If you will, I would like to add another dimension to this discussion..
In my opinion, it isnt about wether a god exists or not. It is about YOUR place in the scheme of things.
These discussions about a deity are always one sided. They are always about the deity. In my point of view, my philosophy, what really matters is MY point of view. My life. How I interact with the cosmos. This can also be interpreted as YOUR life and YOUR point of view.
For anyone who actually pays attention to what goes on in this Cosmos, it doesnt take long for them to realize that something is FUCKED UP.
When I say "Something is fucked up" I mean there are inherent contradictions with the interactions between Sentient beings (in this case humans for the most part) and the Cosmos. There is an inherent Absurdity. The humans as individuals are not the cause of the absurdity, nor is the Cosmos. Both are atomic machinery who are inherently predictable to their molecular core. Where the absurdity lies is when you mix the human with the cosmos. Within the mix is the absurdity.
Allow me to give you an example: Even though humans are capable of rational thought, humans are also an emotional machine. We are caring, giving, loving, hating, etc, etc. The Cosmos, on the other hand, is incapable of rational thought, and unable to interact with our emotional need for connection. The biggest aburdity of this example lies in the fact that the human machine was created by that Cosmos. So here we are, looking at the cosmos, our creator, expecting it to act as if a parent, yet it is unable to do so.
THAT is the absurdity at its root core.
When a person finally stops long enough from his day in day out repetitive routine to actually contemplate his relationship with the Cosmos, and eventually comes to the conclusion that the Cosmos does not share his emotional wants and needs, the human is then faced with these 2 choices:
Choice #1 - Seperate yourself from reality. This can be done physically (physical suicide) or mentally (philosophical suicide). Physical suicide is the extreme end of the choices, a blatant admission that life is absurd and that you are unable to handle it. Mental suicide is the very popular choice of humans. The choice becomes to ignore reality and live in a fantasy land. This is the EXACT same thing as physical suicide, but without the dying. When you retreat into this fantasy land you are admitting that you personally cannot handle reality, so you will be leaving it in favor of an unreal world in whic you are special, and the Cosmos DOES listen to your cries of pain and anguish. You will see what you want to see to convince yourself that the Cosmos is answering your calls for help in every way you possibly can. This option is what is popularly known as "God" for the most part, but it can go much further than that in the delusion department.
Choice #2 - Admit the truth and accept the contradiction. The contradiction is something that most humans do not want to admit, and go through great lengths of delusional bantor to avoid. The contradiction is to embrace the fact that the absurdity between human and Cosmos exist, and at the same time that embrace should be revolted against. How can an emotional and caring human embrace an unemotional and uncaring Cosmos? THIS is the absurdity. In order to have true mental freedom, one must accept the universe for what it is, and embrace the absurdity while revolting against it at the same time. If you do not accept it, you will have comitted an act of suicide. Accepting it is horrid and lonely. Cold and cruel.
Now, with that said, it doesnt matter wether one god exists, or three, or an infinite amount of infinitely powerful gods and goddesses exist. They would be responsible for the Absurdity, and thus should be REVOLTED against.
To make it very simple: This life is fucked up, and if someone created it, then that someone is a fucking prick.
So, because of that, I would not care if a creator exists, as I am fucked regardless.
In my opinion, it isnt about wether a god exists or not. It is about YOUR place in the scheme of things.
These discussions about a deity are always one sided. They are always about the deity. In my point of view, my philosophy, what really matters is MY point of view. My life. How I interact with the cosmos. This can also be interpreted as YOUR life and YOUR point of view.
For anyone who actually pays attention to what goes on in this Cosmos, it doesnt take long for them to realize that something is FUCKED UP.
When I say "Something is fucked up" I mean there are inherent contradictions with the interactions between Sentient beings (in this case humans for the most part) and the Cosmos. There is an inherent Absurdity. The humans as individuals are not the cause of the absurdity, nor is the Cosmos. Both are atomic machinery who are inherently predictable to their molecular core. Where the absurdity lies is when you mix the human with the cosmos. Within the mix is the absurdity.
Allow me to give you an example: Even though humans are capable of rational thought, humans are also an emotional machine. We are caring, giving, loving, hating, etc, etc. The Cosmos, on the other hand, is incapable of rational thought, and unable to interact with our emotional need for connection. The biggest aburdity of this example lies in the fact that the human machine was created by that Cosmos. So here we are, looking at the cosmos, our creator, expecting it to act as if a parent, yet it is unable to do so.
THAT is the absurdity at its root core.
When a person finally stops long enough from his day in day out repetitive routine to actually contemplate his relationship with the Cosmos, and eventually comes to the conclusion that the Cosmos does not share his emotional wants and needs, the human is then faced with these 2 choices:
Choice #1 - Seperate yourself from reality. This can be done physically (physical suicide) or mentally (philosophical suicide). Physical suicide is the extreme end of the choices, a blatant admission that life is absurd and that you are unable to handle it. Mental suicide is the very popular choice of humans. The choice becomes to ignore reality and live in a fantasy land. This is the EXACT same thing as physical suicide, but without the dying. When you retreat into this fantasy land you are admitting that you personally cannot handle reality, so you will be leaving it in favor of an unreal world in whic you are special, and the Cosmos DOES listen to your cries of pain and anguish. You will see what you want to see to convince yourself that the Cosmos is answering your calls for help in every way you possibly can. This option is what is popularly known as "God" for the most part, but it can go much further than that in the delusion department.
Choice #2 - Admit the truth and accept the contradiction. The contradiction is something that most humans do not want to admit, and go through great lengths of delusional bantor to avoid. The contradiction is to embrace the fact that the absurdity between human and Cosmos exist, and at the same time that embrace should be revolted against. How can an emotional and caring human embrace an unemotional and uncaring Cosmos? THIS is the absurdity. In order to have true mental freedom, one must accept the universe for what it is, and embrace the absurdity while revolting against it at the same time. If you do not accept it, you will have comitted an act of suicide. Accepting it is horrid and lonely. Cold and cruel.
Now, with that said, it doesnt matter wether one god exists, or three, or an infinite amount of infinitely powerful gods and goddesses exist. They would be responsible for the Absurdity, and thus should be REVOLTED against.
To make it very simple: This life is fucked up, and if someone created it, then that someone is a fucking prick.
So, because of that, I would not care if a creator exists, as I am fucked regardless.
