What we think about God is a pretty big issue.

If people think about God these days, they often are concerned that he is this mean and vindictive power hovering out there somewhere, perhaps making up random rules for humans to follow and ignoring all the suffering in the world.

Yet, when in a tight spot, people may very quickly turn and reach out to a God and expect him to “fix things”. Or they may find comfort in a benevolent grandfather God who just wants us to be happy.

Of course, many may rarely think of God. Life is too busy and demanding to worry about that. And some are just determined to believe, and let everyone know they believe, there is no such thing as a God. Believing so goes against all reason.

What do you hear people say about God? How do others you know think about God?

We want to talk a bit about this on Monday.

What we think about God shapes how we look at others and the world.