The Deity
A Solitude Reflection by Ninox Antolihao
On the God we imagine — and what it reveals about us.
On the God we imagine — and what it reveals about us.
Many people do not meet the divine directly. They meet an image — a deity shaped by culture, fear, longing, and hope. A figure that speaks our language, shares our values, and approves our tribe.
This is not always dishonest. It is human. The mind uses what it has. It builds familiarity so the unknown feels less dangerous.
But the danger is subtle: once the deity feels familiar, it also becomes controllable. And whatever we can control, we can also use.
Sometimes the real spiritual work is not defending the deity — but questioning whether the deity is a mirror.