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Immanence of God...
You wrote:
Pagan Deity does not need to "take on flesh" because it already exists in each and every one of us. If we wish to "touch" our Deity, all we need do is look around us, within us, and at everything which was created to know that Deity is already here.
Yup. There is something of God in the good things that we see around us. The Maker is reflected and felt in what is made.
But you see, the One that you feel is around you, made Himself seen. Your argument, namely, that it is not necessary, therefore, it cannot be is mistaken. God does not work according to what we think is necessary or not, because He is sheer Gratuitousness.
posted by
Friar__Tuck
on March 15, 2004 at 11:50 AM
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That's Interesting...
koriani, the way you use "Pagan" is strange to me. I have read a lot of weblogs using the term the way you do, though. For the sake of interest -- my interest in the history of religions -- could you explain more about this to me, or perhaps even send me links through email? I'd greatly appreciate it.
I like these exchanges with you. If I sound harsh sometimes, it is a personality fault. I don't mean to be harsh.
posted by
Friar__Tuck
on March 14, 2004 at 10:53 PM
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Again, I beg to differ.......
You said:
"But non-Christian religions have the same claim," one may object. "So what differentiates Christianity from them?" And the answer is not far to see. The God who draws all to Himself entered human history "took on flesh" and made an explicit invitation to all human beings: "I am the Way." To reach God, to finally be at home, one must do it in and through Christ. Only then can one start to move towards happiness."
Pagan Deity does not need to "take on flesh" because it already exists in each and every one of us. If we wish to "touch" our Deity, all we need do is look around us, within us, and at everything which was created to know that Deity is already here.
Pagans speak and interact with their Deities on a daily basis, just as Christians do. However, our relationship with Deity is more personal, such as mentor/mentee, unlike the Christian metaphor of sheep being led by the shepard.
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koriani
on March 14, 2004 at 9:07 AM
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