IMO, god is not something to understand intellectually - a collection of stories to be analyzed for meaning. it is a direct experience of peace and real internal happiness and wisdom. quite an amazing feeling - bliss i guess.

it can be approached in many many ways but i have found meditation and shifting away from my thoughts to a place where i am able to watch my thoughts, be above them and the incessant inane chatter is the 1st step to being silent enough to be/commune with this peace and true happiness.

so say most of the respected gurus - i urge u to try to experience god not learn about it. happiness is worth it.

ekhart tolle the power of now OR new earth r great starting points for any1 interested. naaaa screw it lets go down the pub and bitch about muslims/taxes/unions etc