In realizing the truth, perhaps it can be said that I have walked through the valley of death while reading this text, or that I have seen a glimpse of enlightenment, even though I may not have the capacity to retain the light for an extended duration. A very curious piece of literature indeed!

God, to a mortal questioning His existence:

First of all it is inaccurate to speak of my role in the scheme of things. I am the scheme of things. Secondly, it is equally misleading to speak of my aiding the process of sentient beings attaining enlightenment. I am the process.

The ancient Taoists were quite close when they said of me (whom they called “Tao”) that I do not do things, yet through me all things get done. In more modem terms, I am not the cause of Cosmic Process, I am Cosmic Process itself. I think the most accurate and fruitful definition of me which man can frame — at least in his present state of evolution — is that I am the very process of enlightenment.

I have mirrored the text into my notes (here), but I really do not wish to plagiarize Raymond’s work, and so if you do wish to read it, I urge you to check out his web site here:
http://www.mit.edu/people/dpolicar/writing/prose/text/godTaoist.html

I sincerely hope that you enjoyed the journey as much as I do.