CLE 7 (1st quarter)

What is the meaning of encountering God?

• Having a personal experience or connection with a divine being or higher power.

• Witnessing a miracle or supernatural event.

• Attending religious ceremonies and rituals.

• Reading religious texts and understanding their teachings.

How can one have a divine encounter?

• Seeking a deep connection with a higher power through prayer, meditation, and spiritual practices.

• Participating in a religious pilgrimage

• Reading religious texts

• Attending religious services regularly

What are some examples of encounters with the divine in religious texts?

• Ganesha's creation, Zeus' interactions with mortals, Odin's wisdom-seeking

• Noah and the Ark, Buddha's enlightenment, Jesus' resurrection

• Moses and the burning bush, Muhammad's revelation of the Quran, Arjuna's conversation with Krishna

• Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac, Guru Nanak's communion with God, Laozi's journey to the heavens

Why is encountering God important in religious beliefs?

• To gain material wealth and prosperity.

• To prove the existence of a higher power scientifically.

• To fulfill societal expectations and norms.

• To establish a personal connection with a higher power and experience spiritual growth.

What are the different ways people can experience encounters with God?

• Visiting holy places, pilgrimage, and participating in religious festivals

• Fasting, chanting, yoga, and ascetic practices

• Engaging in acts of charity, selfless service, and helping others

• Prayer, meditation, religious rituals, reading sacred texts, attending religious services, personal experiences and revelations

How do encounters with God impact a person's faith?

• Encounters with God can deepen belief, strengthen the relationship with God, and provide a sense of purpose and direction in life.

• Encounters with God have no impact on a person's faith.

• Encounters with God can lead to a loss of belief, a strained relationship with God, and a sense of aimlessness in life.

• Encounters with God can cause doubt and skepticism, weaken the relationship with God, and create confusion and uncertainty in life.

What are some common themes or characteristics in encounters with God?

• Indifference, uncertainty, detachment

• Awe, peace, guidance, connection

• Anger, chaos, disconnection

• Fear, confusion, isolation

What role does faith play in encountering God?

• Faith is not necessary to encounter God.

• Faith is only important for certain individuals to encounter God.

• Faith is a hindrance in encountering God.

• Faith is essential in encountering God.

How can one prepare themselves for an encounter with God?

• By cultivating spirituality, practicing mindfulness and meditation, studying religious texts, engaging in prayer and worship, and living a virtuous and compassionate life.

• By engaging in harmful and unethical behaviors.

• By avoiding any form of introspection or self-reflection.

• By ignoring spirituality and focusing solely on material possessions and worldly desires.

What are some personal stories or testimonies of encountering God?

• Personal stories or testimonies of encountering God are subjective and vary from person to person.

• Personal stories or testimonies of encountering God are fabricated and not based on reality.

• Personal stories or testimonies of encountering God are influenced by cultural or societal beliefs.

• Encountering God is a purely emotional experience with no tangible evidence.