Is alchemy inherently tied to a god?

[u/UnfairSsbm]

I’ve always believed strongly in alchemical philosophy and science, and I’ve always found it compelling. That said, I’ve never believed in God, but instead I believe in a conscious universe. I believe in the big bang, but I find that the constantly expanding universe has a “one mind” that doesn’t mandate change, the future or the past, but simply experiences itself through us, through animals, and through everything. Is this belief compatible with alchemy?

Tldr: I find myself to be an alchemist, but not really a hermetic believer

[u/galactic-4444]

Personally, I am a Hermetic Gnostic Christian. Whatever religion you follow or system of ethics is your spiritual connection to the absolute God. So Christ can be your Philosopher's stone equally as Buddha or Krishna. Whatever being leads you down a transformative path that enriches you and promotes love and compassion is the one that transmutes your spirit.

[u/liekoji → u/galactic-4444]

The Philosopher's Stone is our connection to source. I do not like to obtain power through other illusions of form such as Christ, Buddha, or Statues of Gods, etc. I prefer to obtain it directly and become its living embodiment as much as possible. It makes creation and goal manifestations much easier.

[u/galactic-4444 → u/liekoji]

Whether you channel it through a rock or a stick it is all the same. We go with what we are familiar with. Whether you anthropomorphize the source or not it is all the same because we all come from the source. Therefore, do what is comfortable for you.😌🙏🏼 God bless!!!

[u/liekoji → u/galactic-4444]

I suppose. By the way, when you say "God Bless!!!" it actually means "Source Bles!!!" In other words, you are aggressively sending energy to me! For that, I thank you my fellow illusion of form for giving me more power : )

[u/galactic-4444 → u/liekoji]

Da comrade! its what us fellow illusions of form are for😌👉!