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For atheists: Which are your favourite gods?

Goshin said:
Is there some particular point, that is one that makes any sense, in asking atheists what their favorite god is?

Because frankly it comes across as a sort of mockery.
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Touchy, touchy.
This atheist thinks that the Sumerian goddess Inanna is way cool. She is like Aphrodite, Athena, Prometheus and Orpheus all wrapped in one comely package. (That unfortunate episode with Gilgamesh - I'm sure it was just one big fat misunderstanding).
 
quantumechanic said:
Dionysus - the god of wine, merry-making, theatre and ecstasy.

If there's a heaven, I hope he designed it.
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Yeah, if you don't mind the heavenly spheres falling on your head, because the architect was, eh, ecstatic.

What I like about the pagans' mindset, their gods are not too full of themselves. Everyone just does his or her job. Dionysus caters and makes toasts, while Hephaestus hammers away, making sure that the picnic tents last through the festival.
 
Cyrylek said:
Yeah, if you don't mind the heavenly spheres falling on your head, because the architect was, eh, ecstatic.

What I like about the pagans' mindset, their gods are not too full of themselves. Everyone just does his or her job. Dionysus caters and makes toasts, while Hephaestus hammers away, making sure that the picnic tents last through the festival.
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To expand on this idea, I also like that their gods might be stronger or more powerful than humans, but they're not necessarily smarter or have better personalities. The pagans seemed to be somewhat more honest about their gods being stop-gaps for human ignorance without the whole "wonderful, benevolent, loving, caring etc." crap theists shove down modern gods' throats to make them easier to swallow (pun intended).
 
zgoldsmith23 said:
I disagree. If you wanted a true religious discussion, it belongs in the Religious Forum. I don't have a problem with it in the Philosophy Forum but it was a true religious inquiry. Unless, of course, the Religious Forum is really the "Abrahamic Religions Only Forum," now?
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this thread is an example of true religious discussion ?

:confused:
 
Amadeus said:
I am fond of Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. He is the god of happiness, wisdom, and longevity. I often give netsuke in his image to elder friends/family to wish them a long and happy life.

There's also Hotei (aka 'The Laughing Buddha'), who aside from Fuku, is probably the coolest looking deity on the planet. Typically represented in gold, it is an Asian custom to rub his fat belly for good luck. There's something about a short, bald, obese god walking around with his belly sticking out that just makes me smile.

Do you have a favourite god?
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Loki.

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I previously mentioned Dionysos and Aphrodite, but I'll add a 3rd---Hecate, the Witch queen..............
 
Medusa said:
asking atheists which their favorite gods are ?
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Yes. Philosophy is known for being the atheist forum to bash religion. This isn't bashing religion but encouraging discussion about it.
 
Sheogorath - Daedric Prince of Madness
 
MY favorite god is the magical Chinese space cow of cool powers
 
calamity said:
Loki.
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Loki is awesome. My favourite poem involving him is Lokasenna, where he incessantly insults the other gods using his near-matchless wit.
 
I’m partial to Greek mythology myself. Some of the stories are really interesting and entertaining, like Orpheus and Eurydice, Narcissus and Echo, and the kidnapping of Persephone. But my two favorite gods are Athena and Eros, because, I mean, come on. How progressive was that? The god of war was a female and the god of love was a male.

Oh, and if we’re allowed to add pop culture lore to the list, then I also vote for the Protheans, A.K.A. “The Enkindlers” from the Mass Effect universe. I found it humorous that you spend the first two games hearing everyone go on about how amazing and benevolent they were, but when you actually meet one in the last game, he’s a total jerk who seems to resent the fact that his people are being worshipped by all these inferior species.

“Prothean no like you!” – Random Vorcha in Mass Effect 3
 
Silverwolf said:
I’m partial to Greek mythology myself. Some of the stories are really interesting and entertaining, like Orpheus and Eurydice
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Agreed.

Silverwolf said:
Narcissus and Echo
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Really? A guy who thought he was so beautiful he couldn't ever love anyone else after he saw his own reflection? I found it silly.

Silverwolf said:
and the kidnapping of Persephone.
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Meh.

Silverwolf said:
But my two favorite gods are Athena and Eros, because, I mean, come on. How progressive was that? The god of war was a female and the god of love was a male.
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Good one.

:applaud

Silverwolf said:
Oh, and if we’re allowed to add pop culture lore to the list, then I also vote for the Protheans, A.K.A. “The Enkindlers” from the Mass Effect universe.
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Good idea. If we can vote for fictional gods I rather liked the "Demon Goddess" Verra - a goddess with an attitude.
Incidentally, for the fantasy buffs, I highly recommend this series.

Silverwolf said:
I found it humorous that you spend the first two games hearing everyone go on about how amazing and benevolent they were, but when you actually meet one in the last game, he’s a total jerk who seems to resent the fact that his people are being worshipped by all these inferior species.

“Prothean no like you!” – Random Vorcha in Mass Effect 3
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Who? Vendetta? He wasn't really a Prothean, he was a Prothean VI. Did you mean someone else?
 
Silverwolf said:
I’m partial to Greek mythology myself. Some of the stories are really interesting and entertaining, like Orpheus and Eurydice, Narcissus and Echo, and the kidnapping of Persephone. But my two favorite gods are Athena and Eros, because, I mean, come on. How progressive was that? The god of war was a female and the god of love was a male.

