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Is our search for God too narrow? Why do some philosophers espouse Pantheism? Pantheism’s claim is not shy; God is Everything and Everything is God. Featuring interviews with Michael Levine, Peter Forrest, John Leslie, J.L. Schellenberg, and Richard Swinburne.
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@MS-od7je
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMThe “tree of life” is not a tree ( figuratively or literally) . The pattern of life is a Mandelbrot set complex morphology. Furthermore just as the brain ( of hands… anatomy) develop the iterations are pared down. Just as a blind person keeps all their born with optic neural circuits and the sighted loose billions of connections so species are iterated and pared back.
The illusion of evolution is the iterations design.
It is a description of God.
I knew you from the foundation of the creation is fractal truth.
@tc197
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMYes the universe is God❤
@joestar6194
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMSome of the greatest minds in history have been pantheist. Einstein, Sagan, Jung, Geothe just to name a few. It's the closest thing to " truth" that i can see 👀
@Virgincrocodile
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMI BELIEVE IN PANTHEISM
@JayS.-mm3qr
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PM23:45 "the idea of consciousness infinitized, the traditional idea of God, has irremediable problems attached to it". What did he mean by that? What are the irredeemable problems with God, that don't exist with other existential ideas?
@JayS.-mm3qr
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PM23:25 I disagree with hid own self analysis, lol. Such a presumptuous thing to say. Anyway, since he remains open to the idea of pantheism, that means he is agnostic. But he does specifically reject certain Gods. Still, he is open to the idea of god in some form, so he is agnostic.
@ThePmloc
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMThe universe exists, and we are almost glad, sometimes
@harrydeanbrown6166
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMYet another great show.
@realmermaidman
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMI think pantheism is for theism what Suboxone is for heroin addiction.
@JohnBarr-r5b
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMAnything he can't explain becomes a mystery. Hmmm.
@كوناااان
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMAs a person who speaks many languages, born in an Arab country, and familiar with many Eastern and Western religions, I assure you that all heavenly and earthly religions and all their messengers, Muhammad, Christ jesus, Moses, Buddha, all originally believe in the unity of existence, the universe as one unit with all its parts
@geekmeee
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMFor those who have eyes that see 👀
@buukkreider544
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMThe Ham Curse:
The curse was actually on Ham's son, Canaan. When God gave the land of Canaan to the Israelites, it was to fulfil prophecy in that God promised Abram that he will give them the land in time to come, because the iniquity had not reached the level that reached God's boundary.
Centuries later when The Children of Israel was to inherit the land of the Canaanites, the Canaanites were committing sins (sins that are presently taking place today) worthy of judgement.
Leviticus 18:22 – 25 WESTSIDE LIVING – ABOMINATION
22 Thou shalt not lie with MANKIND, as with WOMANKIND: it is ABOMINATION.
23 Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion.
24 DEFILE NOT ye yourselves in ANY of these things: for in ALL THESE the nations are DEFILED which I CAST OUT before you:
25 And the LAND IS DEFILED: therefore I do VISIT THE INIQUITY thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants.
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 GOING AFTER FALSE GODS AND DIVINATION – ERROR!
9 When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt NOT LEARN to do after the ABOMINATIONS of those nations.
10 There SHALL NOT BE FOUND AMONG YOU any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
12 For ALL THAT DO these things are AN ABOMINATION unto the LORD: and because of these ABOMINATIONS the LORD thy God doth DRIVE THEM OUT from before thee.
Deuteronomy 22:5 TRANSVESTITE OR TRANSGENDER – A BIG NO!
The woman SHALL NOT WEAR that which pertaineth unto a man, NEITHER SHALL a MAN put on a WOMAN'S garment: for ALL THAT DO SO are ABOMINATION unto the LORD thy God.
[The Israelites were to wipe out and drive out the SEVEN NATIONS in the Land of Canaan, because of these sins.]
