My beliefs are somewhat complex, but I will do my best to outline them clearly.
I believe in the existence of God. My understanding of God is that He is all-powerful, transcendent, eternal, omniscient, and omnipresent. He is the Creator of the Universe. Additionally, I believe in the existence of the soul and its immortality, as well as in the existence of Heaven, Hell, and angels. However, I don’t consider myself a Christian, as I don’t link these concepts to the Bible or to Jesus; rather, I see them as standalone truths.
When it comes to the afterlife, I do believe in the existence of Heaven and Hell, but my interpretation differs significantly from traditional Christian views. I imagine these two realms as other dimensions that the soul transitions to after death. Heaven, in my view, is a dimension filled with beauty and positivity, where suffering and pain are absent, and where God’s presence is most powerful. In contrast, Hell is a dimension of suffering and pain, devoid of anything pleasant. These dimensions coexist with our Universe, and within them, souls can lead a real existence, much like we do here on Earth, with one key difference: in these dimensions, we are immortal, free from the constraints of physical laws, and capable of experiencing an infinite space.
However, I don’t subscribe to the idea that people are sent to Heaven or Hell by God based on belief or adherence to a particular religion. Instead, I believe that God established a Universal Moral Law at the beginning of Creation, which we all feel within us. Deep down, we all know what is right and wrong. For instance, we instinctively know that murder, rape, or betrayal are wrong, even if we try to convince ourselves otherwise. Since this sense of morality exists within all of us, I believe that at the moment of death, we are capable of judging ourselves. I think that we go to Hell only if we believe we deserve it, based on our actions. Similarly, we ascend to Heaven if we believe we are worthy of it.
Importantly, I do not view Hell as eternal. I believe that every soul can eventually leave Hell and enter Heaven, but only once they have released their guilt and forgiven themselves for their actions.
I also don’t believe in the concept of worshipping God. I view God as an infinitely loving being who does not require worship. He acts out of disinterested love, giving without expecting anything in return. Unlike the God of the Old Testament who demands worship in exchange for favors, my God does everything for us without asking for anything in return. I don’t pray to or worship Him, but I fully trust in His wisdom, power, and the benevolence of His plan. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t worship God — if praying or worshipping helps someone feel closer to Him, then they should do so. It just isn’t something God demands from us.
I also believe that God loves all of His creatures, like a father loves his children. This love extends not only to humans but to angels and, potentially, to other intelligent beings that may exist in the Universe.
Regarding angels, I see them as spiritual beings who handle smaller tasks and serve as guides to mortals, often without the mortals being aware of it. Angels, like humans, have free will, but they choose not to disobey God because they are in direct contact with Him and understand the absolute truth of His nature. For this reason, I do not believe in the existence of fallen angels or Satan. Evil, in my view, has human origins. We all have impulses to do wrong, but these come from within, not from any external evil being tempting us. We are fully capable of resisting and controlling these impulses.
In my theistic worldview, there are no angelic hierarchies as described in traditional Abrahamic religions. All angels are equal in the eyes of God and possess the same powers.
That, in summary, is what I believe.