Dear God,

Good evening, how are you tonight (Philippine time zone, 11:06 pm, 11th of September 2006)?  As you gaze upon us tonight, how do you feel? happy? sad?  What ca you say about our current ondition?  I know i'm one of your lowly creations but I just wanna say hi and hello to you...

You know, I first learned about you when my dad taught me how to pray; to thank you for all your blessings, to ask for your forgiveness, and to ask for continued guidance...  He told me that you are very powerful and a very loving God and out of that love you have created us and everything around us...  You wanted to share the love and beauty of life...  You have created our ancestors Adam and Eve and told them to 'go ye and multiply' so that your love will propagate all over the world...  Was that your intention when you created them?  That i understand, but God, why did you place that tree of knowledge of good and evil in the midst of paradise...  You have created man to the image of your perfection,however we were taught in school that we are mere humans with imperfections, susceptible to temptation and corruption yet you placed that tree like a naked lady in front of a man...

Is it a test?  The tree of knowledge of good and evil...  This would give me the idea that however good is your intention, evil already exists in paradise...  Temptation is evil yet is was dangled in front of them...  Being a mere human (which is not supposed to be used as an excuse) I could never fully comprehend your intentions, having the limitations of being a creation I could never fully understand my maker...  Could you enlighten me please... One of the priests told me that you will reveal yourself and your intentions in your time...  When is that time? 

God, when you created my grandfather Adam, he is the epitome of innocence, he would run around naked yet unashamed... That didn't change when you gavi him grandma Eve... When you told them not to touch the fruit of the tree 'You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.' do they know what death is?  It's like this, when I was a child my mom told me not to touch the kettle because it is hot... I didn't know what hot is... Not knowing what it is I went and touched it and that's the time I knew that touching a hot kettle would hurt...  Do you get my point? They never knew...

I'm sorry for all these questions, I just want to know...  Did they not deserve a second chance?  Why are we suffering a consequence that is not of our doing...  If i could go back in time it would be that fateful day they ate the fruit and tell them not too and tell them what is happening now, in my time, that way they'll know...  Do your see it now?  I cannot blame them, for had they known they'd never have touched it...  Look at the law of man, God, it was patterned after yours...  I'd never kill for I know the punishment...  I know you warned them of the consequence but were they aware it would be such?  Suffering for 2 milleniums?  Ignorance of the law is no excuse but consider this, they were like 2 babes in the woods, if I were to tell a 2 year old 'don't kill because is is bad and you could get imprisoned' would that child understand?

After what I have presented, I'd like to ask you these questions...  Why did you put that tree of knowledge of good and bad there?  and why should knowledge of evil be present in paradise? does this imply that evil existed then?  Having asked these questions i'm now off to bed...  It must be difficult and is such an irony not to enjoy one of your blessings to us: sleep...

Goodnight God,

Pridian... 

AN OPEN LETTER TO YOU FROM GOD

My dear child, and believe Me, that also include YOU, I consider Myself a pretty patient guy. I mean, look at the Grand Canyon. It took millions of years to get it right. And about evolution? Boy, nothing is slower than designing that whole Darwinian thing to take place cell by cell and gene by gene.

And I have been patient through your fashions, your civilizations, wars and schemes, and the countless ways that you take Me for granted until you get yourselves into big trouble again and again.

I want to let you know about some of the things that started ticking Me off. First of all, your religious rivalries are driving Me up a wall. Enough already! Let’s get one thing straight. These are your religions, not Mine. I’m the whole enchilada. I’m beyond ‘em all.

Every one of your religions claims that there’s only one of Me, which, by the way, is absolutely true, but in the very next breath each religion claims that it’s My favorite one. And each claims its bible was written personally by Me, and that all of the other bibles are man-made. Oh, Me. How do I ever begin to put a stop to such complicated nonsense?

All right, listen up now. I am your Father and Mother, and I don't play favorites among My children.

Also, I hate to break it to you, but I don't write. My longhand is awful, and I’ve always been more of a doer anyway. So ALL of your books, including those bibles, were written by men and women. They were inspired men and women, they were remarkable people, but they also made mistakes here and there. And I made sure of that, so that you would never trust a written word rather than your own living heart.

You see, one human being to Me — even a bum on the street — is worth more than all of the holy books in the world. That’s just the kind of a guy I am. My spirit is not an historical thing. It’s alive right now, right now, as fresh as your next breath. Holy books and religious rites are sacred and powerful, but they are not more so than the least of you. They were only meant to steer you in the right direction, not to keep you arguing with each other, and certainly not to keep you from trusting your own personal connection with Me.

Which brings Me to My next point about your nonsense. You act like I need you and your religions to stick up for Me or win souls for My sake. Please, don't do Me any favors. I can stand quite well on My own, thank you. I don't need you to defend Me, I don't need constant credit. I just want you to be good to each other.

And another thing. I don't get all worked up over money or politics, so stop dragging My name into your dramas. For example, I swear to Me that I never threatened Joseph Estrada. I never rode in any of Imelda's cars and I never told Gloria to run for president, and I have never had a conversation with Panfilo Lacson, Corazon Aquino or Noli de Castro. Of course, come Judgement Day, I certainly intend to.

