Couldn't an archetype of God be just that, an archetype of that which many are seeking? Archetypes appear in dreams, in stories, in art, and if we can identify them, we can understand more about what is represented and what it means to us. The image or concept of God appears in dreams, in stories, in art, etc. Don't we identify this and thus bring a greater understanding and meaning than if it were a random, meaning-free image or concept presented? We don't worship the archetype, but we do use the archetype to understand more and to move ourselves closer to the concept of God, whether we find that inside ourselves or outside.

And about the collective unconscious...I could be wrong, but I'm not sure that represents God. (I forget if it was Sky or Tomi who wrote about this, and exactly what was said, sorry.) I tend to think of it as a collective knowledge or wisdom that we can tap into. In my own beliefs, I think of it as a tool or waypoint for connecting with God, but I don't think of it as standing in for, representing, or being God.

Just my thoughts on what is an interesting thread.

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