Reflection About God

It is a very relevant and important question if you consider the fact that it so closely relates to our curriculum in PH-231-C, The Introduction to the Philosophy of Knowledge. Over the course of the semester, we learned and discussed about many people and their corresponding beliefs; some of which included the concept of God and his possible existence. Prior to this semester, I think I would have considered myself to fall under one of Graham Hess’ categories, one that I do not consider myself to be in now. This course and the curriculum managed to change my outlook;

My family and relatives had always been true believers of God’s divineness and his spiritual creations, and at a young age so did I. When my height still hadn’t even reach my father’s torso, I believed that the

At an early age my parents taught me about God. For example, every night before my parents and I would go to bed, my mom said the Our Father to me. Eventually I learned it as well and we would all say it together. However, I don’t exactly remember how I learned about God, or who he was. What I do remember is what I thought about God. I thought about God as a protector of my family and loved ones. This was the image of God at the time because during the times we prayed at night my mom said things like, “God, please protect my family here on Earth and take care of my mom in Heaven with you.” From the start I believed in God as well as believe that my relatives that had passed away were up in Heaven, with Him.

I think so far this class has really helped me define my religious beliefs and spirituality especially when it comes to questions I have had for a long time and never really gotten answered. During my childhood I just went along with whatever was told, during my youth I had some questions, and today as an adult I have come up with my own answers. Today I Feel like Calling God, “God” seems almost too human, I almost feel like because of his transcendence and immanence, I feel like there is no specific thing we could call him or her because It would always seem like we are comparing him or her to us, obviously from the way that that last sentence is worded, I try not to think of “God” as being just male or just female, but at the same time it seems disrespectful to say “it.” Unfortunately I do not attend church as regularly as I once did, which is unfortunate because I do feel a lot closer to “God” when I am able to, I do still celebrate all of my religious holidays. As for false self and actual self I strive to live the way that I say I will, so I really try to be kind, caring and generous to everyone. I think my job as a certified nursing assistant really helps me with that one. When I think of my religion and the symbol I picture it is still a cross, and technically the stories I have been told about my religion are myths, but I very much think of them as being true. I definitely feel like I am part of a community, religion wise, because I have my church community, when I think of my spirituality I feel I also have a community who also shares that spirituality and for that matter I would definitely think of all of the people from this class being a part of that community. As an individual I no longer feel alone but at the same time I am content when I am alone in nature. When I am out alone in nature I feel I am being a part of that You-world, I

Evaluate: Relate the effects of the event on yourself and others involved; describe emotions or images the experience evoked; identify the “heart of the matter”—what issue or question is raised/is at stake for you?

Growing up in a religious family has shaped up my beliefs in God. Ever since I was a kid, I went to catholic schools, so i’ve learned a lot about God. I was a believer at first since everyone was spooning me the knowledge and how great God is. Now that I’m a little older I started to question things. It is possible that we have a god out there, because how can this all start, how did life begin. Something had to start, something great had to start all of this. Maybe because it’s so hard to picture what started off first and how did everything come to this but there has to be something bigger out there. I don’t think the god out there is the god we know or what we want him to be. No one has ever seen him or her yet. We all just believe that he is there. An almighty god that allows suffering in this world. I know he is out there but I don’t think he is that much of a caring God.

God is speaking all the time and you can learn how to hear God, it is easier to hear God than you think.

There are several questions that many people find themselves asking at least once in their life and a few are, “When will the world end, how will the world end, and will we even be here to experience the end?” I’ve grown up to believe the world will end according to the prophecy stated in the Bible, but I’ve also realized that there are others who believe that the world won’t end based upon prophecy, but they believe the world will end according to what scientific research states. Now we are all entitled to our own thoughts, and I feel as if even though there are valuable facts proven by scientists, I still believe that the world will end based upon what is stated in the bible. Scientists have proven time and time again how the world will end, but yet I still choose to follow my religious beliefs about how the end will come. Yet in still there are many others who believe the facts at hand, and that is understandable. We believe in what we know and are taught.

I stared out at the sunset from my post of land in the woods. The bleeding of reds, oranges, and pinks together perfectly reflected onto the shimmering lake. My stomach ached, but the taste of beauty made the pain somewhat bearable. This past summer, I went on a La Vida trip, where I was required to do a solo experience, where I was denied food and social interactions for two days. Fasting was proven to be difficult, but it was through that experience that I began to understand the concept of giving all yourself in worship to God. Most of my life I was only familiar with worshiping God with my time, resources, or through song. In denying myself food, I was shown how to worship God through fasting. From the lessons I learned at La Vida, my goals for the next four years are to do what Jesus said in Luke 10:27: “to love the Lord (my) God with all (my) heart and with all (my) soul and with all (my) strength.” Over these four years, I plan to worship God through every aspect of my life, including but not limited to in my academic and musical pursuits.

You know what I hate? Religion and or arguing if God is real, or how can he be real in the mist of our circumstances. My response usually consists of a question: “Hasn’t God done something for you that was so unexplainable you know it had to be him?” -because it wasn’t your own strength?

Then, my legs began to shake. It was slow at first, then faster. I did not know what was happening to me, but I knew God was in control.

The character of God being omnipresent is so amazing to me, in John 8 56-58 Jesus letting them know before Abraham was born is was. “I Am” that alone speak for itself. Having been born of the spirit of God, house in a virgin woman having a runner telling everybody about your arrival has character. Wrapped in lights John 1: 7 having John being the witness of this light informing the world.

The book is about living with God, instead of living over, under, for, or from him. It talks about how important it is to be aware of how we think about God and our relationship with him. I appreciate this book a lot because the day I accepted Christ was when I finally understood that everything he did wasn’t to get me a get-out-of-hell free card, it was to be able to spend the rest of this life drawing me closer to him and to spend eternity with him. In that regard, the first part of the book was about what I expected, but as I was surprised, encouraged, and challenged as I got further into the book.

His face. Whether you know it or not, this is your ultimate goal. It is the beginning of everything and the end and purpose of everything. The power behind this truth is what drove Pastor Bill Johnson to write this revelatory book called Face to Face with God.

When one cannot fully understand why things in life go awry questions begin to formulate. Why me God? I have realized God will not put more on you then what you can bear. God teaches wisdom and resilience through these trials and tribulations. God has undeniably been the invisible hand in my life. He has also been the invisible hand in Olaudah Equiano, Frado, Elvira Boles, Carter G. Woodson, and James Weldon Johnson lives through trials and tribulations. I will use supporting quotes from Our Nig, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, Born in Slavery, The Miseducation of the Negro, and The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Gustavus Vassa the African Written by Himself, to prove God has a reason for pain and struggle through trials and