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> I wonder what theologians might say about this question. Imho many theists are very aware of these alternative interpretations, but due to all of them being
by freeflight 8y ago
> I wonder what theologians might say about this question.
Imho many theists are very aware of these alternative interpretations, but due to all of them being rather unsettling and potentially existential-dread inducing, they chose the "Welp, I rather go with the God thing, that's less hassle" route.
Nothing wrong with that, we all have a mind of our own that allows us to frame our world view in the way most convenient/understandable to us.
But sadly it seems these difference in world view too often prevent us from agreeing on a consensus about how to go about things or even where to go in the first place.
- Veen 8y agoI'm not so sure that religious beliefs -- everlasting hellfire, for one -- are all that comforting. If anything, I find the idea of an omnipotent and omniscient God far more unsettling than meaninglessness.
- lurker458 8y agoIf you're one of the downtrodden, the belief in heaven and hell exists can be a great comfort. You're a good person (even though you suffer now) and will go to heaven while your oppressors (who now lead the good life) will go to hell.
- Veen 8y agoYes, but most people know they aren't good, so they carry the burden of guilt plus terror of the afterlife.