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Originally Posted by Michael Chui  I tend to separate the concepts of "divinity" and "oneness"; they seem like two different things to me, but that's probably because I didn't get to where I am via ideas like "the Source". Divinity is a strange concept, and I cannot say I really understand it. The concept itself, I mean, as opposed to having some idea of where to find it. |
divinity and oneness are two different ideas, i merely believe in a oneness that is meaningful, purposeful, and full of unconditional love. inter-connectiveness is also implied in what i said, in the oneness piece. and truthfully, if the thread topic weren't about "God" i might not have said "divine oneness" but i do connect with the idea of divinity.
i just looked it up, and "divine" has a connotation that i don't always intend. (i am an ordained minister, but i'm an ordained minister of sacred light which doesn't fit some of the definitions.) perhaps "sacred oneness" is more accurate for my beliefs. or maybe it isn't. the idea of adding a signifier to "oneness" is ironic and can obviously create a sense of division based on your response. thank you for helping me get to that point of understanding.