Isn't it interesting that opinions & beliefs are so varied? fascinating...
Do I believe in a god? Oh yeah, this universe is way too complex to have just "happened" on its own.
Do I believe in God? Always have, always will. My conception of God has changed as my spiritual journey progresses. I've walked down several "paths", and grown in understanding with each one.
This is where I'm at at this point:
We're all born with a "God-size hole", and a desire to fill it up. Our curiosity, our need for answers, our need for purpose, all feed into what path we choose. Some choose structured religions, some choose science, others choose drugs, some choose a hedonistic lifestyle, others choose spirituality outside formal structure. We get to choose, and then live with the consequences of those choices. We're here on this earth to grow into a more mature spirituality, before we move on to whatever's next for us.
My personal experience is that I've found two different organizations that I resonate with. One has formal religious teachings, and one has no religious affiliation. One group has many atheists in it, but recognition that there is a Higher Power, something greater than yourself, is essential. The other group includes people from all sorts of "religious" backgrounds, who now seek to change their lives based on the application of Spiritual Principles. I love growing spiritually, it's an adventure that never ends! My life is richer because of my spiritual quest.
Something I try to bear in mind is that I cannot judge another's experiences, because I don't know what their soul is here to learn. I can only learn my lessons. I believe in an afterlife because nothing in this universe can be destroyed, everything simply changes its form of energy. Everything is God-energy transformed. I personally don't believe that any single religion has an exclusive claim on "The Truth". Truth is truth, no matter what the source.
I encourage each person to keep an open mind, and an open heart. Namaste
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