Question: God refers to himself as "the Lord," and Christ calls God "Lord" in the New Testament. Does that not mean that God is superior to humans and is their master?
Answer: God indeed has the power to end any life at any moment and determine a person's fate in the afterlife. In this sense, he is the ultimate master and Lord. However, a Power Christian does not respond with submission to that, nor does God desire such a reaction. Instead, the Power Christian recognizes their own influence over other living beings and the ability to shape her or his own life in a manner that aligns with God's intentions for the afterlife, which increases her or his responsibility for her or his own thoughts and actions.
Question: Christ prayed to God on his knees in the Garden of Gethsemane. Does that not signify submission to God?
Answer: Christ might have been physically weak, forcing him to kneel. He might have been mentally drained, leaving him with no option but to kneel. If he had the strength, he could have adopted a powerful standing posture, and God would have approved. It's possible that desperation clouded his judgment, leading him to believe that showing submission was helpful.
Question: Man and woman can sin, indicating their inferiority to God, who cannot sin. Is that not the case?
Answer: Humanity is a creation of God, and the capacity to sin is part of God's design. This construction is flawless, and humans do not bear the responsibility for this inherent nature.
Question: I am not perfect. I make mistakes and others may be stronger than me. Should I not show humility?
Answer: You should present yourself so that others can see God in you as much as possible. God is all-powerful, and therefore you should display your power and strengths so that they by that see the image of God in you. You should not show humility, because God does not do that. When others see God in you, they want to join the religion that you have, and God will reward you if they do.
Question: Is it not appropriate for a person to show submission to God as a way to acknowledge God's infinite love?
Answer: The ideal response to God's infinite love is not to focus on displaying submission but to open oneself to experiencing more love internally.
Question: How about turning the other cheek?
Answer: From ChatGTP: "Turning the other cheek" is a phrase that comes from a teaching of Jesus in the Bible, specifically from the Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew 5:38-39 (NIV): "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."
A slap on the cheek meant to insult you might tempt you to insult the person back. This puts you in the same energy as the offender. That energy is not good, it is full of conflict and ill will. It is better to either use a response based on how you feel about the insult, such as “I feel angry and sad by what you said”, or set a firm boundary, such as “Don’t talk to me like that!”. If that doesn’t help, talk to a boss if it is in a group context. If it is a stranger you meet in town, no response at all is probably the best way to save your energy for important tasks. This lesson from Christ is likely about insults that do not pose a physical threat.
Question: Christ suffered, should I not do so also?
Answer: You do not need to inflict suffering on yourself. If God sees that suffering would be best for you, he will inflict it upon you. If he sees that you do not need suffering, be sure that God, who is all-powerful, is right about that judgment.
Question: Should a Power Christian always do what God wants her or him to do? That is, submit to the will of God?
Answer: If God tells you what alternative is best to achieve a goal, then it would be foolish to choose another alternative, because God knows best. Likewise, it is foolish not to ask for Gods advice or will when deciding, because he knows best. The intention should be to make the best decisions, not for some reason display inferiority to God, which is of no interest to no-one, including God. If you want to buy a cool car, but God wants you to donate the money to charity, which will bring you a better position in the after-life, help others more and more effectively carry out God's purpose for humanity, what should you do? You should decide what you want more, the satisfaction of a cool car or a better position in the after-life, helping others and help God fulfill his plan for humanity, and go with what you want more. Again, do not go for displaying submission to God for its own sake, which God is not interested in.
Question: Does total submission to God give you the fullest power from him?
Answer: God gives you power when you do his biddings. Displays of submission in themselves, like kneeling to God, are not necessary and gives no added power.
God created the heavens and earth. So God can be seen in every human being and everything else. One form of submission to God means that you should always have total submission to the fact that everything and everyone around you exists right now. This gives you the peace of accepting what is. This is a good submission which benefits you. This does not mean that you can not act to change bad situations. Signs of submission in themselves, like kneeling, may focus the attention to God himself rather than to the image of him in his creations, which would be a distraction. Some reminders of the existence of God may be helpful though to remember him, and to remember to see him in all things.
Question: Should Power Christians also display earthly force, like Muslims who wear Muslim dresses, pray in the prayer room or in public, and are easily identified as Muslims?
Answer: Power Christians will show strength, power and love, which will be noticed and pull others to them. Others will ask them what their success concept is, wanting it for themsleves. Of course, the Power Christian them tells them what the concept is, and may invite them to join her or him to do what he or she does. The signs of Muslims are external, the sign of the Power Christian is internal. Although, Power Christians may also pray in public, and may wear external signs if he or she so chooses, which can be anything they think of. The external signs may though create the fear that the persons seeing the signs becomes hostile, which will create fear towards others rather than focusing on seeing the image of God in them.
Question: What is the ideal attitude towards God?
