Quote Originally Posted by mrdevious
the higher levels of reality and powers therein are found in understanding the universe and its nature. .....I imagine there are many other philosophies that are not dependant on this diety-type being as well, even one that encompasses everything.
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As a Unitarian Universalist, I also believe that any higher power is more of a level of enlightenment than a being or deity, and that all people are able to attain it... for example that would make Jesus not a divine being, but an enlightened one worthy of teaching others.