Discovering Spirituality

Primitive man had a need to create Gods. An entity to be revered or blamed according to its nominated purpose. A figure to be exploited and feared. By creating a figure of authority and power man regarded himself as lesser than a these Gods. Gods and demons were used as moral benchmarks to manipulate and modify and even to explain human behavior itself, effectively creating systems to control the group or society. In time, human understanding begins to grow, the many gods become one, but this single God is still regarded as a figure of authority as well as a benevolent creator, the giver of life. The development of the subsequent religious texts focus on Gods true word as a moral foundation to help the individual lead a more spiritual life. A life that is closer to God. But there is still conflict as mans perception on God still has him in a position of authority. Living by Gods edict could be seen as a form of moral bondage and a denial of true freedom. This conflict of ...