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I think about the concept of "god" a lot. It's not something I take lightly. And, the thoughts are more or less filling my need for understanding things which are not easily understood. Why are we here, what's it all about, is this all there is? I look that way too when confronted with random acts or when looking for guidance on a subconscious level.
Within a reasonable level of certainty, I am confident that the gods of this or that religion do not exist, especially not as described in the various texts or spoken through religious dogma. However, I would not go so far as to say there is not something, real or imagined, which can be tapped into during a time of need that gives comfort and the illusion of control: A loved one is going in for life-threatening surgery, so, I pray to "god," and let said prayer still my heart. That sort of thing.
Maybe that's what it's all about. God, the imaginary friend who can pull us through when times get rough. I guess that makes sense to me. And, perhaps, those who take it to the extremes by worshiping their imaginary friend on a daily basis and othering people who worship differently are simply taking it down a road I do not feel comfortable traveling. Or, maybe they are just more delusional. Don't know.
Within a reasonable level of certainty, I am confident that the gods of this or that religion do not exist, especially not as described in the various texts or spoken through religious dogma. However, I would not go so far as to say there is not something, real or imagined, which can be tapped into during a time of need that gives comfort and the illusion of control: A loved one is going in for life-threatening surgery, so, I pray to "god," and let said prayer still my heart. That sort of thing.
Maybe that's what it's all about. God, the imaginary friend who can pull us through when times get rough. I guess that makes sense to me. And, perhaps, those who take it to the extremes by worshiping their imaginary friend on a daily basis and othering people who worship differently are simply taking it down a road I do not feel comfortable traveling. Or, maybe they are just more delusional. Don't know.
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