Is God merely a human invention?

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BCRanger10 · Accepted Answer

Imagine two alternative scenarios.  SCENARIO 1 Some guys said "y'know boys, we've got a good thing going here, but you know what this place really needs?  An invisible magical sky fairy!  I know it sounds crazy, but it's truly genius! We just say 'that guy exists' with no logical reason or explanation for how or why he exists and then grift off and control those naive fools. It's perfect. What do you think?" *Others think for a moment* "Mmmm... yeah, that's actually a good idea." "And that's not even the best part! We'll tell them...*snickers*... we'll tell them that he has a son, right? We'll tell them that his son became human and was brutally tortured and killed in the most horrific way imaginable and... hey, come on, follow me on this... he comes back to life! " *Others think for a moment* "Brotha, you know, you are just on it!" SCENARIO 2 One looks around and asks why anything exists at all, how and why the things of the natural world operate as they do and with the precision that they do. He observes that one thing causes another and asks whether there is a first cause of all things; an uncaused cause, an unmoved mover, an uncreated creator that is superior to, beyond, and distinct from the created world below. And maybe, in some way, said being made himself known. Between those two scenarios, I think the second is more likely. Or at the very least, less absurd.

RavVid · Accepted Answer

The book "And Man Made God" is good one to read if you haven't. There is also good history in it and worth reading for that alone (which I did).

I don't think God arguments are worth having. I am inclined more to the creation than the creator. Sometimes i run a Harvest Festival for my friends during which beer is sacrificed to renew the land.

There is unfortunate lack of hidden groves and secret springs nearby unfortunately but we do have an ornamental pond at botanical garden.

cherrytreeblossom · Accepted Answer

yes. couldnt have put it any simpler. it's a tool even the poorest caveman can use to exert power over others. at least guns have to be forged or whatever, i can respect that at least a little.

lilBigPotato · Accepted Answer

Yes, I haven't seen any proof that would make me believe otherwise.

Bricealan · Answer

@julie07 No one wants to face their own mortality. No human has ever wanted to face the reality that their life will end at some point. "Life after death' promises something better than this life on this planet, and we are told that if we believe in the "lord Jesus Christ' that when we die, we will go to Heaven whatever that is, and we will have 'eternal life"? What could be better?

I read somewhere, that "If we did not already have God, we would have to invent one"

All societies, at every point in time had a God, or Gods. The Romans had theirs, the Greeks had theirs, the Indians had 'the Happy Hunting Ground" The Vikings believed in Valhalla, as being their version of Heaven. So, is God merely a human invention? Your guess is as good as mine.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

Historically speaking, there's just too many civilizations coming up with their own beliefs about higher powers, Polytheism before, Monotheisms now. That hints at a human invention.

Psychologically speaking, it feels much better to believe in some form of continuity after life, better that than thinking we endured hardship and death for no good reason. That hints at a human invention.

Socially speaking, Religion, common and unquestionable beliefs, common and unquestionable morals tied us up together to create tribes and societies for millennia. That hints at a human invention.

But all these hints hint at nothing really when you have faith. Because faith does not need any reasoning to sustain itself.

Lliam · Answer

Yup. Every tribe and culture around the world throughout human history had their own gods and creation stories. They served to explain the unknown, to give solace to the dying and to the bereaved, give courage to the living, and to keep society cohesive through shared beliefs, taboos, rituals and customs.

Rulers and religious leaders learned how to use religion for power and profit.

Some people need to believe in gods, whether they be supernatural beings, heroes, saviors or scientists. People need to place their faith in something.

I don't give the God of Abraham much credibility, but who knows.

MrChinaski · Answer

If someone you cared about told you they had made a friend that was invisible, inaudible, had no scent, could not move objects, left no trace, but that was giving me instructions in my mind about how to live my life and what decisions I should and shouldn't make... what would you do?

Kaneki05 · Answer

Of course otherwise Zeus turning into a Snake to rape his own mother who was a Snake trying to escape him would be real. That was just a fun example to randomly use but ya can take any absurd story from fiction on any god.
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OneViewpoint · Answer

Yes, countless gods and goddesses, devils and demons, have all been invented by humans to serve humans. Precisely zero evidence exists to prove any of them are anything but human insecurities poured into a fantasy creature.

Berethor · Answer

Well, most likely so, there is no real reason to believe that supernatural stuff are real.

slatyb · Answer

Isn't it obvious? I knew that when I was 9 and learned that there are many religious, each believing that they have ultimate truth and the others are wrong, but there is no evidence for any.

aceleon · Answer

no. are you a believer now? no? i thought so too. what is the purpose of this question?

Danzigdawson · Answer

It is. Possibly one of the worse we've ever come up with.

FreyaRed · Answer

The perception of god like religions have... yes, god is man made ego manifestation.

strateguy632 · Answer

No but Gods were merely a primitive- human invention.

WonderingManII · Answer

If God was merely a human invention, don't you think the belief in God would of disappeared a long time ago?

Staximus · Answer

God is like Santa Claus and the devil is like the boogeyman. Just stupid shit your parents tell you when you're a kid so you want to be good and are afraid to be bad.

AngryCarl3 · Answer

It's most accurate to say God is a human concept. An invention would be something that has a practical use, like a trouser press.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Mmmmmmmm...

Farmores · Answer

Its something that at least so far can't be proven or disproven. same as religion in general.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Absolutely!! You don't see animals going to church and praying, do you?

Still-alive · Answer

mmhmm

Siajanua2027 · Answer

I ask it in 2 different ways...1) Did God create humans, and 2) Did humans create God... which translates to: If 2 is the correct answer, then who created Humans?

najekim · Answer

Yup. Religion is a tool created by man so a few in power can control the masses through fear and intimidation.

AgentG111 · Answer

Absolutely! I've never talked to any non humans that believe in said name or supposed being.

Snowman84 · Answer

Absolutely 100% there is no, nor has there ever been a God or Gods in my opinion.

liorax · Answer

Is human merely a God's game player? Like a video game.

exitseven · Answer

No, its really the other way around.

NathanDavis · Answer

I don't know... I'm Agnostic

Alexandrubaschet08 · Answer

Human is God invention.

4ngelic · Answer

personally i think so

permanentem · Answer

Nope, but France is...

Dargil · Answer

Humans are G0d's invention.

Massageman · Answer

No. Humans were God's invention.

Anonymous · Answer

GOD is real Julie

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Yes, obviously

Billlewis · Answer

Absolutely.

Mike_Hum · Answer

Nope.

jahaims · Answer

Duh.

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