God is Dead

Along time ago people lived in constant fear that a deity would smite them should they do wrong. Every civillisation had some onipotent force who ruled their life and ruled their hearts. But as time passed people evolved, they grew and understood. They asked where was this “God” in times of need a worry? Why did the “Sinners” not be struck with lightening like those in the old stories? And they understood slowly that this “God” Whether he existed or not, was no longer with them. God had Died.

Thats what I would like to say about society.

 But instead all I can say is that people never really moved on from these dark times. So many people still fear the wrath of a Shadow. A story. A legend.
 
 I don’t want to go on a rant like so many people do on this forum. I don’t want messages filled with hate or Zeal or ignorance. I want an intelligent discussion on why people think a God or power external to them, exists. What is the cause of it, and is there anyway to retain these beliefs, but avoid the negativeside effects like Terrorism, unwanted births etc…etc.

 From conversation on stevepavlina.com/forum

I think what is dead and/or dying are the symbols that point to something greater.  But that is not necessarily a bad thing.  Unfortunately, people worship the symbols and forget what those symbols point to.  Words like God, Allah, Jehova are symbols and hold ZERO relevance outside of their respective contexts (bibles, stories, korans, torrahs).  They are mere pointers to explain something greater.  For science “something greater” is evolution, species survival, the big bang… none of us has answers, all we have is perspectives of what is real.

But we ALL know that “something greater” definitely exists. 

Take a look at consciousness:
Some would reduce awareness to the side effect of the human brain, but there is something very special about consciousness.  Given time and the knowledge, is there any doubt that humans will eventually be able to manipulate the solar system and the surrounding universe.  What can’t be done with a sentient mind? 

Is it such a stretch to believe that there is a sentience beyond humanity?  With billions of stars (some of which we now KNOW can harbor life as we know it) is it such a stretch to believe that some life can do what we can do and more. 

Our know universe (that which we can currently perceive) has a begining, a middle, and an end.  Something (be it sentient, accidental, or natural unexplainable phenomenon) started the universe.  That (whatever it is) could be called God.