(September 28, 2016 at 12:29 pm)Lek Wrote:(September 28, 2016 at 5:58 am)robvalue Wrote: If our environment is the result of a loving God, what the hell would a non-loving God do to us? It's already made it almost 100% instantly deadly to us, and glued us to a rock, unable to explore the vast expanses without gargantuan effort and resources. Even then we can barely move.
You definitely see the glass as half empty (or totally empty), don't you? If you realized what life really is you would be much more optimistic. Atheists, with their worldview, seem to be living in a little confined box. Put all your tools and instruments down for a little while, tune in, and experience true life. No, I'm not talking drugs. I'm talking about relaxing and putting your trust in someone higher than yourself. Take a load off.
I don't see anything in that post as being pessimistic or optimistic. I see a point being made that, given the sheer size and volatile nature of the observable Universe an all contained within, it is totally absurd to think that we were created, for a special purpose, by an entity that loves us, or exists at all.
It's equally ridiculous to alienate reality in pursuit of an ancient myth that no longer has any relevance. I'm quite happy carving out my life, my existence, on a day to day basis - even with the knowledge that it will be over at some point. I am content with knowing that death is the ultimate end; but I am not trying to race through life to meet that end. I am also very happy to know that I can stand on my own two feet and live in this Universe without a magic crutch.
God is dead.
“Life is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangey-yellow and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, too. Oh, and some people have half a one for breakfast.” - Ford Prefect
