shadowfrost613

Hi there! I would identify myself as an atheist in that I do not believe in any particular God. That being said, I do not deny that I do believe there to be "something more" to the nature of the universe and am open to as many interpretations as I can find. One thing that I have never fully understood from a Christian viewpoint is what it is they actually view God as? Is it the embodiment of the universe itself, meaning that we are all a part of God and God is in essence "everything"? Or is God viewed as a literal figure reigning over the existence of the universe as a creation wholly separate from itself?

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If the latter is the generally accepted view (as I understand it is). Then would that not lend itself to God simply being a higher being that may not be the final explanation to all things? And if that is true, what would the Catholic explanation or interpretation of such a possibility be?

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Please note that I intend this question with respect and honest curiosity.

That actually makes a lot more sense compared to what I have understood from others in the past, definitely provides an interesting approach to the concept of a creator. Thank you very much for the reply!