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Would You Still Worship God If There Was No Heaven or Hell?
delalluvia:
I'm not a Christian so the concepts of heaven and hell don't apply, but why wouldn't you still worship? The gods can certainly make things easier or harder for you in THIS life. Wouldn't you want to be on their good side?
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: delalluvia on March 09, 2011, 08:06:25 pm ---I'm not a Christian so the concepts of heaven and hell don't apply, but why wouldn't you still worship? The gods can certainly make things easier or harder for you in THIS life. Wouldn't you want to be on their good side?
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That is an excellent point, Del!
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: delalluvia on March 09, 2011, 08:06:25 pm ---I'm not a Christian so the concepts of heaven and hell don't apply, but why wouldn't you still worship? The gods can certainly make things easier or harder for you in THIS life. Wouldn't you want to be on their good side?
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Hate to quibble, but heaven and hell aren't exclusively Christian concepts. In any case, though, your larger point is a good one.
But also, worshiping God doesn't seem like something that should be based on the prospect of punishment or reward, either on earth or afterward. You don't love your parents only because you think they'll raise your allowance or ground you, accordingly. And if you believe that God created the universe, wouldn't you appreciate him/her just for that accomplishment?
Marina:
--- Quote ---And if you believe that God created the universe, wouldn't you appreciate him/her just for that accomplishment?
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Yes, very much so. :)
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: crayonlicious on March 10, 2011, 09:44:20 am ---Hate to quibble, but heaven and hell aren't exclusively Christian concepts. In any case, though, your larger point is a good one.
But also, worshiping God doesn't seem like something that should be based on the prospect of punishment or reward, either on earth or afterward. You don't love your parents only because you think they'll raise your allowance or ground you, accordingly. And if you believe that God created the universe, wouldn't you appreciate him/her just for that accomplishment?
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Appreciate? Sure. But the OP was about worshipping a god. And who says the gods invented the universe just for us? It probably was for their own enjoyment, so appreciation only goes so far.
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