Religion vs Faith --- Go beyond the Horizon

Imbedded in the "dualism on a monastic background" is the doctrin of the God in Gnosis, which is determined above all by the idea of the "unkown God" beyond all that is visible or sensible, and incorporates a "fullness" (Pleroma) of angels and other heavenly beings, be they personified ideas (abtractions) or hypostasis. A prominant role is played by the creation of the world (cosmogony), which is intended to offer an explanation for the present condition of man, remote from God, and therefore occupies a considerable space in the texts.

Your characterization of God is similar to what the Gnostics believe(d) about God.

From Gnosis: The Nature & History of Gnosticism (p. 58), Kurt Rudolph wrote:

Imbedded in the "dualism on a monastic background" is the doctrin of the God in Gnosis, which is determined above all by the idea of the "unkown God" beyond all that is visible or sensible, and incorporates a "fullness" (Pleroma) of angels and other heavenly beings, be they personified ideas (abtractions) or hypostasis. A prominant role is played by the creation of the world (cosmogony), which is intended to offer an explanation for the present condition of man, remote from God, and therefore occupies a considerable space in the texts.

The Gnostics believe that humanity is remote from the True God, what they call the Uknown God or the Alien God. It is our remoteness from this being that is the source of our suffering. They belive that the God of the Jews and Christianity is a false God and is holding this world in slavery. That is how they sidestep the atrocities committed by God in the Bible.

Gnostic writings are a great source of early Christian viewpoints. They were much more prolific and varied in their writings than what became church canon.

Kind Regards

If you have a love for your God, why do you need a religion? Just be yourself, do what is right by YOUR judgement, and you will do fine.

Take a shot, put your cross back on. This is my new life philosophy. In drinking this alcohol I understand that it is only as destructive as I make it and god will see me for this. God has put forth strict laws which must be followed however he doesn't judge when these laws are not followed, no he has a much more effective means of enforceing that which is good. He puts forth; though shall not covet thy neighbors wife and should one covet that which be a close friend, to him he shall in turn be punished by the world and himself rather then god, he shall suffer the woes of existence put in place which will in turn cast him into damnation, a liveing hell of turmoil with thy neighbors wifes husband and the chance of adultry which opens a can of worms in more then ones life. Now man given no guidence with a lustfull forsaken object placed in front of him will turn to his selfish unsightfull needs and take what is in front of him without thought about what lays ahead. Man is ever looking at the ground sometimes running as fast as he can and god is trying his hardest to clear the path and be the voice telling him to duck theres a branch or swerve theres a hole. However man in his imperfection is not always wise or quick to react and in some cases enjoys following a trail of candy placed on the ground. God understands this and is forgiveing to those who have a sweet tooth, however he must show his vengeance in partnership with a desire to keep man moveing ahead. He must throw static guideance to our souls and keep us treading on for nike is the word on the tongues of our destiny, victory is what god created us for and he will not see us fail