Does G-d exist? Does this question make sense? Why do people ask this question?
At a personal level this question seems interesting. It is a wrestle with some thing that cannot be seen and touched. For most people, reality is that which can be easily conceptualized – and touching and seeing do that quickly.
So are you reincarnated after you die? Do you have a mind? Does the universe have edges? Was there a beginning?
There are so many questions a person can ask and can come up with some pretty interesting beliefs. Does that mean they are wrong? How can you prove it? Can you prove or disprove the existence of something you cannot observe?
An atheist does not believe G-d exists. That is fine.
As a matter of belief I cannot argue with that. I know people who believe G-d does not exist and those that believe G-d exists. I also have friends that do not know or sometimes believe and other times do not. That is their frame of reference into the world.
The delusion comes in believing so much on your point of view you project to the rest of the world thinking that they should take it on because it would make the world a better place. Saying that G-d or people who believe in G-d are the cause of all wars and strife is an oversimplification of the problem. Saying that there is no use for G-d or the god concept in the world is also misguided. Saying that believing in G-d is primitive and not logical is presumptuous.
Why am I happy that there is a god concept (regardless of whether I believe that G-d exists)?
- the Jewish community
- Judaism
- fabulous customs and traditions of Jews around the world
- Life cycle rituals
- the Torah, Talmud and responsa
- Jewish ethics and philosophy
- Jewish law
- Multiple religions and lenses to see the world
- Atheists :>
jewwishes said,
July 13, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I like your nine reasons why you are “happy” that the concept of G-d exists.
mTp said,
July 16, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I was reading up on Richard Dawkins “The God Delusion” and was trying to decide if I wanted to read the book. This inspired me to write this. I am sure the book would spark more thoughts, but I am reading now about a woman who did not find that she was Jewish until she was in her 30s. Her parents pretended that they were Catholic – it hasn’t inspired to write anything though.
jewwishes said,
July 28, 2009 at 10:46 am
Mike: I haven’t read The God Delusion, yet. What is the title of the current book you are reading? Some books inspire, some don’t.
Take care.