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God became rather massively redefined during the Enlightenment era: With the new found demand for justification, logic and reason behind why we do certain things, there was a dramatic decrease in traditional religion and an equally dramatic increase in what is referred to as "deism": The belief that there is probably a god, but that no religion has managed to define/explain it well enough and so they are generally discarded.
It was this era that saw the coining of the term "Nature's God", as used in a few important documents by America's founding fathers, not to imply a pagan "nature god", but rather the god, or organizing principle behind natural law (science).
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What is the Hindu concept of enightenment?
all we see & feel is a myth. Only God is true. God can only be achieved by enlightenment.
What does Buddhism says about God?
Buddhism does not discuss the concept of god(s) except to say that enlightenment comes from one's own efforts not that of any deity.
What are Buddhists view on the oneness of god?
Buddhists have no opinion on this question as they do not incorporate the concept of "god" into their beliefs. The presence or absence of any god(s) does not impact the imdividuals progress towards enlightenment. As a concept there is is no reason for buddhists to comment on god(s) any more than Christians would have a meaingful contribution to a Wiccan discussion on the purpose of moving widdershins about a central point during a ceremony.
Buddhas of teaching how is salvation achieved?
Buddhism does not use the concept of salvation in its teaching. Salvation is a Christian concept that you must be judged and found worthy by a god, usually resulting from compliance with his rules. in Buddhism there is no god and no rule. There is also no heaven to go to. In Buddhism the closest thing to this concept is enlightenment. An achievement one gains after countless reincarnations. It is realized when everything "clicks" and you trials how to run your life properly without desire or suffering. This is personal achievement needing no god to help you. Death after enlightenment is the last and you may enter Nirvana a state of selfless existence where you blend seamlessly with everything. or you may chose to reenter the cycle of death and rebirth to aid others in their search for enlightenment.
What is the ISBN of The Reason for God?
The ISBN of The Reason for God is 978-1-1012-1765-8.
Who is the greek god of enlightenment?
Lucifer
What are the release dates for Finding God The Enlightenment - 2011?
Finding God The Enlightenment - 2011 was released on: USA: 22 February 2011
What did Deists living during the European enlightenment believe in?
A deist is a person who believes in a all powerful God, but not in a particular God from any one religion. George Washington was a deist.
What role did the religion play during the Enlightenment period?
It is commonly believed that there wouldn't BE any Enlightenment period if it wasn't for the Reformation brought about by God's leading Martin Luther (the reformer) out of the Catholic Church.
What was the concept of god during the great awakening?
During the Great Awakening, the concept of God shifted towards a more personal and emotional relationship with God. Preachers emphasized the idea of individual salvation through intense emotional experiences like repentance and conversion. This led to a revival of religious fervor and an emphasis on spiritual renewal within the American colonies.
Why is Apollo said to be the god of enlightenment?
Apollo can be compared to Lucifer, the 'light bearer,' also our patron of enlightenment!
When was A Dissertation Concerning the End for Which God Created the World created?
A Dissertation Concerning the End for Which God Created the World was created in 1765.
