Greatest I am writes:
It is not so much that God does not care what we do, but consider that if one of God's attributes is Perfection, which it is, then the systems that He has put in place must then by force be Perfect. What then would we have Him change. Only our understanding of the Perfection that we live and thrive in.
May I respectfully offer another opinion about our perception of God's perfection. It's an excerpt from my allegory, THE WEEPING REDWOOD TREE. A discussion between God and an ancient gentleman. Please excuse the length. It's not a point one can deal with in a few words.
- Your holy books are filled with wondrous teachings from my sons and daughters who heard my voice. By their good fruits are they known. Others made changes that were not in tune with the infinite, or misinterpreted what was originally spoken and heard. For example there is great misunderstanding about the meaning of perfection. I am not perfect in your understanding of the word.
The old man gasped and looked up, eyes popping from his head. The forest seemed to catch its breath in amazement.
- You may well look surprised. It has long been taught that heaven is a place where no pain, no sorrow, no mischief and no misdeeds can enter in. Heaven is portrayed as a place of perfect peace and harmony and beauty. A desirable vision to ease the pain and sorrow and injustice that has infiltrated deeply into the human condition. Heaven is indeed a place of rest and renewal. But, understand this, the universe is not perfect. It continues to evolve.
- Your definition of perfection is anything that is complete beyond practical or theoretical improvement; without any of the flaws or shortcomings that might be present; faultless and correct in every detail. How can a universe be perfect when still in the process of developing? Do you not realize that Life is not without flaws; not faultless and correct in every detail? Why then do you blame people for being imperfect? Why encumber them with the yoke of being born of original sin? That is a deeply discouraging and erroneous burden to impose.
- My creation is perfect in the sense that it is ever changing, constantly evolving for the original purpose of perpetuating my love of Life. Had I failed in the beginning then Life would not have continued to evolve over fifteen billion years of your time measurement. My love could not be contained. It literally exploded into Life. You are an example of my love.
Astonished, the old man flushed with hope. “Me?”
- Yes, you. We both made mistakes. You could not have known of my concerns whether or not creation would manifest as planned; that humanity might misuse freewill and ignore the purpose of evolution. Once Life began it was instantly beyond my control. I could not withdraw freewill when it was abused. Creative love cannot be controlled, otherwise it could not be eternal. It was my love of Life that empowered forces to explode with energy that continues to radiate. Essences within that energy are the elemental building blocks of the universe. Self-centred love could not have sustained Life. Command and control? No. Life must be free of artificial controls if it is to be self-perpetuating and self-sustaining. It is the Spirit of Life within humanity that answers prayer, that works miracles.
- Religious leaders throughout the world have encouraged followers to worship me. I do not require worship. I do not need reminding that I Am. Humankind should be encouraged to grow in and through me. To become as I Am. To continue, through Love, the process of creation. Because of man’s efforts to impose controls, rather than lead as shining examples of Love, he has all but forfeited leadership. Hate grows stronger. If not reversed it will destroy the world created by mankind.
- Women could not be obedient to men who fell into dishonour through selfish decisions and actions. They were forced to assume leadership in many areas where men displayed lack of wisdom. Sadly, many women still suffer the effects of men’s decisions. Some are not yet free of the impetus that corrupted their menfolk. Wisdom is a currency of low value in the world. My children who came into the world to remind others of the need for divine wisdom were badly treated and misunderstood. They suffered at the hands of those they came to assist. You cannot know the sorrow that spread throughout Life . . . .
The old man looked up as drops of rain fell on his head. He had not been aware of gathering clouds. But the sky was clear. He then noticed water droplets falling from tips of branches. The wren flitted about catching drops in midair. No drops fell from other trees. It then occurred to him what was happening. He rose to his feet, stretched his arms as far as he could around the giant tree and gently patted the soft bark in a comforting gesture.
“There, there,” he murmured. “It’s all right. I will do better. I will rid myself and the Church of carefully constructed dogmas and encourage your precious gifts to grow from the essence of your Love, to flower and bear fruit for your eternally creative purpose.”
Water ceased to fall from its branches. The old man continued to hug the tree for a long while. The forest was silent apart from a clear, flute-like whistle of a Varied Thrush. A surge of energy flowed into the man. Dropping his arms he stood back and reflected. The task before him was unimaginably difficult. It would be easier to move mountains than change hardened attitudes. Schisms within the Church were one thing. Gulfs between rational belief systems and irrational fanaticism quite another. Momentous inner change strengthened his resolve; not to attempt to change the world, but to be one Self. To be true to himself and a positive example to others. It might require another two millennia for true brotherhood to encircle the globe.
He smiled at the thought that it took evolution fifteen billion years to get this far. In the mind of I Am, he mused, humanity might just unite in brotherhood in less time. He turned and noticed the gathering of wild life.
“My goodness. I have been truly blessed. Thank you all.”
The inhabitants of the forest silently dispersed. The man walked some distance then stopped abruptly, startled by the thought that he might not again hear the voice of God. The same voice sounded quietly in his inner ear.
- The decision is yours. When you fully understand and confess that I can never desert you nor forsake you is when you will eternally be one with Me. When you and all humankind choose Life is when you will be released from inner strife. Do not worship me. Simply be as I Am.
“How?”
- Do not force people to worship the god of your creation. Recognize and respect diversity within yourself, in others, and the whole of Creation. In so doing you will learn that nothing exists apart from God. Recognition of that simple fact will enable you to see with my eyes. Through you, others will see themselves more clearly, as I do, and will endeavour to reflect what you see rather than imposed or acquired distortions. There is nothing to worship, but everything to encourage, respect and embrace in the glory of Creation.
Edited by Malachi-II, : No reason given.
Edited by Malachi-II, : For ease of reading
Edited by Malachi-II, : For the ease of readers and pedants
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