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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the people that say it's not a progression, you are viewing it within the context of already believing in Jesus. 
Clearly, simply believing that there is a God is different from believing in Christianity. If two things are different, then going from one to the other is absolutely a progression.

If you presuppose the absolute truth of Christianity, you may argue that it's not a progression, but rather simply learning what is already true: you are already there, just opening your eyes and your ears to take it all in.

But to someone who does not presuppose the absolute truth of Christianity, it's more akin to choosing which path to walk down, and very much a progression. It's incredibly condescending to these people to tell them "you are already there, just open your eyes/ears". [/quote]

I disagree.

If OP believes in God that belief is beyond any systemic rules and exclusivity that many religions impose in order for their belief in God to be valid.  Some religions/sects/denominations narrowly define their ideas as to how the correct way to believe in God is, who the "true" God is, and tell you what exactly to believe or your are not truly that xyz religion.  This can just push the OP back if it doesn't resonate.

God is above all that.

It's not really, you're already there, open your eyes/ears, it's more like you're already there, now listen to your heart and be open to accepting the guidance of God.  This can be aided by finding a sect/denomination of religion that resonates with your current beliefs.

Do you believe that God is only God to a certain religion or to all people?

Do you believe God is humanlike in emotions?  Gets angry? Gets jealous?

Or do you believe God is all pervading, that God is a part of all of creation?

Do you believe in heaven and Hell?

These types of things are important for the OP to think about when deciding to choose a religion because there are certain aspects that are central to the foundation of the religion.

It takes God as just God and belief, plain and simple, to an entire set of rules and dogma that are required for the faith in God.

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What makes you think "God is above all that"? It seems more credible to believe that God would have definite attributes than to just be all things to all people, whatever they believe. That doesn't work for people. Why should it be the case for the creator of the universe?[/quote]

Because he's God.  The creator of the entire universe and beyond.  From the tiniest atom to the largest of creatures.  He's all things not just to all people but to the entire universe.

He definitely doesn't have the same attributes as any Joe Schmoe down the street has. That doesn't seem credible at all.  How that works for people is baffling to me.

See how we think of God differently?  Which is why it's so important for the OP to find a path that will continue to nourish his/her belief in God.

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Maybe OP's path will ultimately be away from belief in God or Jesus, or spirits.  It happens to some people.[/quote]

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