Now the thing is, I want you to stop thinking of religion as some sort of a loyalty pledge to Me. The true purpose of religion is so that YOU can become more aware of ME, not the other way around. Believe Me, I know you already. I know what’s in each of your hearts, and I love you anyway with no strings attached. So, lighten up and enjoy Me. That’s what religion’s best for.

What you seem to forget is how mysterious I am. You look at the petty differences in your scriptures and you say, "Well, if this is the truth, then that can’t be." But instead of trying to figure out My paradoxes and unfathomable nature — which, by the way, you never will — why not open your hearts to the simple, common threads of every religion? You know what I’m talking about. Play nice with each other. Love and respect everyone. Be kind. Even when life is scary or confusing, take courage and be of good cheer, for I’m always with you.

And learn how to be quiet, so that you can hear My still, small voice. I don't like to shout. Leave the world a better place by living your life with dignity and gracefulness, for you are My own child. Hold back nothing from life, for the parts of you that can die surely will, and the parts that can’t, won’t. So don't worry, be happy. (I stole that last line from Bobby McFerrin, but Who gave it to him in the first place?)

Simple stuff now. Why do you keep making it so complicated? It’s like you’re always looking for an excuse to be upset. And I am very tired of being your main excuse. Do you think I care whether you call Me God, or Yahweh, or Jehovah, Allah, Wakatonka, Brahma, Father, Mother, even the Void of Nirvana? Do you think I care which of My Special Children you feel closest to — Jesus, Mary, Buddha, Krishna, Muhammad or any of the others? You can call Me and My Special Ones any names you choose, if only you will go about My business of loving one another as I love you. How can you keep neglecting something so simple?

No, I am not telling you to abandon your religions. Enjoy your religions, honor them, learn from them, just as you should enjoy, honor, and learn from your parents. But do you walk around telling everyone that your parents are better than theirs? Your religion, like your parents, may always have the most special place in your heart. I don't mind that at all. And I don't want you to combine all of the great traditions into One Big Mess. Each religion is unique for a reason. Each has a unique style so that people can find the best path for themselves. But My Special Children — the ones that your religions revolve around — all live in the same place in My heart, and they get along perfectly, I assure you.

The clergy must stop creating a myth of sibling rivalry where there is none. My blessed children of Earth, the world has grown too small for your pervasive religious bigotries and confusion. The whole planet is now connected by air travel, satellite dishes, telephones, fax machines, rock concerts, diseases and mutual needs and concerns. Get with the program! If you really want to help me celebrate the birthday of My Son Jesus, then commit yourselves to figuring out how to feed your hungry and clothe your naked, and protect your abused and shelter your poor. And just as important, make your own everyday life a shining example of kindness and good humor. I’ve given you all the resources you need, if only you abandon your fear of each other and begin living, and loving and laughing together.

Finally, My children everywhere, remember whose birthday you honor on what you call Christmas Day, December 25th, and the fearlessness with which He chose to live and die. As I love Him, so do I love each of you.

Now, I am not really ticked off. Not really. I just wanted to grab your attention because I hate to see you suffer. But I gave you free will, so what can I do now other than try to influence you through reason, persuasion, and a little old-fashioned guilt and manipulation? After all, you know I am the original Jewish Mother. I just want you to be happy, and I’ll sit in the dark. I really am, indeed I swear, with you always. Always. Trust in Me.

Your One and Only,...
God

Dear God,

It's 11 pm again, Philippine time zone... Thank you very much for the prompt response... I am enlightened in some aspects but opened up other questions...  This statement "The clergy must stop creating a myth of sibling rivalry where there is none." the sibling rivalry you are talking about cost millions of lives... I think i've read somewhere that the casualties of persecution, holy wars or jihad has matched the death toll of the first and second world war...  People kill others under your name as directed by their religion or religious leaders... Why do you allow it to happen? Religion has painted a very ugly image of you... Still you are saying i must stick to my religion? There is too much hypocrisy i choose to believe in you and not have any religion at all...

Night night,

Pridian...

Dear Pridian,

Man has he's own free will to do good or evil.
Man screwed up. That is the only proper and usable English word for it.
Man, really screwed up.

Your One and Only,...
You know who.

Dear God,

it opened another question... when you gave man free will, was it then that evil was born? what made man evil or screw up? having a free will? you made man, you gave free will, what's the source of evilness?

yours,

pridian...

Dear  GOD,

I know  you  are  watching  over  me,
and  i'm feeling  truly blessed
For no matter what i pray for
You  always  know what's  best

I have this  circle  of cyber friends at BPC
who meant lot to me...
everyday  i post  and  post
at  other times, i let them... respond..

I am so blessed to have these friends,
with whom i have grown so close;
So this little poem i dictate to them
Because  to me they are the "Most"

When  i see each handle's name
And  view  the message  they've  posted
I know  they've  thought  to brighten ones  day
And "well wishes" were  their intent.......

THANK  YOU  GOD  FOR  BPC......


yours  truly,
mountainer....

Dear God,

Save my friends & my family, I can protect myself from my enemies.

LionQuatro