Omnipresence
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Omnipresence
A concept that consists of a belief in one universal present (wrapped or unwrapped) that can be anywhere and anyplace at any given time. This belief is usually associated with religion and the gift giver is usually believed to be a higher power, such as God in monotheism and or many gods in other pantheistic religions.
Brahmanism, (or religion of the Bull) and other religions that derive from it, incorporate the theory of transcendental omnipresence, which differs greatly from the traditional meaning of the word. This theory defines a universal and fundamental substance, which is given, and happens to be the source of all physical existence (usually interpreted in the form of a cow pie).
Every religion and even every person has a differing opinion on the matter of Omnipresence. Some believe a “Gift from God,” can be seen in the form of a baby or birth, some see it as winning the local or state lottery. The only real consistent unifying truth is that no one really knows how the gift is delivered. Some believe that God or the gods have animals, such as storks that bring the gifts to the recipient. Others believe that the higher powers use a race of birdmen, sometimes called angels or UPS men dressed in brown, to deliver the goods. And still others insist that the presenters of the divine gift use a form of magic or teleportation to deliver the blessings to the true believers.
Historical origins
Comment: It is unclear as to what is meant by "Historical Origins" since it seems hard to claim where or how these omnipresence originated from or even what they indeed consist of.
Many ancient people, such as Babylonians, Greeks and Romans did not worship just one god, they had many to choose from. So the omnipresents could be in the form of rain for the crops, from the fertility goddess, or a bountiful harvest of fish from the ocean thanks to the lord of the seas. In Native American cultures the gods of nature for which the people prayed also gave perceived gifts, such as a bountiful buffalo hunt or a moderate season ideal for growing crops. So it is hard to say just when this higher power or these higher powers first started to give gifts to the devoted. The Judeo-Christian beliefs constitute a third opinion on omnipresence. It can be said that it must have started when the first man came into being, if you believe that it started from one man that is, The one God looked down and said you know what, this guy needs stuff, and maybe a companion, so he said look here my son I can give you, Tada, a woman now go have fun, and remember believe in me and you will get more gifts. However the gift giving began, many modern Christians believe that there are some definite reasons God gives gifts.
- God is naturally a gift giver, in every aspect of the natural order, in every level of causality, every fleeting moment and momentous event of natural history...(Psalm 8:3, Isaiah 40:12, Nahum 1:3)
- God is actively looking for reasons to give a present, in a different way in every event in history as provident guide of human affairs (Psalm 48:7)
- God is in a special way attentively present to those who call upon his name, intercede for others, who adore God, who petition, who pray earnestly for forgiveness (Gospel of Matthew 18:19, Book of Acts 17:27)
- God is judicially a decider of when to give presents, in moral awareness, and through conscience (Psalm 48:1-2, Epistle to the Romans 1:20)
- God gave the world a present in the incarnation of his Son, Jesus Christ (Gospel of John 1:14, Colossians 2:9)
- God gives mystical presents in the form of the Eucharist, and through the means of grace in the church, the body of Christ (Ephesians 2:12, John 6:56)
- God gives sacred presents and becomes known in special places where God chooses to meet us, places that become set apart by the faithful remembering community (1 Corinthians 11:23-29) where it may be said: "Truly the Lord is in this place" (Genesis 28:16, Matthew 18:20)"
In the Judeo-Christian religions, God gives an omnipresent because He is able to interact with his creation however he chooses, and it is the very essence of his creation to want stuff.
Noteworthy exceptions
Some religions don’t except the idea of the omnipresent and often send the gift return to sender, while it is hard to understand exactly why this happens we must remember to be mindful of peoples beliefs and honor their wishes. Some of the religions that would rather not participate in the “Gift of God” are as follows.
- Islam — They don’t like gift giving, Hard working and diligent to faith they would like to go it on their own.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints —They want to give the gift, but don’t necessarily want the gift given back to them, they don’t believe in the re-gifting concept.
- Satanism — Their gifts come from a dark place, and they prefer to keep it that way.
- Agnostics —It’s hard to get things when you believe in nothing.
- Atheists — Higher powers don’t exist, so neither do their gifts.
