lundi 31 mars 2014

A Time When God Is Pronounced Jeezes

By Luisa Sharpe


New scientific discoveries and innovations are changing the conventional notion of the almighty. A debate has been going on in religious circles regarding the new trend where God is pronounced Jeezes. Religion is no longer considered the ultimate truth and is now seen as unable to offer all answers. The debate continues to gain momentum and generate heat in different continents. There is a seeming rebellion against conventional religious theology.

The discussions on the new understanding of deity are being carried out through online videos, blogs, books and particular platforms. The question of death has steered the debate in a new direction. Death of a young man or woman becomes a bigger puzzle considering the suffering that those left behind under go. This taints the image of goodness and mercy that is associated with gods. It is contrary to the notion of universal good.

Death of a young parent opens a new painful chapter for those who remain. The spouse is left in loneliness while the children are denied the joy of living with both parents. Such an incidence sees the death of many dreams that were anchored on the young life. The scenario is hard to explain especially for traditional theologians. It is against the traditional understanding that God cares about everyone.

Evil people have been said to life longer and enjoy a comfortable life as well. This is at the expense of good people who undergo a lot of suffering. Natural justice would dictate otherwise. The evil keep harassing the poor and underprivileged but the almighty does not intervene. This is a big scare that cannot be explained in simple terms. Different theologians have tried to explain such scenarios to no avail.

A pastor who has tried to explain the scenario is called Jeeves. He uses the example of this servant called Job. He had a lot of wealth that was wiped out in one instance. All this children and possessions disappeared. This, according to Jeeves, was supposed to test his faith. It should give humanity strength instead of weakening their faith.

The perceived perfect nature of God has also raised points of contention. This claim has been cited in different religions across the world. In the face of diseases, suffering and calamities of the magnitude of earthquakes and floods, the notion does not hold any more. Humanity is subjected to a lot of suffering for no apparent reason. So many dreams by individuals and societies are wiped out.

The conflict has also revolved around the theories of evolution and that of creation. This is in light of recent scientific findings that seem to go contrary to such contention. There is more complexity to life than is indicated in sacred scriptures. Science has disapproved some of the notions and the younger generation is realizing that what they believed no longer holds. They are attempting to make sense of the idea of God.

The shift in theological perspectives is affecting traditional sense of God. It is causing a total dismantling and an apparent creation of a more conforming being. Scholars in both ends continue to exchange punches on who is right and who is wrong in the debate with no end in sight.




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