Answer: A Power Christian should be attentive to avoid having a confrontational attitude towards God and other humans. When focusing on the power you have and having a powerful posture, it can be tempting to think “I am better than you” or that you are dominating someone else. The answer to this is not submission or domination. Rather, the solution is to focus on the relationship with the other, like two businesspersons who have a deal with each other. One business might be much bigger than the other, but they still respect each other, acknowledging that each can benefit from the other. Again, the attitude of the heroes in the novels by Ayn Rand comes to mind.
Question: What is the ideal way to communicate with God?
Answer: Someone once said that the best organizations use four terms a lot: “Hello”, “Help”, “Forgive me”, and “Thank you”. A sound communication with God is to use these words frequently.
Question: Are men and women equal?
Answer: Men and women are not the same, but they are equal. Both men and women should hold a powerful posture. Men should not submit to women, and women should not submit to men. If one person has more power than another, he or she is not superior to the other. They should deal with each other like businesspersons, focusing on the deal between them that exists or can be negotiated.
Question: Was Christ weak?
Answer: Christ harbored and continues to harbor love for humanity. His choice to endure physical suffering was not indicative of weakness, but rather a testament to his love. While he did become physically weak during his suffering when he was about to pass on, the spiritual benefits reaped by humankind far outweighed this temporary physical frailty.
Question: Has a Power Christian use for God?
Answer: Absolutely. When a Power Christian maintains a strong posture, makes strong eye contact with others, and speaks with a powerful voice, they are displaying God’s strength, which in turn empowers him- or herself. They help others by reflecting God’s presence, not in its entirety, but as a glimpse or taste of the divine. Moreover, since God possesses all the answers, a Power Christian can use God’s guidance.
Question: Does a Power Christian always maintain a strong posture?
Answer: When a Power Christian is fatigued, adopting a relaxed yet restful posture can be most beneficial.
Question: What about groups?
Answer: A righteous and healthy group holds more strength than a righteous individual. Therefore, individuals should strive to join or establish such groups. This includes forming relationships based on love or sexual attraction. However, a single Power Christian is stronger than any group that lacks righteousness.
Question: Should Power Christians have children?
Answer: The act of creating life and raising children is a reflection of God’s work, which brings about more divine power to oneself, and this is indeed a positive aspect.
Question: Should Power Christians fast?
Answer: Fasting with the sole intention of inducing weakness, without a significant reason, is bad. The mind should not be conditioned to be weak unless there is a compelling cause. God does not desire his followers to be weak without purpose, but rather to be strong. However, the sensation of weakness from fasting can serve as a memento mori. If this weakness evokes the memory of Christ’s suffering and fosters appreciation for him, it can be beneficial, provided it does not occur so frequently that it diminishes quality of life or significantly hampers earthly success (unless one chooses a monastic life).
Question: Is earthly success a good thing?
Answer: If success is achieved and maintained through righteousness and a powerful posture and attitude, it is indeed good. More people will be drawn to the successful model of Power Christianity. This provides more opportunities to share the concept of Power Christianity, which pleases God and may influence his judgement regarding your place in the afterlife.
Question: Do Power Christians need Christ? Isn’t God enough?
Answer: Simply put, God empowers you to do what Christ did. When you maintain a powerful posture that channels God, you may get called to assist others, either as a long-term mission or a one-time opportunity, on a large or small scale. Assisting others while maintaining a powerful posture imbues you with God’s power, allowing others to witness God’s presence and feel the spirit of Christ, thereby attracting them to Power Christianity. This is beneficial when God determines your afterlife. Helping others, empowered by God, as Christ did, provides a glimpse of what heaven feels like.
Question: In this text, you write "him" rather than "Him", when referring to God. Is this not irreverent?
Answer: You may revere God, but God is someone you basically do business with and he is not your lord. As such, it is more suiting to write "him" rather than "Him".
Question: Should I study the scriptures?
Answer: When studying the scriptures you get closer to God and Christ. This makes you more open to let their power and love get into you and run through you. You also learn what God wants and when he interacts with humans. You can also learn how to model your behaviour on Christ. To study the scriptures as a submission of any kind is not recommended.
Question: Should I go to church?
Answer: Yes, because you need to take the sacrament, which qualify you to always have the Spirit with you. Also, bonding with other church attendees makes you a part of a flock, which may have earthly benefits.
Question: I would like others to know that I am a Christian. One way for others to know this is if they see a light in my eyes. How can I have this light in my eyes?
Answer: When you have a personal bond with God and Christ, and you have the courage and will to have this light in you eyes, you will have it.
Question: What alternative names are there to "Power Christianity"?
Answer: One alternative is "straight Christianity", as opposed to the bowing the Muslims do when praying. One alternative that sounds good is "stand up straight Christianity".