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Steve Pavlina · 12-28-2006, 05:44 PM

I prefer using terms like the Universe or Source or Consciousness. I don't like the term God because it implies the existence of a conscious supreme being who has the power to intervene in human affairs w/o permission. I also think "God" implies separation (i.e. a separate divine being), while other terms communicate connection and oneness.

I've noticed that people who frequently use the term God often abdicate responsibility for much of their lives. I.e. it's God's will that I'm this way, and there's nothing I can do about it. Many of them remain stuck in unhappy relationships or careers, assuming God put them there and that the only way out is for God to rescue them.

I feel that other terms keep the responsibility where it belongs -- on our own shoulders.

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Steve Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,873	I prefer using terms like the Universe or Source or Consciousness. I don't like the term God because it implies the existence of a conscious supreme being who has the power to intervene in human affairs w/o permission. I also think "God" implies separation (i.e. a separate divine being), while other terms communicate connection and oneness. I've noticed that people who frequently use the term God often abdicate responsibility for much of their lives. I.e. it's God's will that I'm this way, and there's nothing I can do about it. Many of them remain stuck in unhappy relationships or careers, assuming God put them there and that the only way out is for God to rescue them. I feel that other terms keep the responsibility where it belongs -- on our own shoulders. __________________ Steve Pavlina www.StevePavlina.com (Twitter page, Facebook page) Get my book Personal Development for Smart People I'm a human alarm clock. I awaken people who are sleeping through life. Then I duck.