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Why do we need god?

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Why do we need god?
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Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 4:46 am (This post was last modified: March 25, 2014 at 4:48 am by tor.)
Apparently we have bunch of people here who need god.
Why do we need god?
Nobody can prove he exists. He does not stop murders, illnesses and bullets.
People still suffer.
People still die.
Nobody can see him except fr0d0.
Why do we need such a god? For what?
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 4:48 am (This post was last modified: March 25, 2014 at 5:16 am by My imaginary friend is GOD.)
(March 25, 2014 at 4:46 am)tor Wrote: Nobody can see him except fr0d0.
ROFLOL
Oh, and to answer your thread title, we don't.
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 5:43 am
Because it's so much easier (especially for the intellectually lazy) to justify a desire to feel important.
He who loves God cannot endeavour that God should love him in return - Baruch Spinoza
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 5:46 am
(March 25, 2014 at 5:43 am)Pickup_shonuff Wrote: Because it's so much easier (especially for the intellectually lazy) to justify a desire to feel important.

That's it? Because of it god was popular for thousands of years?
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 5:52 am (This post was last modified: March 25, 2014 at 5:53 am by Mudhammam.)
God's had a lot of help from the bastards who miseducate and sell fear to uninformed minds. And like they say, old habits die hard.
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 6:21 am
I can think of lots of reasons.

Believing in him makes people happy
Believing in him means they can be part of a social group
Believing in him stops them being scared
Believing in him makes them feel confident about their place in the universe
Believing in him makes them behave better
Believing in him makes them feel important

Before the "yeahbuts" swoop in, not all of those apply to everyone. But I've experienced each of those at different times.
"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 6:23 am
Quote:Believing in him makes people happy
Believing in him means they can be part of a social group
Believing in him stops them being scared
Believing in him makes them feel confident about their place in the universe
Believing in him makes them behave better
Believing in him makes them feel important

Clarify each in detail how they are related to you.
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 6:33 am
God is needed to give believers the smug satisfaction of thinking they have all the answers.

He also makes a good tool to keep the poor ignorant and happy with their plight... Have a crap life, keep quiet, pray and don't do anything about it because... insert savior of choice here... will be here to save you soon. And, if he doesn't come, you'll have a better life in heaven when you die.
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 6:54 am
(March 25, 2014 at 6:23 am)tor Wrote:
Quote:Believing in him makes people happy
Believing in him means they can be part of a social group
Believing in him stops them being scared
Believing in him makes them feel confident about their place in the universe
Believing in him makes them behave better
Believing in him makes them feel important

Clarify each in detail how they are related to you.

No.

The flaw in your question is asking why WE need God. Lots of people don't. But some do.
"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
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RE: Why do we need god?
March 25, 2014 at 6:55 am
(March 25, 2014 at 6:54 am)Jacob(smooth) Wrote:
(March 25, 2014 at 6:23 am)tor Wrote: Clarify each in detail how they are related to you.

No.

The flaw in your question is asking why WE need God. Lots of people don't. But some do.

Which is why I'm asking you and not somebody else. Why do you YOU need god. I want clarification of the points.
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