How do you imagine God?

[jnd94]

So I've been thinking about this lately, and i haven't come to any conclusion. Not really any thoughts from me as Im blank, but i want to see what you think.

[InkL0sed]

For some reason, all I can think of is a vacuum. Nothing. Emptiness. Endless black. Oh wait! That actually makes perfect sense!

[jonesthecurl]

When I was in hospital aome years back and about to have a small op, they asked my religion. At that time, and in that place, they apparently did this whenever you were given a general anasthetic, just in case you took the Big Sleep. Very encouraging.

SO I replied "non-denominational pantheist", which is about as close as I can get - translation: God is everywhere, but now it's time to stop askin me silly questions, cos I don't have the answers.

When I woke up, I found they'd put "C of E" on the wrist band (Church of England).

[Neoteny]

When I was in hospital aome years back and about to have a small op, they asked my religion. At that time, and in that place, they apparently did this whenever you were given a general anasthetic, just in case you took the Big Sleep. Very encouraging.

SO I replied "non-denominational pantheist", which is about as close as I can get - translation: God is everywhere, but now it's time to stop askin me silly questions, cos I don't have the answers.

When I woke up, I found they'd put "C of E" on the wrist band (Church of England).

I'd be pissed!

[Frigidus]

I picture God as either non-existent or as a pompous, merciless, unforgiving prick. As a superior being I'm not sure which one I'd rather be.

[riggable]

I picture god to look like zeus but to have a bigger libido. whoa

[tubaman]

I picture God with a hotdog in one hand, a foam finger in the other, and wearing a Red Sox jersey with the name God and where the number should be it says "I don't need a fucking number, I'm God." I'm sure most of you would agree.

[reminisco]

just in case you took the Big Sleep.

nice... was that an intentional reference to Raymond Chandler? he's one of my absolute favorite writers, and i know that he was always far more popular in Britain than he was in the states, and also taken more seriously than here, where he was lumped in with the other pulpy crime writers. but he wasn't. he was a slumming angel. turned genre fiction into genuine literature.

and not to be a nit-picky bastard, but it goes-- sleep the big sleep, not take. but either way, nice reference if intended, otherwise, interesting subliminal reference to chandler's most famous phrase.

also, i don't really imagine God. if he is God, then how could i possibly comprehend him anyway? like, do you think an ant can really comprehend a human? and to an ant, we absolutely are gods...

[jonesthecurl]

just in case you took the Big Sleep.

nice... was that an intentional reference to Raymond Chandler? he's one of my absolute favorite writers, and i know that he was always far more popular in Britain than he was in the states, and also taken more seriously than here, where he was lumped in with the other pulpy crime writers. but he wasn't. he was a slumming angel. turned genre fiction into genuine literature.

and not to be a nit-picky bastard, but it goes-- sleep the big sleep, not take.

Ay, theres the rub.

[willboyau]

I like to think of Jesus, like, with giant eagle's wings. And he’s singing lead vocals for Lynyrd Skynyrd and I’m in the front row hammered drunk.

[InkL0sed]

just in case you took the Big Sleep.

nice... was that an intentional reference to Raymond Chandler? he's one of my absolute favorite writers, and i know that he was always far more popular in Britain than he was in the states, and also taken more seriously than here, where he was lumped in with the other pulpy crime writers. but he wasn't. he was a slumming angel. turned genre fiction into genuine literature.

and not to be a nit-picky bastard, but it goes-- sleep the big sleep, not take. but either way, nice reference if intended, otherwise, interesting subliminal reference to chandler's most famous phrase.

also, i don't really imagine God. if he is God, then how could i possibly comprehend him anyway? like, do you think an ant can really comprehend a human? and to an ant, we absolutely are gods...

Yes, I love Chandler. I think he must be god.

Interestingly, the image of Marlowe I have in my head is that of Chandler (because in the back of the copy of The Big Sleep that I have, there's a picture of Chandler looking rather detective-like).

[Aaron234]

Its funny how people call Gods name when they are in trouble!If you dont know God ask him to introduce himself to you!I met him face to face and life has been better since.You think we came from a monkey your crazy.We would not have any monkeys now if we did!God is the ultimate salveger he can take the worst trash and make it the finest Gift.

[MeDeFe]

To answer the original question: I don't.


And I tend not call on god when something goes wrong, more like his counterpart in fact, sort of finding someone to blame, but I think we can put that down to cultural differences between countries.

[MR. Nate]

I think the question itself is a bit misleading. I don't think our imagining of God is nearly as important as the actual character of God.
God is represented Biblically as having a number of characteristics, including omnipotence, perfect justice, perfect love, and absolute separation from sin. Just in case anyone is interested in something other than opinions.

[lord voldemort]

i see him as my best friend

[joecoolfrog]

Its funny how people call Gods name when they are in trouble!If you dont know God ask him to introduce himself to you!I met him face to face and life has been better since.You think we came from a monkey your crazy.We would not have any monkeys now if we did!God is the ultimate salveger he can take the worst trash and make it the finest Gift.

And it seems he can make normaly sensible people believe in a load of gibberish nonsense

[reminisco]

Ay, theres the rub.

i'd wax poetical about whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or by taking up arms oppose them, but that might just be trite.

[greenoaks]

i see him as my best friend

i don't need an imaginary friend.

[Frigidus]

Its funny how people call Gods name when they are in trouble!If you dont know God ask him to introduce himself to you!I met him face to face and life has been better since.You think we came from a monkey your crazy.We would not have any monkeys now if we did!God is the ultimate salveger he can take the worst trash and make it the finest Gift.

And it seems he can make normaly sensible people believe in a load of gibberish nonsense

Clearly a troll, no need to feed.

[Mustaphajoint]

1 -In the reflection of my Mirror.


2 Running around in joyous circles on the little mousey wheel, in my little mousey cage

3 Wearing Sunglasses, smoking a huge cigar, Looking Like Jimmy saville in A colombian Cocaine factory by the sea

[The1exile]

I don't think our imagining of God is nearly as important as the actual character of God.

Then perhaps you should start a thread saying "how do you see the actual character of God?" - I think this thread is meant to be open to all imagined views of God, not a belief discussion.

[The1exile]

I don't believe there is a God, but I think my envisionment of him would be somewhat differing from convention and based on a poetic character I created out of latent narcissism named Greg. "God" would be him, but ascended, apparently perfect and all-powerful.

[Minister Masket]

Well now. There's one of the "All-Important" questions right there.

Tell you what, if I meet Him when I die, I'll let you guys know.

[Curmudgeonx]

Tell you what, if I meet Him when I die, I'll let you guys know.

That is what Houdini said, and still no communication

[Minister Masket]

Tell you what, if I meet Him when I die, I'll let you guys know.

That is what Houdini said, and still no communication

Well obviously you have to die too!