bob young wrote:
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> Epi-Sode wrote:
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>> Why do people believe in the fiction of God?
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> Insecurity
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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]
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> Fear [fear of life and fear of death]
Freedom from Fear, or at the minimum a way to overcome it regardless of
potency.
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> I hope this helps..
Helps in propagating your personal stereotypes, yes. Helps in
understanding what he has asked? Not likely.
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> Bob
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