Re: God

Crazy Nomad wrote:

> bob young wrote:
> >
> > Epi-Sode wrote:
> >
> >> Why do people believe in the fiction of God?
> >
> > Insecurity
> >
> > Instinctual need to be member of a cohesive group
>
> Considering believers to be a "cohesive group" is almost laughable.
> Having a major point in common is not cohesive.  Many people,
> particularly Christians often have very different views than those of
> the "cohesive" group they associate with.  Belief in God is not reliant
> upon being in any particular group.  Removed from the group and placed
> alone in the field, and the faith should remain.
>
> >
> > A sense of arrogance  [the god is theirs so they can speak
> > on it's behalf]
>
> This has nothing to do with belief, and everything to do with
> personality.  You should never take the arrogance of a believer as a
> stain on the reputation of The Almighty.   This would be akin to
> claiming Darwin to be a pompous jerk because of the arrogance of
Dawkins.

Dawkin's works are logical, cohesive and 100% common sense.

Darwin was a scientist who's discoveries blew holes in religions so he
scares you to death

Jerks are the one's who imagine gods and have them performing tricks

You can easily have Darwin and Dawkins trashed and whilst at it have every
living atheist dissapear in a puff of smoke - all you need to do is have
your god show.

Simple isn't it?

Failing that - just carry on with the arrogance

>
>
> >
> > An alternative to groveling to political leaders
> > [they will always be there and so will imaginary gods that
> > act as a sop to the alternative of groveling to poiticians]
> >
> > Fear [fear of life and fear of death]
>
> Freedom from Fear, or at the minimum a way to overcome it regardless of
> potency.
>
> >
> > I hope this helps..
>
> Helps in propagating your personal stereotypes, yes.  Helps in
> understanding what he has asked?  Not likely.
>
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >