Definitions of things evolve from parties agreeing upon said thing’s characteristics that make it possible to recognize that particular thing. We are going to stay with things as an example; but this applies to ideas as well.
By studying the characteristics of things, one seeks to understand the thing, ultimately wondering its purpose. To explain something would include a statement of purpose of the thing being explained a “what for”, or definition – if you will.
As one defines something, one attempts to control it in some way by stating what the thing is or is not, so other people will recognize or bear witness to said thing. To try to define or explain God is futile. One does not know God’s purpose. Religions have tried to control God by defining what they think God is and what God is not.
We have all defined God differently and we all think that we are the ones going to heaven. In this world we cannot even agree on the same definition of God, but all religions seem to think they have defined God.
Educating religions about the thing that they claim to know so much about – is a rude awakening for some; thinking we are the group that has correctly defined God and that we will be going to heaven – is priceless, and not in a good way.