All Powerful

Is there an "all powerful" force or being? What most call God. That is the question that only "faith" can answer depending upon what "faith" belongs to those asking it or expounding upon it.  Without revealing my personal beliefs, I may share my thoughts on the subject in spite of the it-isn't-polite-to discuss- religion rule. As to the last "rule" I would have to say that it seldom applies when people get together. Somehow, eventually, the subject in some way, arises and strong opinions prevail. We are as human creatures with a spiritual nature as witnessed from our primitive beginnings. I am an incurable talker but during one of these conversations, I am unusually quiet. I have much to learn on a question that continuously baffles me. I respect the religious opinions of others, be they not obviously harmful to other human beings or their beloved properties. No one can tell me that destroying the latter is in any way "god-like". If there were such a "god", it is certainly not one that would attract me. Horrible wars raged over such questions that had answers which didn't fit the other side's opinions. And they happened a very long time ago. If you think about it, they are happening today. I suppose it is necessary before criticising any religion, to learn all about it and speak with those who are believers. And most of all listen before coming to a conclusion. Even this piece could be denied for daring to bring up the topic of religion. That's how powerful the subject is. The idea that our lives are like a board game with someone moving the pieces about, ones that are our destiny, is rather difficult to understand. Another is that this game-player, if I might, knows how the game will turn out. And it isn't always good. It seems to me that our lives are kind of shaky in any event and if we make it to a timely death, we've sort of come close to winning the prize, or at least being mighty lucky, if you'll pardon the hidden pun. What I can't see is one religion, calling down another since our very constitution denies that. These days with wars ensuing over who believes and practises what, is a difficult thing to fathom. It would seem that any all-powerful force would be looking after, in a kindly manner, its charges, and keeping them from any harm. If there is only one such force, let's hope it cares about and protects its subjects and respects all the others of its ilk. That could convince everyone that it would be a fine thing to subscribe to. But to murder or cause destruction doesn't seem at all convincing in an attempt to enlist new members or instill confidence in its tenets. I'm just saying.