This is a prompt that I have to write a 600-900 word response on. I have some ideas of what to talk about/address in regards to the prompt below such as answering if I believe in a supreme Being, then talking about how going to church has influenced my belief in a supreme being and also how some events in my life have influenced my belief of a supreme being, and then talking about how my perspective on this issue has changed a few times because of certain experiences. But I do not think that will be enough to get at least 600 points. Can anybody provide me with some other things I can address in regards to the prompt below? Thank you.

Question

Do you believe in a Supreme Being or a higher power? How did you arrive at your beliefs regarding a deity? Have you always held the same beliefs on this issue, or has your perspective changed over time?

Answer 1

Goodness, that's a lot to consider in merely 600-900 words! I think if you follow the questions, including how you arrived at the idea that there is a Supreme Being, and how those ideas have changed, and why, you should have plenty. Was it just because your family and church TOLD you to believe in God? Or did you come to that conclusion on your own? How does your belief differ from what you were told in church or catechism or Sunday School or whatever your faith calls it? Does it differ from what your parents seem to believe? How and why? There are no right or wrong answers, but this is a good opportunity to explore your own ideas.

Answer 2

Thank you Reed for your ideas. That helps

Answer 3

And adding the questions...
how has your understanding changed in time?
How have your friends, and others, changed your understandings?
Is is understandings about God, or beliefs in God which matter?
What is it in the world that is against God? Is it in us?
Do we all have the same God?

You cannot do this in 900 words, but there is much to write about.