God

Catechism

Introduction

⁰ The Deist Catechism is an accessible summary of Deist thought. ¹ It serves children and adults, instructing them in what is right, and insulating them from what is wrong. ² The Deist Catechism exists to edify the intellect, inspire ethical living, and cultivate a sense of awe and wonder towards the universe.

Catechism

⁰ What is the chief end of humankind?
¹ The chief end of humankind is to find God
² Hasn't God been found already in the form of Yahweh, Jesus, and Allah?
³ No, as these are false Gods. ⁴ No one has ever heard, nor seen them
⁵ Where is God?
⁶ God is outside of this universe
⁷ Can you see God?
⁸ Not at this time
⁹ Does God hear our prayers?
¹⁰ No. God does not hear us
¹¹ Should you glorify God?
¹² Sure, if you would like
¹³ Who were our first parents?
¹⁴ Chromosomal Adam and Eve, from Africa
¹⁵ Of what were our first parents made?
¹⁶ They were the continuation of an earlier, similar species
¹⁷ What is a covenant?
¹⁸ An agreement between two or more persons.
¹⁹ How many Gods are there?
²⁰ One. The Creator God
²¹ Does God know all things?
²² No
²³ Who wrote the Bible?
²⁴ Ordinary people
²⁵ Should I live my life according to the first two testaments?
²⁶ No, as they are legacy. A better life doctrine is the Third Testament, which has superseded the first two
²⁷ What is the purpose of religion?
²⁸ The purpose of religion is to empower the people socially
²⁹ Am I not then equally served by attending a traditional house of worship?
³⁰ If you appreciate traditional doctrine, this is the better path for you
³¹ What is the Beatific Vision?
³² The Beatific Vision will occur when humankind unequivocally witnesses the face of God
³³ How will we know this event has occurred?
³⁴ You will investigate the claims scientifically
³⁵ What is the Ascension?
³⁶ The Ascension is the period after the Beatific Vision in which we become communicant with God

Central Topology

⁰ God is outside of the Cosmos, in Heaven. ¹ The Cosmos, as God's creation, are also contained within Heaven. ² The Children of Abraham presently occupy only a small part of the Cosmos.

Faith

Nobody Creed

⁰ Nobody has spoken to God. ¹ Nobody may speak for God. ² Nobody knows the name of God. ³ Nobody knows the character of God. ⁴ No messenger exists for God. ⁵ No human can claim genetic lineage from God. ⁶ No human can claim spiritual lineage from God.

One God Creed

⁰ There is one God who has spoken to no one.

Attributes

⁰ God is one. ¹ God is the Creator. ² God is outside the Cosmos, in Heaven. ³ God is not presently seen by humankind. ⁴ God has spoken to no one. ⁵ God does not hear our prayers. ⁶ God does not know all things. ⁷ God's name is unknown to humankind. ⁸ God's character is unknown to humankind.