Do we Need God? - The Loss of God and the Decay of Society

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God isn't lost, man is.

I love the line from Carl Jung "Man does not create God, he chooses him."

"When people stop believing in God; the danger isn't so much that they don't believe in, but that they will begin to believe in anything" -- H.L. Men in, 19th Century American Historian.

Finding God is like climbing a mountain. At the bottom of the mountain there's thousands of paths you could walk, but the closer you get to the top the more the paths blend together. And at the very top there is only the one pinnacle of absolute oneness in total silence, stillness and peace.😊

After my parents passed away, family became disconnected. I turned to God for answers- and, I am better still seeking to know intimately. It has brought a calm, a stength, and a knowing.

"Heed these words, you who wish to probe the depths of Nature: If you do not find within your Self that which you seek, neither will you find it outside. If you ignore the wonders of your own House, how do you expect to find other wonders? In you is hidden the Treasure of Treasures. Know Thyself and you will know the Universe and the Gods." --Oracle of Delphi

"He that has ears to hear...let him hear." ~ Jesus Christ

God isn’t lost, never has been, but has been ignored, spat on, abused, laughed at, disdained. Hmmmm wonder if He is a little ticked? One thing for sure He is not wringing His hands wondering what to do. His plan is playing out perfectly, prophesy is being filled right before our eyes. Trust in Jesus and let him take the wheel.

I am happy to have found your video… I have been thinking along these lines for a while now, but you have put how I have been thinking into (very eloquent) words. Thank you

Proverbs 1:17 : THE FEAR OF GOD, is the beginning of wisdom..”

Reflecting on this video, I find myself deeply resonating with the notion that the absence of a higher power leaves a void in our lives. The quote by H. L. Mencken, "When people stop believing in God, the danger isn't so much that they don't believe in, but that they will begin to believe in anything," captures the essence of our existential crisis. In today's world, where materialism and superficiality often dominate, the search for deeper meaning becomes paramount. Joining the Eastern Orthodox Church has been a transformative journey for me, filling the emptiness I once felt with a profound sense of purpose. The spiritual path, much like climbing a mountain, narrows as we ascend, leading us to a singular point of unity and peace. The wisdom of the Oracle of Delphi, "Know Thyself and you will know the Universe and the Gods," underscores the importance of introspection and self-discovery. In our quest for understanding, we must look within to find the divine spark that connects us to the greater cosmos. This journey inward not only reveals our true selves but also bridges the gap between humanity and the divine, offering a sanctuary of stillness and serenity amidst the chaos of modern life.

Really great arguments to provoke different thinking, without confining anything to a specific view or religion. Very refreshing content. Thanks for sharing this for free.

I swear, I just recently established my belief in deism after leaving a religion. I was looking for any video that might've mentioned something like that on my favorite channel of YouTube (you!), this video is what's recently uploaded and it piqued my interest. Watching it halfway and I just want to mention how it made me cry, it feels like a synchronicity. Thanks for uploading this video.

God has never left us, we've been running from him. Join the Orthodox Church and be with our Lord, who died for us that we might live. God bless ☦️🕊🙏

Everyone has a god. Some worship money, some themselves, some worship greed and others compassion. What is your god?

your work is needed so much in this time; thank you

We need Truth. Decay comes from believing/giving power to lies/things that aren't real.

This is perhaps one of the best videos on YouTube. It behooves me to think that platforms like YouTube would actually allow it in todays modern way of thinking . I applaud Academy of Ideas . ❤ ❤❤

I see God in the wind blowing through the trees and the birds that come say hi to me.