There have always been subjects which man himself is not able to fully explain, cosmic mysteries that defy the logical mind and go beyond a physical and realist grasp. Throughout history the various peoples inhabiting our planet have tried to help each other understand the inner workings of our being with the use of fantastical stories of mythological proportion. While these stories can differ greatly, as well as show many similarities, perhaps the only similarity they all share is that they require the use of ones imagination or rather, they require an open mind. No one seriously believes that there are thunder gods in the heavens hurling lighting bolts down towards Earth… anymore.
Why is it that people create a system of beliefs? I believe that the answer is simply that everyone has an inborn desire to understand their own creation. As for my own views in regards to this subject, I feel that the reason we exist in this realm is to realize that, “…all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration. That we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively. There is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves.” (Keenan)
To describe the faith to which I belong would be to describe existence itself in all its glory. I believe that God is in us all as we are all in God. I believe all saints bear the same message, as all major religions are paths to the same place. I believe that if we fail to realize the true reason we are here, we are doomed to repeat ourselves in this existence. Some are born to understand the great mysteries in their lifetimes, while others are still unready to accept the sacred truths. “God is Supreme and God is Love. God is the Word, and to that Word ...