Posted by deirdrehbrt on April 8, 2006, at 18:55:37
In reply to Do you believe in God-why or why not?, posted by TylerJ on April 7, 2006, at 19:00:57
Yes, but probably not in the sense that most people here do.
I believe that Deity revealed itself to many cultures in many ways. I think that some cultures have placed a box around their own definition and called it the only right way. I reject that.
I'm a Pagan, and to me, Deity can represent him / her / itself in many different ways, depending on the needs of the moment. If I need help with crafts or creativity, or working with metal, I call on Brigid. If I need help with water issues, I call on Coventina. Etc.
So I relate to deity in a manner that will fit my present situation. I suppose that it's not much different than Jews calling on Elohim, or El Shaddai, or whatever representation they could relate to at the time.
I specifically left the Christian faith because of their unbending stance on GLBT issues. I had been told by priests that I was going to hell, and I believe they are wrong.
I also had a strange experience in 1982, which led me to believe in Paganism / Wicca as a sensible alternative. That's where I am today.
Short answer, God, no.... Gods and Goddesses, yes.
--Dee
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