Gods and Love
23 November 2025Gods as a Subset of Love
The gods of man are a subset of love, as a blade of grass is a subset of the cosmos. Their creation might (or might not) be originally to express love - just as we create childrens’ stories to convey a teaching. They will never approach the universal expansiveness of love. Just as Walt Whitman was able to look at blades of grass and compose beauty, imperfect fables can be the basis of growth, if grounded in love.
Love Does no Harm
Paul of the New Testament could say that “God is love” and then advocate for slavery. This is not the way of love. The same deity ordered murder in the Old Testament. This is not the way of love. Some could build upon this deity to reach an understanding of love, just as some build upon this deity to destroy.
Love Within us
Love is kind, love is long-suffering, love is expansive. The way of love is within us all. Love is the divine within us - it is a gift, an honour and a responsibility.
Looking for Love
If you are looking for love, the first place you will always find it is within yourself. If you are trying to find love by shaming yourself or others, you are not turned to the light. First, look within yourself. See the goodness - the spark of the divine - within yourself. Once you nurture this flame, you will be a light to others.
You are love.
May all beings know peace!
Gerald T. Jordan, MBA, MEd, MCouns