From Earth to Love: The Diverse Ways People Connect with God
The ways are as diverse as the human experience itself
He was visibly shaken after an encounter with something supernatural. I could feel his pain and trauma. As he tried to describe what he had felt, I knew immediately what he was talking about, even though he swore it wasn’t God. He had been hurt by the church, so he wanted nothing to do with God or religion. He said what he felt was the Earth, and I agreed.
For as long as humans have existed, we have sought to understand and connect with something greater than ourselves. This search has led to the development of countless religions and spiritual practices, each with its unique beliefs and customs. Regardless of the specific faith or tradition, however, one common thread that ties them all together is the desire to connect with God or a higher power and there are many ways people achieve this.
God is not just an abstract concept, but a real and tangible force in the world.
God as the Earth
For many people, nature is an essential part of their spiritual practice, and they see God as the Earth itself. This belief is often rooted in the idea that the natural world is a manifestation of the…
