Originally Posted By: samwik
Originally Posted By: Revlgking
Sam, awhile back I asked you a question contained within a quote by you,[quote=samwik][quote=Revlgking]Sam, what makes my definition of 'god' a 'transcendent' one?
You said ...It refers to something beyond the material/dimensional, such as when you say, "not as a 'god' in any way shape or form--that is, an idol with dimensions--or even a supernatural being, with dimensions ...."

I also asked,
Originally Posted By: Revlgking
I also ask: What do the common terms 'religion','gods','god' and 'God'--as used in English Bibles, theological writings and by virtually all monotheists, non-theists and atheists--mean to you?


Then you added,
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...save for later ...though I like the omni-definition for God ...as being omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient ...in a transcendent way, of course....
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I think both science and theology can be thought of as ways that humans have devised ...to study the source....
~ wink

You mention, studying, "the source". With this "source" in mind I am a new member of new forum. It is http://wondercafe2.ca
Welcome to members of all faiths, of no faiths, including curious inquirers, agnostics and atheists.
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There, I started a thread, in the form of a dialogue, about the source of Christian theology and its central figure, Jesus. Here it is:

http://wondercafe2.ca/index.php?conversa...hy-of-life.152/ .........

==============....... There are many social dimensions (of people and the planet) that religions can help inform:
http://www.peopleandtheplanet.com/

http://www.interfaithpowerandlight.org/

~ wink
SAM! your comment--unlike the comment that follows your comment--is filled with so many helpful and interesting thoughts, and begs so many important questions that, short of writing a book, it is not possible to say all that needs to be said here. Maybe a blog in WordPress.com would be a good place to start.

G~O~D--Now & ForeverIS:Nature, Nurture & PNEUMA-ture, Thanks to Warren Farr&ME AT www.unitheist.org