Oh, and if we’re allowed to add pop culture lore to the list, then I also vote for the Protheans, A.K.A. “The Enkindlers” from the Mass Effect universe. I found it humorous that you spend the first two games hearing everyone go on about how amazing and benevolent they were, but when you actually meet one in the last game, he’s a total jerk who seems to resent the fact that his people are being worshipped by all these inferior species.

“Prothean no like you!” – Random Vorcha in Mass Effect 3
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l hate athena

also eros belongs to medusa:lol:
 
quantumechanic said:
Who? Vendetta? He wasn't really a Prothean, he was a Prothean VI. Did you mean someone else?
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Oh right, sorry. I forgot to specify that you don’t actually meet him in the main game but through a DLC for Mass Effect 3. I’m talking about the bonus party member, the cryogenically frozen Prothean, Javik. He’s a fun addition to team, with his cynical views on modern species compared to when Protheans were the most advanced race.

If you’re wondering where the quote from the Vorcha came from, that I mentioned earlier, Check out the video on YouTube from the ME 3’s DLC: Citidel, “Shepard meet’s Blasto” (The Hannar Spectre). It’s pretty funny and Javik’s in it.
 
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An AKUMA is an evil fire spirit with an enormous flaming head and eyes of fire. Oh, and a large terrifying sword which it swings around as it flies through the air. It can slice off your head and grill it for a tasty snack before you can say "Arrgghhh help nooooo arrrggghhhhhhhhhh!"



The name 'AKUMA' means 'devil' in Japanese, and that's putting it mildly. The Akuma character in the Street Fighter video games is a total wimp in comparison to these horrific monsters.
Sighting an AKUMA is extremely bad luck. If you see one, pretend that you haven't. The less you know the better. Just get away as quickly as you can — preferably in the direction of the nearest fire extinguisher.

AKUMA: the Demon from Japanese mythology
 
The Primordial Dragon Goddess of Creative Chaos
She lived happily in the salt water below the mists of time, joined by APSU, the wettest Water God ever.



Their peace was disturbed eventually by a bubbling of silt and up popped a couple of beings, who soon gave birth to a lot of noisy Gods. When APSU objected, EA kindly put him to sleep on a permanent basis.
TIAMAT, left alone, became decidedly tetchy. She ripped up anything the Gods tried to create and had them hiding and huddling in fear. Something had to be done.

EA eventually had a fine upstanding son called MARDUK, who was egged on to become their champion. 'You're young, handsome, and such a brave guy... You do this and you'll never have to buy another drink.'

Flattery got them everywhere — after practicing martial arts he was kitted out with the latest in advanced weaponry (a bow, a net and a mace) and set off in his storm chariot.

Meanwhile, TIAMAT had met another dragon. His name was KINGU, and he was busy taking her mind off her woes with a little romance and as much monster production as he could get away with.

However, KINGU was all talk and no fangs — and when he saw MARDUK with all his fighting paraphernalia he fled in panic, leaving TIAMAT to go it alone. She rushed at MARDUK jaws agape and he hurled his secret weapon into her mouth. This was a raging storm and she could not chomp. She was then transfixed by an arrow and enmeshed in a net before being whopped by a mace.

The junior dragons were all captured and KINGU surrendered the Tablets of Destiny, which TIAMAT had given him for a wedding present in return for his life.

MARDUK chopped up TIAMAT'S corpse and used it to create all the bits of the World and Universe the Gods hadn't managed to finish. Finally a God's Court decided that KINGU would have to go — but as a special concession his blood was used to create mankind. 'Don't think of it as being sentenced to death — think of it as being sentenced to life everlasting on a massive scale.'

MARDUK now took over and drew up plans for his very own kingdom of Babylon.

TIAMAT: the Goddess of Creation from Mesopotamian mythology
 
winston53660 said:
The Primordial Dragon Goddess of Creative Chaos
She lived happily in the salt water below the mists of time, joined by APSU, the wettest Water God ever.



Their peace was disturbed eventually by a bubbling of silt and up popped a couple of beings, who soon gave birth to a lot of noisy Gods. When APSU objected, EA kindly put him to sleep on a permanent basis.
TIAMAT, left alone, became decidedly tetchy. She ripped up anything the Gods tried to create and had them hiding and huddling in fear. Something had to be done.

EA eventually had a fine upstanding son called MARDUK, who was egged on to become their champion. 'You're young, handsome, and such a brave guy... You do this and you'll never have to buy another drink.'

Flattery got them everywhere — after practicing martial arts he was kitted out with the latest in advanced weaponry (a bow, a net and a mace) and set off in his storm chariot.

Meanwhile, TIAMAT had met another dragon. His name was KINGU, and he was busy taking her mind off her woes with a little romance and as much monster production as he could get away with.

However, KINGU was all talk and no fangs — and when he saw MARDUK with all his fighting paraphernalia he fled in panic, leaving TIAMAT to go it alone. She rushed at MARDUK jaws agape and he hurled his secret weapon into her mouth. This was a raging storm and she could not chomp. She was then transfixed by an arrow and enmeshed in a net before being whopped by a mace.

The junior dragons were all captured and KINGU surrendered the Tablets of Destiny, which TIAMAT had given him for a wedding present in return for his life.

MARDUK chopped up TIAMAT'S corpse and used it to create all the bits of the World and Universe the Gods hadn't managed to finish. Finally a God's Court decided that KINGU would have to go — but as a special concession his blood was used to create mankind. 'Don't think of it as being sentenced to death — think of it as being sentenced to life everlasting on a massive scale.'

MARDUK now took over and drew up plans for his very own kingdom of Babylon.

TIAMAT: the Goddess of Creation from Mesopotamian mythology
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I win :2razz:
 
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