why would god want us to worship him?

Another good explanation added to why god is man-made.

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It's obviously emotional insecurity. So God, if you're listening, I want you to look in a mirror and repeat after me:

I'm good enough.
I'm smart enough.
And, gosh darn it, people like me!

There, isn't that better?

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Ah, let's see. I'm all powerful, so I'm gonna create a bad place for eternal punishment. But all I really want is for you to love me of your own free will. But if you don't, then I'll put you in that bad place. But it's your decision, ya know. Love me or burn. Cause I really love you so much that if you don't love me back, I'll kill you. And I'm all powerful, you know.

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Cos only he knows what we need and what's best for us - oh not forgetting cos he loves us.

Quote:

I want you to look in a mirror and repeat after me

You already are - what projection! Laughing

Where is there any realevidence of God having an ego?

This is a bit like those that are proud will call those that are humble arrogant... Sad

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We all know about the carrot and the stick, but in his case, it's eternal damnation. What a choice!

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Were you to pay attention to the bible, you would understand that a great part of the central issue in the universe is Satan's desire for man to worship him. All that is necessary in that respect is for folks to direct their worship to any thing or god other than Jehovah.

Worship directed to Satan will have the same consequence it had for Adam and Eve: eventual death.

Worship directed to the true God will lead to everlasting life. This explains Jesus' statement at John 17:3.

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It seems from a logical point of view that the worship of Satan has more benefits than the worship of god. The consequences aren't as bad.

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cicerone imposter wrote:

It seems from a logical point of view that the worship of Satan has more benefits than the worship of god. The consequences aren't as bad.

I can see where it may seem so.

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neologist wrote:

Were you to pay attention to the bible, you would understand that a great part of the central issue in the universe is Satan's desire for man to worship him. All that is necessary in that respect is for folks to direct their worship to any thing or god other than Jehovah.

Worship directed to Satan will have the same consequence it had for Adam and Eve: eventual death.

Worship directed to the true God will lead to everlasting life. This explains Jesus' statement at John 17:3.

But there are other holy books in other parts of the world that say the same thing. What if I have chosen to worship the wrong god? What if I spend my whole life pining after Yahweh, but then I arrive at the pearly gates only to find Baal. And what if he's reeeeally reeeeally pissed off that I was off whoring with his rival god?

Seems its better not to pick sides and just focus on living a good life on earth.

Smile

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neologist wrote:

Were you to pay attention to the bible, you would understand that a great part of the central issue in the universe is Satan's desire for man to worship him. All that is necessary in that respect is for folks to direct their worship to any thing or god other than Jehovah.

Worship directed to Satan will have the same consequence it had for Adam and Eve: eventual death.

Worship directed to the true God will lead to everlasting life. This explains Jesus' statement at John 17:3.

But there are other holy books in other parts of the world that say the same thing. What if I have chosen to worship the wrong god? What if I spend my whole life pining after Yahweh, but then I arrive at the pearly gates only to find Baal. And what if he's reeeeally reeeeally pissed off that I was off whoring with his rival god?

Seems its better not to pick sides and just focus on living a good life on earth.

Smile