When Noah spoke this curse, it actually started to apply when the Children of Israel inherited the land of Canaan. The SEVEN NATIONS were these:
1) The Amorites; 2) The Canaanites; 3) The Girgashites; 4) The Hittites; 5) The Hivites; 6) The Jebusites; and 7) The Perizzites.
These were the SEVEN NATIONS were from Ham: 6 from and Canaan for sure, 1, the Perizzite was probably a mixture of Hamites. The Philistines came from Ham's other son, Mizraim. The Egyptians also came from Mizraim.
@buukkreider544
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMThe Word of God vs. The Holy Bible.
The Holy Bible contains the original Word of God inside. There is no more original Hebrew writings in existence. Scribes over the years and centuries were trusted to copy the scriptures, and to maintain
the integrity. Of course, it's almost 100% probability that there were copyist errors.
God knows his Word – and if man makes copy errors, that's on man. God still watches over his Word. The Greek Septuagint was also used to share God's Word with each other and with others. Of the Hebrew texts, the Masoretic Text is probably the most respected. There have been other Hebrew texts as well – which were and are respected, but the Masoretic is still probably the most respected. The Septuagint has been less respected than the Hebrew texts in the past, but it has gained
momentum in the last two centuries.
For the New Testament, the Greek Textus Receptus has been generally the most respected over the years, even though…there has been a growing number of scholars that have less respect for that text than at
previous times. Overall, the Greek Textus Receptus is still probably the most respected New Testament text. With these things said, there is no doubt, translation errors have occurred over the years and centuries. When one language is translated into another language, it is not going to be 100% the same. It can get pretty close, but not completely.
Still, the Holy Bible is considered to be The Word of God. The best Bible is a READ Bible — when an individual reads the Bible, he ought to give space for The Holy Ghost to help. Also, the bigger concern has been the meaning of God's Word, and not so much the translation/version of the same. The reason why The Church has so much confusion about God's Word is not so much because of the translation, but the understanding of God's Word overall. I still believe King James Version to be the most accurate; and it consists of the Masoretic Text of the Tanakh, and the Textus Receptus for the New Testament.
The Holy Ghost is the author of The Word of God. He used some 40+ men over 1500 years times to give us what we have today in The Holy Bible. Now, I will bring out some of the verses that I am speaking of.
John 14:26) "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
John 16:13-15) "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you
things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you."
2Timothy3:16,17) "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly
furnished unto all good works."
1John2:20,27) "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing
teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."
2Peter1:20,21) "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved
by the Holy Ghost."
1Corinthians 2:9,10,12,13) "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed
them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual."
1Corinthians 2:14) "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
The Holy Ghost is the teacher of God's Word. He is the author of God's Word – Christ is the Author and Finisher of our faith. If the Holy Ghost does not open the eyes and heart and inwards of an individual,
then they are not going to understand. I mentioned before: neither the prophets of old, nor the angels: good and fallen knew about the grace that God was going to bring forth. The Apostle Peter mentioned this in 1Peter1:9-12) "Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, that not
unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire
to look into."
When Jesus Christ was on that cross some 2000 years ago, the angels did not understand, neither did the devil. If the devil would have known that the death of Christ would mean that he(the devil) would be
conquered, then he would have tried to influence the people to "NOT" crucify him. The Holy Ghost did not reveal to the angels, nor to the fallen angels at that time.
With these things said, the natural man is not going to understand God's Word; and he will try hard, and very hard to speak against God's Word – because he is a natural man. The devil has influence over the natural man, and since the time of the garden of Eden, he has been trying to cause people to first, doubt God's Word; then he will actually call God a liar. That is the devil, the spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience as Paul mentioned in Ephesians 2:2,3) "Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others."
The children of disobedience has caused hatred against God, and against his Word. The children of disobedience is listening to the prince of the power of the air through: Media, Social Media, Politics, Education, Religion, and other things. Today's view at God and his Word is mocked. Those however, that want to truly learn about God and the Truth – the Holy Ghost could teach you; and by The Word of God: the Holy Bible.
