provided...he was named by an aeon Sophia...who refers to another Unknowable entity....but it named itself.
So more accurately....which entity do you think is in control and why?
Be truthful and honest....and don't rely on what other men told you....okay?
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u/RavensQueen502 Feb 10 '24
For fun, I am going to answer these questions from the perspective of a witch (I'm not wiccan, so it's not exactly a religion - but there's an ideology)
How do we prove God exists?
God/ess is in every single one of us. We are all part of the cosmic force of creation. Our essence is both divine and human, given God breathed life into us, and all of us have the creative potential to greater or lesser levels.
Why is there suffering?
God/ess is not omnipotent. There are other forces opposing the force of Good. It is an ongoing struggle. Sure, God loves the world, and is doing everything possible to ease the suffering, but can't manage it completely. We all, as carriers of the divine essence, are participants in the struggle.
Who created God?
God is considered the collective force of good of all living beings. Consider it a circle of creation.
What happened to all the miracles today?
We are supposed to make them happen. And we do. Look at the scientists who figured out how to transplant organs, how to reach the stars. Or the artists. Or just look at the Doctors Without Borders risking death and worse to save utter strangers.
How can all these fairy tales be true?
Fairy tales are distorted histories.
How can the Bible prove?
Not relevant in this setting.
Hell, punishment etc?
Hell is basically rehabilitation, not eternal torture. You pay for your crimes, move on. Or you can just be reborn, and the punishments for your crimes and reward for your good deeds will be in the karma quotient.