RE: So... I had a request from a professor
November 8, 2011 at 5:26 am
(This post was last modified: November 8, 2011 at 5:26 am by Kayenneh.)
As for man-made gods, I think we can safely say that they don't exist. We don't think automatically when there's a thunderstorm around: "What did we do again to piss Ukko/Thor off this time?!" or ask Wollunqua or Kichijōten for help when after the fifth month of trying we're still not pregnant. No-one today would even assume that bad things happens because of these deities, so why would the ones who are around nowadays be any different?
The whole definition of a god seems to be missing, which makes this whole topic hard to debate, since the debaters might not be on the same page. As for the "life-force" of the universe or a "kick-starter" of the Big Bang, I cannot say, but unless we get some proof I'm happy with saying: "I don't know and no, I don't think so". The whole idea of a creator seems like a simplistic and childish approach to describe our universe. Because if the universe could be created, then who created the creator? It's just a way to push the problem away instead of actually investigating what is going on around us.
You've got some good reading tips already, I could add some YouTubers, who I think have some decent points on the matter, Thunderf00t, DarkMatter2525 and TheLivingDinosaur. I think it'll be enough to mention these, since there will be a multitude of links to others via their videos.
The whole definition of a god seems to be missing, which makes this whole topic hard to debate, since the debaters might not be on the same page. As for the "life-force" of the universe or a "kick-starter" of the Big Bang, I cannot say, but unless we get some proof I'm happy with saying: "I don't know and no, I don't think so". The whole idea of a creator seems like a simplistic and childish approach to describe our universe. Because if the universe could be created, then who created the creator? It's just a way to push the problem away instead of actually investigating what is going on around us.
You've got some good reading tips already, I could add some YouTubers, who I think have some decent points on the matter, Thunderf00t, DarkMatter2525 and TheLivingDinosaur. I think it'll be enough to mention these, since there will be a multitude of links to others via their videos.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
