You said :
"There are many things out there that want our attention. And
all they have to do is tell one little white lie and we miss the truth."
You pre-suppose that we should, or do listen to people expecting that
whatever they have to say is "THE TRUTH".
This does not sound very wise, nor does it incorporate
any discernment. Whatever information you are seeking or hearing,
it should be sent through your inner spiritual wisdom. I personally
face all things skeptically until, through prayer and searching it clears
my
Truth-o-meter. ( Christians often call this the
Holy Spirit ) Believe me (or not) that the Holy Spirit will let you
know what is truth for you and what is not. Further, your assumption
that those of us in this group do not believe (or know) that there is a
Prime
Creator that you call GOD, is almost insulting.
I am curious as to how you came to this definition. There is
only one truth, God IS! God is ALL! God is All that IS!
No matter how you shorten it or lengthen it, it does not change. If God
is ALL, then as his/her creations we are each a piece of God. If
God is ALL . . .All is GOD! All other truths are man
made or individually variable to a persons ability to understand and comprehend
things of a Higher nature. (my truth).
Your literal interpretation of the Bible is yours and most of
us on this list are more familiar with literalist rhetoric than we ever
wanted to be. I don't mean that in a personal or negative way to you and
your beliefs. I am an ordained minister of the Christian persuasion
and I have been down just about every road that you can and probably more
than you would ever wish to traverse on that path. What is important is
that a person is on a path to their spiritual culmination, what path
that is is their FREE WILL choice.
What current Christian Religions want to promote is that THEIR PATH
IS THE ONLY PATH, and what the Universal "truth" is
is that ALL PATHS return to their source and Prime Creator. Those
who interfere with others free will choices are treading on dangerous ground.
These are my humble opinion after a lifetime of study and seeking the
"TRUTH".
I wish you Peace and Love on your chosen path.
