zhuk wrote:I've been thinking about this one: Could it be that we may have been socially conditioned to accept the very idea of 'god' through our society and culture, and so when we have an experience like the one described above (which I take to be a kind of feeling-of-oneness-with-everything-merging-type-experience - which is not necessarily part of any dogma or 'belief') that we take it as being proof of some external Creator?
Yo Zhuk ... This, of course, is totally possible. Whenever we have feelings which are not usual, or not understood (because we're not used to having the experience), we will look elsewhere for the answer! Example - at work I am only the Boss when someone else has stuffed up and then they come to my door expecting me to have the ready answer!
I'd think though that the Masters in the spiritual realms would perhaps have a deeper understanding (anyway I would hope so ... (!)) and they often mention Mother/Father God in their discussions so perhaps, just maybe Mr Madam God thrives ... .
Of course, the Religious Code would say we'll find out when we die and go to Heaven. For me that used to be a great 80's dance club, virtually worshipping the lights ...