Manifesting God

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Manifesting God
Jordan Clearcreek

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[Of note in this work, the author seems to have added last minute additions to the space between words. These take a smaller, and slightly off-colored shape, and say things like "perceived", "hypothetical", "just a theory"..]

Authors Note:

This work is that of speculation, critical thinking, and theory. It is not an attack on religion or belief. It simply asks the question "What if?"


Within my monastery, we were taught of the idea of Tulpas.  Tulpas are a manifestation of thought, usually created with the purpose of fostering internal dialogue. These are most often only used as a mental tool among those who seek to expand their minds and provide a new frame for which to view one's thought canvas.

There have, however been documented reports of Disciples being able to physically manifest a form from their own conscious, with which others can converse, see, and otherwise interact.

Expanding upon this phenomenon, this work probes deeper into the metaphysical possibilities, venturing into the realm where thought transcends the confines of the individual mind and steps into a shared reality. If a Tulpa can be perceived by the collective, could a similar process of collective consciousness give rise to a deity, an entity of worship, or even a divine presence?

Within this purely hypothetical space, here, the god is not an omnipotent creator separate from its creation but rather a construct of collective human consciousness, a deity manifested through the sheer power of collective thought and belief. The god in question is not one of ancient scriptures but of contemporary creation.

What then, is the nature of this god? Is it merely an echo of the desires and fears of its creators, or does it possess a will of its own? Can it act independently of its human benefactors, or is it bound to their collective belief of what it is?


Furthermore, this exploration is not limited to the metaphysical but extends to the ethical. What are the moral implications of such creation? Does the act of manifesting a deity carry with it a responsibility to the deity itself, or does the power of creation imply a power of dissolution?

And what of the deities followers? In this speculative scenario, the disciples are not mere worshippers but co-creators! They are active participants in the divine narrative. Their faith is not just belief but a creative force, a pen stroke on the scroll of divinity.

When thinking about these hypothetical beings, one then must start to question who is most involved in the shaping of its powers. Is it the priest telling you the will of the divine? Are you telling the priest the needs of the many by shouting prayers into the heavens?

Consider too, the following – you seek to purchase a haste potion from a prominent alchemist. This alchemist has produced vial after vial of haste, without fail or complaint. You buy your vial and run into an enormous sand worm in the desert. Not to worry, because with your haste vial, you will simply outrun the worm.

You drink. Nothing happens. – The end result is bad, and not worth describing...

The point here is that when you are presented with something by someone who is a recognized authority on something, you make blind faith judgements. It does not matter if the bottle was a false potion by design, if it was just a bad batch, or any other variables. The point is, when you buy the potion, you do so with your minds eye in a dangerous blindspot.

The implications of a deity arisen from the collective will of a society could reshape the very fabric of that world. Envision a realm where the inhabitants channel their united energies to conjure a deity of the deep forest, embodying the essence of nature's balance. The deity's 'awakening' ignites a renaissance of druidic practices, leading to the flourishing of groves and the revitalization of the land. However, if a different society were to manifest a deity from their shared lust for vengeance, it might spawn an era of darkness, with shadowy avatars enforcing a new, harsh doctrine.

In this realm, the collective intent not only forges a deity but weaves the very morals and actions of its followers, molding society in the image of their divine creation.

In such a scenario, the line between divinity and the mortal collective is blurred, and the echoes of their joined voices resonate through the ages. This is done by crafting not just a response to those who yearn with need and comfort, but the very reality they inhabit.