Evidence for a god. Do you have any ?

[polymath257]

OK, so that is (sort of) a definition. Why would anyone think such a being exists? For that matter, how is 'perfection' defined in this context? What scale is used?

It's probably best just to assume that as the definition, then either take a positive/negative position on the subject as defined by those things attributed, but noted that you think it's "sort of" a definition.  Hopefully that's fair, and we can work from this on the same page.

To answer your "why" question, I know from personal experience.   Over time it adds us, and you come to that conclusion.  Some is based on the objective, and some of it is subjective.   I can't say everybody assumes God in the same fashion, because I'm not everybody else.  But regardless, I think it's fair to say that's it's not just us coming to that conclusion, but God taking the journey to, and meeting us in the middle.  You seek with openness and to understand.  That doesn't mean you can't ask questions or challenge things along the way, but you do it with your heart in the right place.

I'm just going to assume you're a guy, but if I'm wrong, then feel free to punch.   Anyway, if you're trying to meet a nice girl, how are you going to go about it?  Are you going to find her by giving your worst or your best?  More than likely, you'll spot a possible candidate, and you'll give her your best.  You'll have your shoes spit shined, be wearing a nice outfit, and cleaned up so you're smelling nice rather than like a rotten shoe.  You'll have an open heart, and hopefully she's receptive to you in a similar fashion.  I believe in that same fashion, we can not only know God exists, but know God.  We start with ourselves and we work outward.  Put that whole process in reverse.  If you give your worst, who in their right mind is going to want to want that?  And if another person wouldn't, then no reason to expect God would either.

Hmmm...that isn't how I approach things at all. In this situation, I would be myself. I would ask questions seeking to see who she is and how she thinks and see if there is compatibility. I  don't wear shoes that can be spit shined and my outfit will be pretty much the same as what I wear every other day. Putting on an act to pick up someone seems way too manipulative for my taste.

But, now, there is a HUGE difference between introducing myself to a woman that I find interesting and the situation with deitie(s). I know the woman exists. She is right there and visible. I *don't* know that any deities exist. Furthermore, I know from talking to a wide range of people that the views on deities varies wildly as to their properties. It looks like most people's views of their deity is more a mirror on who they are than any type of description of a creator of the universe.

(I'm sure you're going to want more, but that's at least a start)

As far as perfection, I would suggest positive qualities both inward and outward.  What makes a circle perfect?  Both it's form and function.  We know all points on its outer edges are equidistant from it's center point.  As such, the form makes it highly efficient.  I'm sure we could get more technical about it, but I think so far it's a fair statement. 

No, a 'perfect circle' is just the same as a 'circle'. All *real* circles are approximations of the formal mathematical concept.

With the scale, I dunno that there needs to be one.  Can you provide more detail as to why you would need a scale?

Gotta play a game with a friend.  Will jump back on in about an hour or so to try and respond.

Well, a scale in the sense of 'more' or 'less'. To have 'perfection' means there is some way of evaluation. A way of ordering things based on that judgment.

And, well, I don't find 'good' and 'wise' to be notions that make much sense outside of very limited human concerns.