It is obvious, to me, that God is our Creator and this Source is responsible for all events within his creation. This means that our society on planet Earth is under the Authority and Control of our Creator (Source). Does it do any good to BLAME God (our Source) for the SUFFERING which human beings experience (now some 6,000 years of suffering)? If God is ultimately responsible then this Source must surely understand and also ordain this suffering (it would seem)! So what is my interpretation of why this suffering continues? Does it all have some MEANING?
It is obvious to me that I am living 'at effect' on this planet. I did not choose to be born on planet Earth yet it happened. I was born without any choice in the matter. I did not choose my culture, parents, talents, mindset, or my unique characteristics. I was born with no input and I live my life with the destiny which is 'ordained' for me. I assume (philosophically) that your condition is identical/similar to mine. So what does this all mean? Can we discern some MEANING in all this suffering and confusion?
1. I would say that suffering must be part of the plan of our Creator (Source). How else can this be explained? Job did not choose his trials and sufferings and I did not choose mine. I presume that you did not choose yours. This means we all are living with some 'suffering' that flows from our being human. It's all beyond our control to change. Some seem to suffer more than others! This is also confusing!
2. A review of human civilization does reveal that human suffering started shortly after man/woman was created. The precise start is uncertain. The cause must be understood by our Creator, however, even as we who suffer can not FULLY discern this cause. My conclusion is that there MUST be some reason for this suffering and misery. It all must be part of a MUCH bigger plan/picture. What seems logical to me now is that suffering does have a purpose in the BIGGER picture!
3. It seem logical that my/your Creator desires that MAN (male/female) needs to experience opposites and differences (moral/social/cultural/etc.). All is meant for us so we can LEARN and GROW as spiritual persons with an eternal destiny. We all live eternally and forever but our experience on planet Earth is merely a START (in this eternal destiny/plan). Suffering must be part of our necessary experience even as it is disliked in the NOW. We all live 'at effect' and this means we can not CHANGE our situation (via our WILL). Opposites happen to us without our choice!
4. As human beings we get born within a condition/lifestyle that we did not plan/choose/desire. It all happens to us. I call this God's determination and plan. It's all much beyond anyone's full comprehension/understanding. We can philosophy about our SITUATION and our PROBLEMS but we can not change the WILL of our CREATOR (SOURCE). We live 'at effect' and we have no ability to create our own reality (the Cause). This is what is MEANS to be human (so it seems)!
5. Human experience reveals that EVERYONE lives 'at effect' and we do precisely what is programmed into us (our mindset/consciousness). The flow of reality starts at the TOP (God/Creator/Source) and flows from this position to our position (as agents) of this SOURCE. Our Creator KNOWS precisely what he/she is doing but we do not KNOW. We must learn (partly) from our experiences on this planet. In other words, we DISCOVER reality as we live our lives. We do not ORIGINATE reality. This is my viewpoint as a philosopher/thinker. The Potter knows but the Clay lives with uncertainty (not knowing)!
6. All the events which have happened since the DAWN of civilization up to TODAY have happened as a RESULT of the above factors IMO. Man (as AGENT) acts and behaves according to the MINDSET which is given him/her (programmed within one's consciousness at birth or prior). I was conceived in 1942 (say April). I was physically born on January 24, 1943. Did I choose any of this? Did I choose my mindset/parents/education/culture/destiny/venue. Did I originate ANY of my destiny as PRINCIPLE? I don't think so! I was born (without any personal input) and I have now lived some 81 years from this beginning point. I presume that your situation is identical/similar to mine.
7. If the above is valid logic/thinking then what does this MEAN going forward? What does this MEAN for the suffering of the Palestinians (currently witnessed over in GAZA)? What does this MEAN for the war (and suffering) in the Ukraine with Russia? What does this MEAN for the idea that a KINGDOM AGE is coming at some point down the road? Can I/You conclude anything with certainty? Can we derive some GENERAL overall idea of what is happening on this planet (which we all call Earth)? Is it all conjecture or can we witness some logic in all this suffering and confusion?
My sense is that a PLAN is being worked out on this planet which no-one can FULLY comprehend but which does suggest a positive CONCLUSION/ending (eventually). My reference for this PLAN is HOLY scripture, tradition, and real-time experience. It SEEMS like a PLAN is being worked out that ENDS with a positive OUTCOME. This PLAN started (my assumption) at CREATION and ENDS at ARMAGEDDON. Man's RULE will END at Armageddon (the final battle for this age of MAN). Might makes Right will then END as Man's Rule also ENDS. That is my considered ASSUMPTION. It seems logical and my daily experiences seem to CONFIRM this PLAN/Destiny.
After Armageddon, a new mindset for the world emerges. This new mindset will produce the Kingdom Age (some 1,000 years of justice, peace, prosperity, hope, and happiness). A new SYSTEM emerges as the system of man's rule will END. Our Creator will play the key role in producing this NEW WORLD for our planet. This is what seems logical and it seems to be DEVELOPING in real-time NOW. A new consciousness is developing and this will produce a NEW system for planet Earth. Do you sense this also? Are we all on this rocket ship together?
Give this some consideration as we continue to experience the dire suffering over in the Ukraine and Gaza and soon in the WEST and the EAST (all parts of planet Earth). A PLAN is being worked out (my assumption) and the end RESULT will be positive eventually (as we all do live eternally). Man's Rule is coming to an END and God's Rule will replace this situation (my assumption). The KINGDOM AGE is coming to our planet. That is my HOPE! Revelation 22 does support this ENDING. All is uncertain from the human perspective, however! We must WATCH, PRAY, and ENDURE!
My sense is that this is a WORD from our Creator/Source. Yahweh/Father is my view of this Source! I am assuming that Revelation 4 is valid and true. One Creator who determines ALL!
I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.
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