Different Names And Identifies Of The Supreme Being

By Cynthia Wilson


When it comes to God, there are a number of different aspects according to the Christian faith. For example, the Supreme Being in the minds of Christians can refer to God The Father, Jesus, the Son of God or Holy Spirit. As such, it can often be confusing when other belief systems hold different aspects and names for the divine.

While this is the case, philosophers, scientists and theologians often refer to the entity known as God by several different names. In some cases, the term used is Source while in others it could be the Creator, the Divine or the Universe. As such, it is also important to understand that different branches of faith and religion often have a different understanding as to higher power or powers.

Whereas, Deists often refer to the higher power as the divine source of creation. As such, while most believe in a universal God, there are others whom believe in a number of different deities. In most cases, those worshipping a multitude of deities are often considered pagans. While this is the case, there are many whom also believe in a higher power which reigns supreme over all others.

Paganism is often considered the ultimate rejection of God while still remaining a spiritual path. In some cases, many of the rituals used in Catholic and Christian churches were handed down through a number of pagan traditions. In fact, most holidays related to Christianity were born out of holidays once celebrated by Pagans of ancient Greece and the Roman empire. As such, while many reject paganism as a religion, there are many others whom believe it is one of the oldest religions in the world.

In the better known aspects of religious beliefs, the term Supreme as related to God often holds different names or titles. For example, in Islam, God is known as Allah. Whereas, in Judaism, religious members of society often refer to Yahweh. While those practicing Sikhism pray and subscribe to God by the name of Waheguru, or teacher of all things.

The terms for God are even more plentiful when it comes to a number of religious or spiritual ideologies. For example, when it comes to Jewish Mysticism known as Kabbalah, there are 42 different names for God based on various syllables and meanings. As such, while many believe God is One, or a Holy Trinity, there are others whom believe in one creative force.

Philosophers and scientists often hold different beliefs with regard to religion than most theologians. For, most all theologians believe in a higher power, be that God, Source, Universe or by another name based solely on faith. Whereas, most philosophers work to explore the possibility of the existence of God though do not necessarily believe in the reality of same.

Many positions related to the existence of a Creator, higher power or God can be positive or negative. For, some see God as a being of light and love. Whereas, others still believe in an angry and punishing one. In other cases, there are those whom believe in the Creator, or the creative source of the universe rather than that of a religious deity.




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