Monotheism..Whose? (rituals, morals, choice, evolution, doctrine)

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Originally Posted by Ninerays

Here's a philosophical question:as we develop our ideas of who God is,do you think it's possible to start reflecting virtues we would attribute to God, such as honesty,faithfulness and justice more intensely in our own lives and could not that be the point of religion?

Although it's not that helpful an answer, I think any characteristics we attribute would be anthropic projections.

[ayani]

Originally Posted by Ninerays

do you think it's possible to start reflecting virtues we would attribute to God, such as honesty,faithfulness and justice more intensely in our own lives and could not that be the point of religion?

that's kind of how i see it, Nine. not unlike the Biblical passage where Yeshua tells his followers "be holy, even as your Father in heaven is holy". when we love and draw closer to God, i would hope that nearness will effect us for the better.

[Ninerays]

Hopefully, that's exactly what does happen, Gracie.Although(at least according to my faith)the Essence of God is ultimately unknowable, the ultimate message sent(via the religions,philosophies,etc.,etc.),at least, should aid and accelerate our spiritual evolution.

[kiwimac]

Well as a Zoroastrian, I am a Monotheist. Just a slightly different flavour.


Kiwimac

[Ninerays]

Awesome :-).The Zoroastrians are probably one of the most interesting Faiths to me because it's the one I'm least acquainted with...

[Ninerays]

Mind you, it's interesting to me how the basic concepts of each Divinely revealed religion tend to fit together....