Religion, philosophy, reason, and rationalism all come to play when discussing the concept of God. One of the challenges throughout the history of mankind is the belief that there is only one way to describe our Creator. We all share this planet and were all given the gift of Reason and Free Will.
Personally, I believe in a Creator or creative force that created and perpetuates the existence of all things. I view the Bible as a series of books that contain history, mythology, and a great deal of allegory, all with the intention and purpose of knowing and understanding our Creator. I do not view it as the infallible word of God because it is a compilation of texts written by men. Nothing man composes or compiles can be infallible. Whether or not they were truly inspired is not my concern as it is not something that can be proven. Nature is the true Word of God and through it all men can experience divine revelation. I believe personal revelation is possible, but that it as its name says – personal.
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear. – Thomas Jefferson.
I am a strong proponent of the use of Reason and believe that any dogma or creed that forces one to suspend the use of reason must be investigated and weighed on the merits of its underlying intentions. These are my personal views and I in no way expect anyone to conform to my ideas. I think if our Creator intended us to follow a specific path than that path would be clear, we would all be following it, and there would be no argument as to what to believe. I believe the search for the truth is an open invitation by our Creator to seek him.
You are welcome to join me on this quest.
Nelson Rose
