We have many meditational deities--and we have Buddha. You aren't qualified to have a deep conversation on the dvine essence (or Buddhist may use the terms the 'essence nature of mind'--or 'suchness' or 'that which is' or 'ultimate truth' or timeless awareness) that some label God, other's Allah and some Buddha. We might call what you call God 'the perfection of sublime knowing' . By your own admission, you don't like to think that deeply.
How much do you know about Taoism, Amanda? What is God to you Amanda? How many people of other spiritual tradtions besides your own have you talked to and how deeply do you understand their beliefs?
How deeply do you understand your own? Is God a He or a She or an It? Is your God limited by gender?
This is how we refer to what you would call God in my Buddhist tradtion:
"Indescribable, inconceivable, and inexpressible, the Perfeciton of Sublime Knowing is unborn and unceasing. The very nature of space. It is the realm of your own self-knowing timeless awareness. I pay homage to the mother of the Buddha's of the three times."
Heart Sutra, aka Prajnaparamita
Now as to whether this is feared or not. It is feared. We both desire union or inseparability with God or Buddha nature and we fear it--with good reason--it means the death of the ego and separation sense of self.
I didn't know Buddha was a god. That's interesting. Here's something else that's interesting:
The Buddha himself is revered not as a deity or supernatural being but as a very special kind of human being.
That's from
The religion of Buddhism
As for the rest, this isn't about what
I know about anything, I expressed myself on the subject at hand in the OP and I'm wanting to hear others views about fearing God, not very special kinds of human beings. If you think it's an important topic maybe you should start a thread about it instead of continuing to try to derail this 1.
Like I said, you'd rather argue Buddhism with a Buddhist, find another Buddhist to do it with lol. I wouldn't dream of debating bible teachings with a Jew or a Christian because I have too much respect for people who practice those faiths.
That's what I mean about your lack of respect. It's one sided only.
You can find whatever links you wish to, but I am offering a point of view as a person practicing in a specific tradition of Buddhism, one that looks for ways to connect with others--rather than descend into sectarianism--which always leads to war.
I have offered a way to find common ground--you reject it. That's fine. It's your choice. I'm suggesting you look at what God is in the most expansive way possible. When that happens, concepts about God (which are not God) labels and names fall away and all that remains is resting in equipoise in the present moment, 24/7. It's a possibility when you think outside narrow sectarianism.
Sectarianism, fundamentalism, the kind of Christianity you practice as a Baptis, all have their place, and are useful. I respect your choice.
I assert my interest in theological and religious discussions, and I will participate to the best of my ability in these discussions. I'm looking for common ground. Buddhist teachings say that Buddha is always present--but rarely seen and in every being. Christians say all are God's children. I hear common ground in those statements. Do you miss it?
If you'd rather not consider my comments or questions, it's your choice. I'm also communicating with other members.
It's extremely disrespectful of others to ask them questions and then provide your own argumentative answer which has nothing to do with the teachings I've recieved and practiced. If you want to be respected, learn to be respectful.
Buddha refers to two things--a state of consciousness or being--(is God not called Being?) and the historical figure who had realization of that state and who taught the path leading to it's moment to moment experience. The historical Buddha was indeed a special being, like Jesus is to you, and Mohammed is to Muslims.
) is a HATEFUL RELIGION that wants to KILL all who OPPOSE it. 
