Different Names And Identifies Of The Supreme Being

By Cynthia Wilson


When it comes to religious beliefs, there are a number of different names for God. In most, the Supreme Being refers to God, Jesus or the Holy Trinity. Although, there are others in which the term refers to a higher power or powers of a specific nature.

Theologians, scientists and philosophers often use the term God as defined by the Christian faith. While this is the case, philosophers may not see the term as being related to a higher power. In other cases, terms such as God the Father, Universe and others are substituted.

One area in which the term Source or Universe is among those known as Deists. For, these individuals often believe in a number of different deities, or at the very least worship God as a deity. In most areas, those whom worship a multitude of deities are considered to be heathens or pagans by those of the Christian faith. Whereas, in some cases, there are even some pagans whom also worship the Creator of the Universe and hold that being above others.

As paganism is often considered a rejection of God, many practicing neo-pagan beliefs often remain closeted. Whereas, many of those subscribing to Wicca are often shunned as devil worshippers by the more conservative Christian churches. In either case, religious freedom, at least in the United States allows each individual to practice and subscribe to the religion of personal choice. As such, while others may disagree, there are many still involved in neo-paganism and Wicca which practice and attend rituals on an ongoing basis.

In the better known aspects of religious beliefs, the term Supreme as related to God often holds different names or titles. For example, in Islam, God is known as Allah. Whereas, in Judaism, religious members of society often refer to Yahweh. While those practicing Sikhism pray and subscribe to God by the name of Waheguru, or teacher of all things.

Ultimately, the decision as to whether to believe in God or otherwise, is a personal one. Although, it remains a heated debate among philosophers, scientists and theologians around the world. For, the existence of a higher power or powers often has to be taken based solely on faith related to something unseen.

Most often, scientists reject the creation and intelligent design stories of the Christian faith in favor of theories such as the big bang or evolution. While this is the case, there are now some scientists whom agree that God could very well have created the big bang or other theories as part of creation. Still, there are many more whom need verifiable proof before one can believe in the existence of anything, be it Supreme or otherwise.

Definitions and positions related to a higher power can often be positive or negative in nature. Atheism, while some believe is a religion of non-belief, and Theism, which refers to belief are both outside the Christian faith. While others believe these as well as Gnosticism and agnosticism are all part and parcel to some aspect of a religious or spiritual path.




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