God: Male or Female
Episode #18
In the last episode, we proved that God has an origin. The universe was created not just by one god, but by many gods. The god of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam is the only god who mercilessly kills innocent people, animals, and nature. This god is also not perfect because the Bible, which he made through the Holy Spirit, has many errors. This god is also not wise because the outcome of his creations is flawed, and because of this, he creates new beings from within the members of a family, like the family of Noah or the family of Adam and Eve. This abhorrent growth of the race is called Incest.
Before we prove whether God is male or female, let’s first focus on where the idea or concept of God came from.
Various theories exist regarding the origin of the term “God.” These ideas all stem from a general belief that a supernatural being with greater power than human being exist.
We all know that Old Testament was written in Hebrew, while the New Testament was written in Greek. These two texts were later combined to form the Bible and over time, it has been translated into various languages, from German, Latin, to English and others.
The earliest major religion, Judaism, used Hebrew as its language. In Hebrew, the words “el” and “elohim” refer to God or gods, respectively. Interestingly, there was no specific word for a female deity, and the use of capital letters was not common during that era. Consequently, the Hebrew Bible still employs lowercase ‘e’ for “el” or “elohim.”
In Greek, the word for God is “theos,” which is derived from an adjective meaning “the holy.” This label was reserved for classical Greek gods and goddesses. Notably, the most significant Greek deity, Zeus, sounds similar to the name “Jesus” in Christianity
In Latin, the term for God is “deus.” It originates from the word “deiuos,” which refers to a bright sky or heavenly realm.
In German, the word for God is “Gott,” which means “divine being” or “deity.” Interestingly, it evolved from the verb “ghu” (to invoke) and traces back to an ancient ancestral word, “Hu.” Pagans also used “ghu” to refer to their gods and goddesses.
In other languages, “ghu” transformed into “gud” in Swedish, Danish, and Old Norse. In Old High German and Middle High German, it became “gut.” Eventually, in modern German society, it settled as “Gott.”
Initially, the term “Gott” was gender-neutral. Later, it began to be used specifically as a masculine noun. Its meaning encompasses the powerful gods of Greek and Roman mythology, ruling over the natural world.
In the Iliad and Odyssey by Homer, as well as in the Old and New Testaments written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, the term for God begins with a lowercase “g.”
However, when the Bible was translated into Latin and later into English, the word “god” started being written with an uppercase “G.”
And because Judaism only believes in one god, when translating its Old Testament into English the word god is simply written as 'God. However, with the New Testament in English, the Catholics began to use God with other gods like God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
The Concept of Gods and Goddesses:
The broader concept of gods and goddesses originated from the idea that nature was inhabited by spirits overseeing the entire world.
In ancient times, early humans believed that nature was inhabited by spirits that governed the entire world. The concept of nature spirits began when humans looked up at the sky and discovered the sun, rain, thunder, and lightning. Similarly, the moon and stars were used that determined , winter and harvest time. Even the wrath of volcanoes and earthquakes on the earth, which many feared, were thought to be spirits.
These natural powers led to the creation of various gods and goddesses. To appease these gods when they were angry, early humans sacrificed animals or virgin children or women to prevent the gods and goddesses of nature from getting angry with them.
As people became civilized, these gods and goddesses were given individual names. The god of thunder, lightning, and rain was named Zeus by the Greeks. The god of the sea was Poseidon. Hades was the god of darkness. Demeter was the goddess of harvest, Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes, and Apollo was the son of the god."
When people became wise and powerful in the past, these gods and goddesses became the inspiration for priests and kings, and over time, they themselves became gods. However, despite their power, they could not control the forces of nature. This led to the idea of a being with supernatural power greater than theirs. This is where the idea of God originated.”
So, whether we say “Deus,” “Gott,” or “God,” the concept of a higher power has transcended languages and cultures throughout history
Now, the question of whether God is male or female has intrigued many throughout history.
In Catholic teaching, God is often referred to as male. However, it’s essential to recognize that God transcends biological sex. God isn’t a material or physical being. God’s Nature is beyond gender.
The use of masculine terms to describe God is symbolic rather than biologically indicative. God’s true nature goes beyond male or female.
According to classical philosophy, God has no literal gender because it is impossible for God to have a body. However, God is represented as male because the writers of the bible at that times lived in a male-dominated culture.
The Bible also employs both masculine and feminine imagery to describe God. While masculine language predominates, feminine images also appear.
For instance:
Isaiah 66:13 likens God’s comfort to that of a mother comforting her child.
Isaiah 49:15 speaks of God’s unwavering care, even surpassing a mother’s love.
Numbers 11:12 uses the metaphor of a nursing child to convey God’s nurturing role.
These feminine images highlight God’s compassion and love, acknowledging the unique experiences associated with motherhood.
While the Bible predominantly uses masculine terms, it doesn’t limit God to male characteristics.
In summary, although the Bible uses male and female images to describe God, this only proves that the bile contradicts itself since god has no physical body and therefore no one knows whether God is female or male. Because of this, the description that god is a man, is a big lie that deceives the minds of many innocent believers.
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