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That's right, I've been swayed by the logical arguments that there must be a Creator. But now's the hard part, which Creator should I believe in? And how can I objectively know if the Creator I choose to worship is the right one?

Can anyone help me?
 
That's right, I've been swayed by the logical arguments that there must be a Creator. But now's the hard part, which Creator should I believe in? And how can I objectively know if the Creator I choose to worship is the right one?

Can anyone help me?

If you feel you may choose, I would go with Bacchus any day.
 
There is only one. You get to pick the name. God doesnt care what you call it. ;)
 
There is only one. You get to pick the name. God doesnt care what you call it. ;)

According to the bible, god begs to differ.
 
Where did I state a belief in the bible, and why assume that the biblical version is the authority?

Fair enough, I always had you pegged as a Christian but I take I was wrong? Regardless, The Christian church and many of it's members refer to the bible as the authority for their faith.
 
According to the bible, god begs to differ.

According to most religious texts, which includes "the" bible, there are many tests for man to pass yet only a single judge. If all that was said to be done by man in the name of god(s) was fact, including interpreting "the" bible, then a perfect creation would not have included free will.
 
That's the impossible question. You have thousands to choose from but according to Christians if you pick the wrong one you'll be tortured for all of eternity. Islam says the exact same thing about non-Muslims so really whatever you pick you're screwed anyway so I'd just make it up as you go along like everyone else.
 
Fair enough, I always had you pegged as a Christian but I take I was wrong? Regardless, The Christian church and many of it's members refer to the bible as the authority for their faith.

Which one?
 
That's right, I've been swayed by the logical arguments that there must be a Creator. But now's the hard part, which Creator should I believe in? And how can I objectively know if the Creator I choose to worship is the right one?

Can anyone help me?

Going with the one who's making the best offer will be a sound decision.
 
That's right, I've been swayed by the logical arguments that there must be a Creator. But now's the hard part, which Creator should I believe in? And how can I objectively know if the Creator I choose to worship is the right one?

Can anyone help me?

According to some atheist who mocked religion only to find it at the 11th hour, God helps those who help themselves, so no.
 
That's right, I've been swayed by the logical arguments that there must be a Creator. But now's the hard part, which Creator should I believe in? And how can I objectively know if the Creator I choose to worship is the right one?

Can anyone help me?

I suggest you go with Buddhism since the Buddha doesn't care which god or gods are out there. There is lots of practical advice on how to live in Buddhism, too. I would especially recommend "right speaking", one element of the Eight Fold Path:

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Isn't this great? In Christianity we have "Love God and love one another," but the Eight Fold Path is a method for living. It's not a rigid commandment, it's more like advice that you can try out.

Don't worry about the Christian God. He has had no interest in you up to now, that much is clear. I doubt that He will develop any. (But you never know for sure.) The usual advice is to pray for guidance if you can humble yourself that much.
 
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That's right, I've been swayed by the logical arguments that there must be a Creator. But now's the hard part, which Creator should I believe in? And how can I objectively know if the Creator I choose to worship is the right one?

Can anyone help me?

It might be more helpful to tell us how you were swayed into the idea of a Creator, then we might be able to help you with which one.
 
That's right, I've been swayed by the logical arguments that there must be a Creator. But now's the hard part, which Creator should I believe in? And how can I objectively know if the Creator I choose to worship is the right one?

Can anyone help me?



If you're actually serious, I have to wonder why this is in Philosophy instead of Religion, but..... I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.



Spend some time studying the major religions, and any minor ones that interest you. Then, spend time in prayer and meditation with your heart open to God, and consider which of these paths says "Truth and light" to your heart.

Once you know that, you won't need to ask that question anymore.



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But in all fairness, I suspect you are pulling the long bow, as it were...
 
There is no such thing as a "logical argument" regarding a "Creator".

I sense a ruse.

Of course it's a ruse. However, it is interesting to note that none of the questions the OP actually asked are being addressed.
 
That's right, I've been swayed by the logical arguments that there must be a Creator. But now's the hard part, which Creator should I believe in? And how can I objectively know if the Creator I choose to worship is the right one?

Can anyone help me?




All hail Odin!
 
Where did I state a belief in the bible, and why assume that the biblical version is the authority?

Uh -oh here we go....
 
That's the impossible question. You have thousands to choose from but according to Christians if you pick the wrong one you'll be tortured for all of eternity. Islam says the exact same thing about non-Muslims so really whatever you pick you're screwed anyway so I'd just make it up as you go along like everyone else.

That's what God did.
 
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