Tag: Divine Mystery

Where Did God Come From?

The question of where God came from strikes at the core of numerous philosophical, theological, and metaphysical discussions. It’s a question that has fascinated scholars, believers, and skeptics alike for centuries. At the heart of this inquiry lies the paradoxical nature of God’s existence: God is often described as omnipresent and nonlocal, transcending the concepts of space and time that define our physical reality.

To ponder upon where God came from is to delve into the depths of the unknown. It is widely held in many theological beliefs that God is the uncaused cause, the source from which all things emanate. This perspective leads to the intriguing notion that God came from nowhere. Nowhere, in this context, is not a physical location but a metaphorical representation of the absence of space and time – a realm beyond our comprehension.


This idea ties closely with the concept of God being nonlocal. Nonlocality, often discussed in quantum mechanics, suggests that an entity can be present everywhere simultaneously. In spiritual and metaphysical terms, this translates to the omnipresence of God. The omnipresence of God means that God exists beyond physical boundaries, in a state of being that encompasses all existence yet is bound by none.

What makes this concept even more thought-provoking is the idea that the pure essence of God is the absence of everything that exists. This notion posits that God is fundamentally different from everything we perceive in our universe. While our reality is defined by physicality, emotions, thoughts, spirituality, and metaphysical elements, the essence of God is distinct from all these. God, in this sense, is the ultimate reality, a state of pure being that transcends all known dimensions of existence.


Consequently, the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and metaphysical presence that we attribute to God are reflections or manifestations of this ultimate reality in forms that are comprehensible to us. They represent how we, as humans, perceive and connect with the divine. Each aspect – whether physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, or metaphysical – offers a different lens through which to understand and relate to the divine mystery that is God.

In conclusion, the question of where God came from leads us not to a definitive answer but to a deeper understanding of the nature of existence itself. It encourages us to explore the boundaries of our understanding and to accept the mystery that lies at the heart of all that is.

Morgan O. Smith

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Brahman Through a Christian Lens

Exploring the Divine Tapestry

In the lush gardens of spiritual thought, there exist concepts that, at first glance, may appear to belong to entirely different landscapes. Yet, upon closer examination, one finds threads that weave them together into a grand tapestry of the divine. Such is the case when one seeks to understand the Hindu concept of Brahman from a Christian perspective.

At the heart of Hindu philosophy lies Brahman, the ultimate reality, the absolute existence, knowledge, and bliss. Brahman is not merely a god among many but the ineffable ground of all being, beyond form, beyond limits, the essence of everything that was, is or will be. It is an ocean of consciousness, infinite and eternal, from which the universe springs forth like waves from a boundless sea.

How, then, can a Christian approach this concept? Christianity speaks of God in terms of a personal deity, a Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, yet also affirms that God is beyond all comprehension, omnipresent, and the source of all that exists. The Christian mystical tradition, with its contemplative gaze, has long sought union with the divine, echoing the Hindu pursuit of realizing one’s oneness with Brahman.

In the Christian mystical experience, one might glimpse parallels to the understanding of Brahman. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Colossians, speaks of Christ as the one “in whom all things hold together.” This echoes the sense of Brahman as the underlying reality that upholds the universe. Theologians like St. Augustine have described God as being closer to us than we are to ourselves, resonating with the Hindu notion of Atman, the innermost self, ultimately one with Brahman.

Furthermore, the Christian concept of agape, or self-giving love, can be seen as a reflection of the blissful aspect of Brahman. In creation, God pours out love, which might be understood as a movement from the fullness of divine bliss. The Incarnation, the event of God becoming human in the person of Jesus, is a profound expression of this divine self-outpouring, analogous to the way Brahman manifests as the universe.

Yet, there are also profound differences. Christianity insists on a personal relationship with God, while the realization of Brahman is often described in impersonal terms. The Christian God enters into history and suffers with humanity, whereas Brahman is often seen as beyond all duality and unaffected by the play of cosmic forces.

In exploring Brahman from a Christian standpoint, we tread a path of mystery and paradox, where words falter and concepts blur. It is a journey that calls for humility, for what we encounter is the divine mystery, which, whether named Brahman or God, ultimately eludes all attempts at definition.

As we reflect on Brahman through a Christian lens, we are invited not to a debate but to a dance of understanding, where diverse beliefs can enrich each other. It is a reminder that our grasp of the Infinite is always incomplete and that perhaps, in the silent spaces between our words and concepts, there might be more that unites than divides.

Morgan O.  Smith

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