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What you are describing sounds like Deism, which is a philosophy that most of the framers of the US Constitution shared
Deism is a great reference. It's awesome tho think that some leaders and thinkers from the past also shared similar ideas. The idea of a higher power that doesn’t meddle in the day-to-day but set the universe in motion definitely resonates with my thoughts. It's like being part of a grand design, but having the freedom to navigate it in our own unique ways. It's always enlightening to link personal beliefs with historical philosophies. Makes you feel part of a bigger conversation, doesn't it?
I personally start with the idea that I'm part of something much, much bigger than myself; that's the basis of my concept of a "higher power". Like the Ancient One told Doctor Strange, "It's not about you."
I was raised Mormon, and after breaking free I have a strong distaste for organized religion. You know how people like to say that if they had a time machine, they'd go back and kill Hitler? I would take out Abraham. The Abrahamic Covenant made religion all about one man's ego; the cult he formed has splintered and spread over so much of our planet.
Gathering with like minded folk to exchange ideas about life, the universe, everything was once an organic, grass roots sorta thing (or so it seems). Religion is manufactured as a system of control.
Celebrate making your journey your own! I hope you find people who have the courage to make their own path as well; it is a huge comfort to at least just speak freely with like minded folk.
Man, that's some deep stuff you're sharing. The whole 'tiny part of something huge' vibe really puts things in a new light, doesn't it? Kinda like realizing you're just one pixel in a giant picture.
Reading about your journey away from Mormonism and your take on organized religion is super interesting. It's wild to think how one person's ideas can snowball into something that affects so many. And your point about the Abrahamic Covenant? it's really a mind-bender!
Totally agree on the whole making-your-own-path thing. It's awesome to bump into others carving out their own routes too. It's like a big, messy, beautiful DIY project where everyone's figuring it out as they go along.