Is God a Man with a Beard?
by Why do we almost always see divinity portrayed as a male human figure? Do animals also see divinity as male figures of their own species?
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Animals used to be very common as forms of deities incarnate in almost all religions earlier. With the spread of Christianity and Islam, animals have become less visible in cult religion and rituals even among African cultures.
With all our technology and science, we know precious little about the real mental activity between our own ears. Observing that inner universe is, however, an endless source of fascination and inspiration. Maybe we could get glimpses of their inner states if we started respecting animals a bit more.
Is it possible that animals are not burdened with elaborate ideas and mythologies, over which they can fight endlessly by claiming their own interpretation as the only legitimate one fighting for? Maybe dogs, cows and mice don’t even need superdogs, supercows or supermice! Could it be that, in their own way, animals are closer to the divine than biped “higher” primates, humans!
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Post Commentswatilohani
On June 17, 2009 at 3:46 am
cool
Katien
On June 17, 2009 at 5:35 am
Interesting topic. I don’t think that animals have any need for a deity. I think humans have deities to provide them with an explanation for things they don’t understand, and I can’t imagine animals seeking any explanation.
Shergill
On June 17, 2009 at 6:24 am
Interesting concept. I would prefer a female god, if I had a choice.
Joe Dorish
On June 17, 2009 at 7:47 am
It’s interesting because women are the ones who give birth and life. Animals are nervous creatures in general so who knows what they are thinking if anything.
Amin23
On June 17, 2009 at 8:44 am
Nice article. God is beyond sex, we just like to think in our own ways.
Lostash
On June 17, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Who says god has to look like a human at all….?
Tanya Wallace
On June 17, 2009 at 6:09 pm
As always a very interesting, well researched and written article.I beleive God is what we want him to look like.He is in our hearts.God is explaining the unexplainable and part of all of us.
CHAN LEE PENG
On June 18, 2009 at 5:12 am
Human tends to think in this manner because they’ve a diverse thinking upon the thing that perceived in their own minds. Great read here, give you “liked it”
Rita
On June 20, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Nice article. It is only some people who like the man with a beard approach. I don’t think that God is even a woman, with or without beards. God is beyond such things. These are only symbols.
goodselfme
On June 22, 2009 at 8:33 pm
good thought provoking write. I never gave a beard or no beard so much thought. I am more interested in HIS GRACE to me.
Savan
On June 23, 2009 at 2:35 am
Enjoyed reading. Beards or not, life today reminds me of NIetsche’s “god is dead” quip.
willykrb
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Leonardo da Vinci E.
On September 27, 2009 at 3:06 pm
God is whatever the human imagination wants him (or her) to be, but one thing God is not: Present in all his glory before the eyes of all the kingdom of men who are eternally(smile) awaiting his visitation.