About Hellenism

I. How does philosophy and religion work together in Hellenism?

Philosophy and religion are different sides of the same coin. One side of the coin represents wisdom (philosophy), while the other side represents reverence and ritual (religion). Both sides are required as each benefits from the other. Together, philosophy and religion help us to understand the world we live in, to live virtuously, and to align ourselves with the Gods.

II. Can we ever fully understand the Gods?

While we are here in this existence, the Gods are like the horizon, they are always present, but not quite reachable. We are capable of coming to understand parts of the Divine through the study of nature and reflecting higher principles, but the full nature of the Gods is beyond our grasp while we reside in the physical world.

III. Do the Gods have emotions like anger, jealousy, or happiness?

The Gods do not get angry in the sense that we think or feel in our lifetimes just as the ocean isn’t angry when a storm rises, its nature remains as it is. Just the same, the Gods do not experience emotions as we do. They are perfect and unchanging, as they operate beyond the feelings of anger or jealousy. Their focus is of maintaining the balance and order of the universe.

IV. Do the Gods care about human morality?

The Gods are like the sun illuminating the field, both the flowers and the weeds. They do not pass judgment, but their light allows growth according to their very nature. Human morality is about cultivating virtues. The Gods themselves represent the highest ideals of wisdom, justice, and goodness and by living morally, we are able to align ourselves with these ideals, no different from plants growing their best under the light of the sun.

V. What’s the benefit of living in harmony with the Divine Order?

When we live our lives in harmony with the Divine order, we live a life of balance. However, when we go against the current and step out side of Divine order, we struggle unnecessarily in our day to day. When we align ourselves with Divine order we obtain an inner peace that allows us to ride the natural flow of life with grace.

VI. Do we have free will in Hellenism?

We are the captains of our ship, steering through powerful currents in a mighty river. The currents we navigate through are our fate and while we are not able to change the flow of the river itself, we have control over how we steer, the paths we take, and how we respond to the obstacles on those paths. The Gods provide the river’s course, but we are the ones who steer the ship.

VII. Do the Gods send signs or care what we watch on television?

The Gods are like a lighthouse that guides ships around the shore of the sea. They are always present but they do not get involved in the specifics of what is occurring on each ship. Whether you watch one show or another on television, or whether you interpret random events as signs, is more of a reflection of personal superstitions rather than Divine intervention. The Gods focus on universal principles, not trivial details.

VIII. Do the Gods watch everything we do?

In terms of watching our every action, the Gods are more like the stars in the sky, they are always present, but they are not fixated on every movement below. Just as stars do not track the lives of every creature on the face of Earth, the Gods are not concerned with the minute details of our actions. They instead, shine from afar, representing the larger order of the Cosmos and leaving the day to day choices to us.

IX. What role does fate play in Hellenism?

Within Hellenism, Fate is similar to that of the roots of a giant tree. It anchors the tree, which symbolizes our lives, and determines the limits of its growth, but the branches still have room to spread in different directions. While we are not capable of changing the fact that we are part of the tree, we are capable of growth and reach within those limits. The Gods set Fate as the foundation, but how we navigate life within that structure is on our terms.

X. Why do people worship the gods if they don’t intervene in daily life?

If we shift our view of the Gods away from the mysterious figures in the clouds to that of frequencies, worship is similar to tuning a musical instrument. The Gods are the perfect melody, always harmonious, while humans are the instruments that need constant care and adjustment. Worship allows us to stay in tune with the Divine order. It is not about asking for favors but about refining ourselves to match the harmony of the Cosmos, like adjusting a string to the right pitch.

XI. How do the Gods interact with the world?

If we can imagine a large flowing river that flows smoothly, the Gods are like the source of the river, guiding the flow of nature and life from a distance. While they are not stepping into the river to alter its path directly, everything is following the course they have set. The flow represents the natural laws and Cosmic order that shape the world without constant interference.

XII. What are the gods like in Hellenism?

In Hellenism, the Gods are like that of the sun, unchanging, powerful, and constant. Just as the sun provides us light and warmth, regardless of what we do in our lives, the Gods are eternal and perfect, existing beyond human emotions and limitations. They radiate order and influence into the universe without getting caught up in the small everyday aspects of life.

XIII. Godspousing?

This modern phenomena called Godspousing is nothing but a mere fantasy. The idea of marrying a God is like trying to marry the sky. It is impossible because they exist on completely different levels. We see the union of Gods and mortals in myths, but that is meant to be viewed as symbolic, representing spiritual connection or divine inspiration, not literal marriage. The Gods are beyond human relationships, and any such "union" with them refers to attuning one’s soul to their energy.

XIV. Can we hear the Gods speaking to us in our heads?

Another modern day phenomena is hearing the Gods speaking directly to us. This would be like expecting to hear the entire ocean in a single seashell, it’s but an echo. The Gods do not speak in words or voices inside our heads. They instead communicate through the natural world and the order of the Cosmos. It is more about understanding their presence through reason, contemplation, and alignment with their principles than hearing a direct voice.