Rabbi Darfour has a less radical picture of God than Walsch, better than the God of the catechism but still not enough to answer my many questions.

The rabbi wrote: “Our actions testify to whether or not we experience divinity in our lives.”

“Defining God has always been a problem for theologians, philosophers, all of us. In the twelfth century, Judaism’s leading philosopher. Moises Maimonides, also struggled with this dilemma.”

“His solution was not only unique for its day, it also permanently shaped Jewish thinking. God, he wrote, can be defined only negatively. We cannot describe Gods essence by means of positive attributes, only negative ones, by what God is not. “

“Maimonides’ contribution to Jewish thought on the subject of God was significant and major. It helped those who believed in God to avoid the pitfall of ascribing to God essential characteristics that if accepted would inevitably create a logical conflict. How for example could we portray God as being simultaneously merciful and just. That is a contradiction in terms. Maimonides’ negative theology avoided the pitfall.”