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Point of worship?
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Point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 7:17 pm
What is the whole deal with worshiping? Like why is that even wanted or needed by a god? It seems kinda pointless to me. Also why should we worship? Cause he tells you so and he is stronger? Does that give him right to insist he be worshiped?
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 7:47 pm
(March 5, 2013 at 7:17 pm)justin Wrote: What is the whole deal with worshiping? Like why is that even wanted or needed by a god? It seems kinda pointless to me.
Positive recognition is enjoyable. This question/argument is particularly amusing on this site, considering the kudos, reputation, and annual awards.
Quote:Also why should we worship? Cause he tells you so and he is stronger? Does that give him right to insist he be worshiped?
I find life to be a net positive, and so I'm thankful and want to express it.
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Teehee! God needs kudos! On your knees slaves! That's really amusing...
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 8:02 pm
(March 5, 2013 at 7:59 pm)festive1 Wrote: Teehee! God needs kudos! On your knees slaves! That's really amusing...
It's strange that people who crave recognition claim that if they were god they would no longer have any desire for it.
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 8:03 pm
No, people need to give it.

If you don't give it, he obviously doesn't need it.
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Well I'm just a mere mortal, not creator of heaven and earth, aren't I? For an all knowing entity, god is rather insecure, no?
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 8:09 pm
(March 5, 2013 at 8:05 pm)festive1 Wrote: Well I'm just a mere mortal, not creator of heaven and earth, aren't I? For an all knowing entity, god is rather insecure, no?
No. Pleasure from recognition does not necessarily indicate insecurity.
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 8:12 pm
If god knows everyone's hearts and minds, why the worship? Isn't it better to know than to make people grovel? Your god has some serious power issues.
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 8:13 pm
Quote:"I cannot conceive otherwise than that He, the Infinite Father, expects or requires no worship or praise from us, but that He is even infinitely above it."

Benjamin Franklin
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RE: point of worship?
March 5, 2013 at 8:17 pm
Grovel is the opposite of worship, but then you were just fishing for a bite
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