What is the definition of God?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of 'God' as the ground of our dwelling and whether this entity is energy or something more abstract. The speaker argues that 'God' is often interpreted differently by individuals and that defining 'God' as energy is just one perspective. The conversation also raises objections, questioning whether 'God' could be considered the Earth itself or whether a higher being would reveal their full understanding to humans.
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God means ground of our dwelling. It is energy, not a he or she!
 
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God means ground of our dwelling. It is energy, not a he or she!

'God' has many definitions. To many theists, 'god' is more than just energy or something empirically tangible. To many people who belief in god, they believe he is so abstract that the human mind can possibly imagine. So, to say that 'god' is energy is one man's interpretation of god.
 
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God means ground of our dwelling. It is energy, not a he or she!

a couple of objections...

a) god may be the ground of our dwelling, but would not that be the Earth itself? if one is a pagan, and believes in the 'mother earth' as you are implying there, your claims are logically flawed, because the Earth itself is defined as a 'she'

b) gods appear to have their own energy, and not be energy as you claim. how could you determine that what a higher being shows you is all there is to them? do we, as humans, display our comprehension of, say, physics to a fish? why then would a higher being, or 'god' as you claim, want to show us THEIR huge comprehensions, instead of just the power they weild among us?
 
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You guys are replying to a banned sock puppet.
 

1. What is the concept of God?

The concept of God varies among different religions and belief systems. Generally, God is described as a higher being or supreme being who is all-knowing, all-powerful, and creator of the universe.

2. Is there a single definition of God?

No, there is no single definition of God. The concept of God is subjective and can differ based on an individual's religious or philosophical beliefs.

3. How is God described in different religions?

God is described differently in various religions. For example, in Christianity, God is often referred to as the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In Hinduism, there are multiple deities, with the supreme being known as Brahman. In Islam, God is referred to as Allah.

4. Can God be proven or disproven?

The existence of God is a matter of faith and cannot be proven or disproven using scientific methods. Different people have different beliefs and interpretations of the concept of God.

5. Is the concept of God compatible with science?

The concept of God and science are often seen as conflicting ideas, but many people believe that they can coexist. Some argue that God is the ultimate creator of the universe and the laws of science, while others see science as a way to understand and appreciate the complexity of the world created by God.

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