I have resolved to AVOID ARGUING with anyone about their beliefs. And, I will respect all beliefs. I have made this resolution because I realize that some people would be much worse without their religion. In other words, I have come to the realization that some people actually need religion. ~ Perman Wilson
THE PRIMARY PSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTION OF A PERSONAL GOD IS TO GIVE THE BELIEVER A SURROGATE PARENT.
SOME MINDS ARE ABLE TO BECOME INDEPENDENT OF PARENTAL FIGURES; OTHERS CANNOT AND FALL INTO SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR WITHOUT THEM.
MINDS IN THIS CATEGORY RELY ON RELIGION.
~ Chris Redford
About Me
- PERMAN WILSON
- MY BELIEF IN GOD IS NATURALISTIC: Unlike most people who use the name, God, I have a rational definition for the concept: I define 'god' to mean 'ruler'. When I write the name 'God' with a capital "G," I am referring to each one of the elements in my trinity working together in harmony. Thus, for me: (1) Nature is god of the Universe. (2) Humanity is god of the planet Earth. (3) My own mind is god of my own body. I SERVE NATURE BEST BY KNOWING AND OBEYING THE LAWS OF NATURE AS MUCH AS I CAN DETERMINE WITH SCIENCE AND MY SCIENTIFIC THINKING. I SERVE HUMANITY BE BEING HUMANE. I SERVE MY OWN MIND BY CONTINUOUSLY LEARNING AS MUCH AS I REASONABLY CAN, AND THINKING OPTIMISTICALLY, HEALTHFULLY, AND WHOLESOMELY WHILE ENJOYING EVERY MOMENT.