Theists, What is your image of God?

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I’m not sure what I believe it is yet, but it’s like it’s a positive force that is everywhere – even within us. ( I belive humanity is building towards something, and if there is an ounce more happiness in the world than there is pain, it was all worth it and there must be a God)

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