The God of Israel is the True God. Put your trust in him. Jesus of Nazareth was/is the Son of God, the Son of Man, the Prince of Peace, The Rejected King (but will be accepted in the future); the King of Israel, the King of The Jews, The Prophet, The Messiah, The Servant of The Lord, The Shepherd of Israel, and many more titles. Once the 70th Week (of years) spoken of by the Prophet Daniel comes to pass, then Israel will become BORN AGAIN as a nation as foretold by the Prophet Jeremiah 31:31-34. This will take place soon. He is also divine:
Isaiah 9:6, 7) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
[A son is given is when Jesus Christ came the first time, and died on the cross. He was buried and was resurrected on the 3rd day.] [The government shall be upon his shoulder is future. He is currently The Prince of Peace, and will still be the same in the future. He was and is Wonderful, Counsellor, and Wonderful Counsellor. His titles of Mighty God and Everlasting Father is future. It could be true now, but during his Millennial Reign on Earth is when those two titles will fit the most. The Father will probably be resting with The Son will be reigning during that time: God rested on the 7th day.]
@buukkreider544
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMActs 14:12-17) – God Left A Witness of his Existence
12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
13 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
14 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,
15 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:
16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
@buukkreider544
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMPsalm 14: The Fool Does Not Want God
1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
@JeremyLeigh2009
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMSo. . .the difference between pantheism and atheism is?
@PietStassenAdamastor
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PM💥PANTHEISM. The worst of all modern religious cults is a particular strain of Pantheism called "Scientific Pantheism", known by the popular vernacular of "Darwinism" (Evolutionism). The quicker the worlds of Academia and Science realise this, the sooner the dismantling of this pernicious cult and peculiar brand of suburban neo-paganism will begin to meaningfuĺly proceed.
@benitavanaswegen2630
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMThe one world religion was signed in 2 years ago.. So now they are creating a new religion path to vier away from God… They taint who God is! Matt 24 be careful that they will lead you a stray! This is man made and not Godly… You will burn…. I will not follow this.. God is King Not a Baal religion! All the glory goes to God not to man! Jesus is our redeemer! Not humans… Get that right… Follow the Amplified Bible.. God's word read Matt. 24 where Jesus says you will be led astray be aware!
@daveoelke857
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMWhat these people left out is that the Universe includes our consciousnesses. I would say further that everything has consciousness to varying degrees. We and everyone and everything is Source, or Supreme Being. Individualized. Experiencing itself. Peace ✌️
@ariellu6364
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMI have an explanation. I don't know if it is pantheism or something else, but I think what I believe is right:
God is the supreme mind of consciousness, and this consciousness has different forms of energy and matter that actually make the universe to exist.
God is a system with rules that apply both to mind and matter.
We are a part of this system and the more we understand we are a part of this system, the better we know how to live right, in harmony
with nature and be blessed.
The system is always at rest, meaning no good or evil, but whenever we use an action, there is a result to this action and by personal understanding we see it as good or evil.
The system itself has no future plans but it constantly is evolving to something better, and therefore on earth there is evolution.
we, being a part of the system, can use our consciousness like radio, to connect to the big consciousness, God, and become one with reality.
Our feelings and desires are reflections of reality vibrations, low and high in frequency, and are not random illusion of brain.
We can tune our feelings, mood and inner powers with mind to be lower (meaning negative) or higher (positive).
We always feel and see the effect of our actions, both positive or negative, and by that sense you can call it as "reward" or "punishment".
You can search in google "12 laws of universe" or "14 laws of universe".
This is it, friends.
@JT-ld5kh
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMThe narrator: "This idea doesn't feed my ego. So, no."
@ljront3126
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMMy ultraorthodox jewish neighbours claim me to represent evil. How evil would they more become at hating?
@godmode3611
02/24/2025 - 9:48 PMPantheism is the closest to truth.