Lestat
01-09-2006, 02:48 PM
I come up with four anyway. I'm sure there are many more possibilities, but I think these are the important ones.
An accidental god - This would be similar to David's 6th dimensional kid and his chemistry set. I'm not sure such as entity should be referred to as a god, since this entity may or may not even know the implications of his creation. Of course, this doesn't have to be a kid playing with his chemistry set, but any entity from another dimension who unknowingly sparked our universe.
The disinterested god - This creator may or may not be aware we exist. He may or may not be interested if he were. And even if he were interested in us as a species, there's still no reason to think he takes a "personal" interest in any one of us as individuals, either because he is not so inclined, or because he is unable. There's also no reason to think such a god could've performed the miracles of the bible, or give the gift of life after we die.
A loving God - I'm starting to capitalize now, because such a God (whether you believe or you don't), may be deemed worthy of worship by some. He may not only have created the universe, but also specifically had a hand in the creation of Man. If so, He likely cares about us and wants us to be loving and respectful towards one another and all His other creations. There is still no reason to think this God can bring about life after death, however if He can... Then all good people should have no worries as long as they live their live's rightiously.
The onmipotent/omnisient God- This would be more according to the God of the bible. A strict, unyielding God who demands not only unwavering belief, but on very specific terms. He has created an eternal hell to punish all who disobey His wishes.
I wonder why the omnipotent God is the most popular belief of the four? I know some will say, "Because it's the truth!". But it should be obvious that truths are so much harder to discern with the biblical God than any of the other three. Actually I have my own opinions, but I'm curious to what others think.
An accidental god - This would be similar to David's 6th dimensional kid and his chemistry set. I'm not sure such as entity should be referred to as a god, since this entity may or may not even know the implications of his creation. Of course, this doesn't have to be a kid playing with his chemistry set, but any entity from another dimension who unknowingly sparked our universe.
The disinterested god - This creator may or may not be aware we exist. He may or may not be interested if he were. And even if he were interested in us as a species, there's still no reason to think he takes a "personal" interest in any one of us as individuals, either because he is not so inclined, or because he is unable. There's also no reason to think such a god could've performed the miracles of the bible, or give the gift of life after we die.
A loving God - I'm starting to capitalize now, because such a God (whether you believe or you don't), may be deemed worthy of worship by some. He may not only have created the universe, but also specifically had a hand in the creation of Man. If so, He likely cares about us and wants us to be loving and respectful towards one another and all His other creations. There is still no reason to think this God can bring about life after death, however if He can... Then all good people should have no worries as long as they live their live's rightiously.
The onmipotent/omnisient God- This would be more according to the God of the bible. A strict, unyielding God who demands not only unwavering belief, but on very specific terms. He has created an eternal hell to punish all who disobey His wishes.
I wonder why the omnipotent God is the most popular belief of the four? I know some will say, "Because it's the truth!". But it should be obvious that truths are so much harder to discern with the biblical God than any of the other three. Actually I have my own opinions, but I'm curious to what others think.