Q&A Highlights:

Revelation of God: In Christian context, God the Creator is unknowable but revealed through glory, logos (Christ), and spirit, and through creation.

Pre-incarnate Christ: Depicted in adult form due to artistic inability to depict pre-existence and artistic tradition.

Gender of God: God transcends gender; in Genesis, "image of God" includes male and female. Hebrew "Elohim" is plural. Better to use "they" or avoid pronouns for God.

Heavenly Hand: Related to the "hand of God" motif in scripture (Daniel, Noah's Ark).

Belief in God: Focus on belief might be a modern, Western phenomenon, especially within Protestantism.

Atheism: Has evolved from anti-clerical movements in the West, rejecting fixed/idolatrous definitions of God.

Evolving Beliefs: Personal beliefs and understanding of life's meaning are not static and evolve over time.

Nihilism vs. Actions: One's heart and actions may contradict professed nihilism, indicating deeper beliefs.

Pandemic Behavior: Discrepancy between professed Christian values (caring for others) and actions during the pandemic (refusing masks).

Quote: "Your only impediment to God is your concept of God."

Devil's Intrigue: Milton's Paradise Lost makes Lucifer a compelling character ("better to reign in hell than serve in heaven").

Holy Spirit as Dove: Comes from the synoptic gospels' description of Jesus's baptism.