Why did we stop inventing gods?

[Silver]

We have not stopped inventing gods.

What has happened is an evolution in religion whereby man has created Scientology. It is the next step up from Unitarianism and it will lead further towards ideals where groups of people are accepted into the same circle despite having differing religious beliefs.

[Arkilogue]

We have not stopped inventing gods.

What has happened is an evolution in religion whereby man has created Scientology.  It is the next step up from Unitarianism and it will lead further towards ideals where groups of people are accepted into the same circle despite having differing religious beliefs.

And Scientology creates gods out of men.

[account_inactive]

Ha.

I love that GIF.

[Arkilogue]

Ha.

I love that GIF.

Who doesn't like Darth Cruise? lol

And while we are on the subject, why invent new gods when celebrity "god"/stars are proffered for consumption? "Secular" people often "worship" many things today that are not traditionally considered "Gods"...money, power, fame, rich/powerful/famous individuals etc.

[Jesster]

Ha.

I love that GIF.

Who doesn't like Darth Cruise? lol

And while we are on the subject, why invent new gods when celebrity "god"/stars are proffered for consumption? "Secular" people often "worship" many things today that are not traditionally considered "Gods"...money, power, fame, rich/powerful/famous individuals etc.

I don't worship them either. Don't generalize.

[Arkilogue]

Who doesn't like Darth Cruise? lol

And while we are on the subject, why invent new gods when celebrity "god"/stars are proffered for consumption? "Secular" people often "worship" many things today that are not traditionally considered "Gods"...money, power, fame, rich/powerful/famous individuals etc.

I don't worship them either. Don't generalize.

Well of course you don't but look at the current cultural trends whether directly supported by mass interest or proffered by mass media for public consumption.

Without something of true lasting substance, what recourse do people have but to cling to the temporal icons offered in dramatic fashion?

There are always individual outliers and it's wonderful to meet you!...but the masses are not called that for nothing and herd mentality is evolutionary.

[Jesster]

I don't worship them either. Don't generalize.

Well of course you don't but look at the current cultural trends whether directly supported by mass interest or proffered by mass media for public consumption.

Without something of true lasting substance, what recourse do people have but to cling to the temporal icons offered in dramatic fashion?

There are always individual outliers and it's wonderful to meet you!...but the masses are not called that for nothing and herd mentality is evolutionary.

See, you are still generalizing, but saying anyone who doesn't fit your model is an outlier. Now I want your source of statistics on this. You've made a large claim here.

[Mystical]

I think the resounding message humanity conveys in all it's gods is that we (humans) are powerless and alone without a "god".
The more empowered we become, and the more we can come to terms with the fact that we are alone -- the less god is needed, and the more independent humanity becomes.

Being taught that there is something Inherently wrong with you, ie: Indoctrinated worthlessness, helplessness, predestination, and codependency is a form of mental abuse, and until people learn to recognize it for what it is, we are stuck with "gods".

[Arkilogue]

Well of course you don't but look at the current cultural trends whether directly supported by mass interest or proffered by mass media for public consumption.

Without something of true lasting substance, what recourse do people have but to cling to the temporal icons offered in dramatic fashion?

There are always individual outliers and it's wonderful to meet you!...but the masses are not called that for nothing and herd mentality is evolutionary.

See, you are still generalizing, but saying anyone who doesn't fit your model is an outlier. Now I want your source of statistics on this. You've made a large claim here.

No, I am saying there are general trends of group activity in a given populous and there are outliers. Bell curves. Do you want statistical evidence on the nature of statistical bell curves? We're getting seriously meta here...

[Jesster]

See, you are still generalizing, but saying anyone who doesn't fit your model is an outlier. Now I want your source of statistics on this. You've made a large claim here.

No, I am saying there are general trends of group activity in a given populous and there are outliers.  Bell curves. Do you want statistical evidence on the nature of statistical bell curves?  We're getting seriously meta lady...

No, I want the actual source data. Don't change the subject.

And yeah. I am convinced of your Poe status at this point. I'm calling it, everyone.