Has EvC changed your beliefs?

Yes.I was and still am a definite believer in the reality of a living and active Spirit of God. I have seen too much evidence of the workings of this Spirit both in my life and the lives of others.After coming to EvC, I learned several things, however.

I can't prove my belief or my concept of God and, in fact, no longer try and do so.

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Scientists and atheists are usually nicer people than many of the Christians whom I have encountered. This paradox validates my belief that there is some sort of a spiritual war in the human condition.
I have stopped trying to externalize this war, and am currently working out my own beliefs in regards to it.

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Jar and Ringo have expanded my view as to the belief paradigm of the Christian (or any other seeker of truth) worldview.
I am not convinced that everyone is "saved" in the sense of having God within them, but I now allow that there is no exclusive club.

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I believe that God acts and wills within us...so it is not entirely our own behavior that shapes our effort.

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I believe that God works within everyone, however, and that there are many more aspects to belief than just the Bible. Even though I dont believe that all religions are equally relativistic and the same in value, God reaches all of us the way that only He can. Its up to us to respond to that inner stirring or to explain it away.

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Either way, the responsibility lies with us. He has already done His part!

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Finally, I respect a lot of you more (and your belief paradigms) through having met you and engaged you in online discussions.

Well what other types of God concepts do we have?Do you want a non-interfering God?Do you envision a co-op of sorts, where we all become members of a pantheon?Maybe you just have bad experiences with controlling figures.Would a nice Boss be acceptable?