The concept of gods came from humanity's quest to explain creation, leading to a variety of different interpretations and representations - from animal gods to environmental gods. The speaker suggests that by shifting from religion to responsibility, we can better understand and appreciate the world around us.
The phenomenal world that we see is just the tip of the iceberg. There's also a numinal world that is unseen but much more compelling and humans have the dilemma of not being able to access it easily.
The only thing that exists is the present moment, and focusing on the now can improve one's mental health and well-being.
Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan discusses how as a society we have neglected to explore and understand the mechanics of the mind and how it functions.
The world is not just the darkness that is continuously focused on, but the beauty that surrounds us every day. There is a source, whether it's labeled God, universe, or intuition, that connects us all.
God's power is universal, loving, and mysterious, as evidenced by the voluntary humiliation and resurrection of His Son, which conquered evil. Even in the face of the scandal of evil and suffering, faith in God the Father Almighty remains steadfast.