Wednesday’s thoughts
“How Does God Create?”
There was a message on the board in the Conference Room where we meet for staff that got my attention. It addressed the difference between philosophy and religion. Do you agree with this statement?
“Philosophy asks questions that are never answered.”
“Religion provides answers that are never questioned.”
I have a problem with that. I refuse to think that of religion. Sometimes I think there is an image religions acquired that implies we provide answers that are not to be questioned, but I don’t think that’s what healthy religion is about.
I think healthy religion raises important questions that may produce answers but the answers it produces need to be questioned. Healthy religion never stops asking good questions. Healthy religion involves a growth in spirit and it is hard to grow in spirit unless we are willing to pursue our faith beyond the comfort zone.
The issue of the ‘Creator God’ is as important issue as we face. To believe in God requires we address how it is God creates and our understanding of how God creates must align itself with our basic understanding of God. There must be consistence and congruence. Is God a coersive force? a supportive presence? a motivator toward good?
How does God create?
The sermon will take a look at the idea of a destroying God and a creating God. I will try to sort out the concept of God as creator.
Do you have thoughts about this? If God can create, in some way, is it possible for God to destroy? How does it work.
If you have thoughts write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to have your opinions shared with others in the community click on the ‘comments’ box below.
See you Sunday.
Charles Schuster
