By Promod Puri
Was God self-created, or is He a creation of human imagination?
That timeless debate continues. But rather than settling it with metaphysical arguments, perhaps it’s time to reframe the conversation altogether.
The rational, contemporary mind isn’t necessarily anti-God, but it does crave relevance over ritual. That’s why reinventing the institution of God makes sense in our modern context.
Instead of picturing a divine being perched somewhere in the heavens, issuing commands and blessings, we might find more meaning in embracing God as a moral compass—a source of values rather than visions.
His practicality lies not in miracles or idols, but in the principles He inspires: compassion, justice, humility, and empathy.
Yet we cling to the physical portrayal of God—cast in stone, painted on walls, or suspended in the clouds. This fixation on His image distracts from His intended message.
If God is to have a living presence, let it be through our conscience and conduct, not just our temples and traditions.
Reinventing God doesn’t mean erasing Him. It means evolving with Him.
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