Would you like there to be a God?

  • Yes

    Votes: 19 25.3%
  • No

    Votes: 43 57.3%
  • Unsure

    Votes: 13 17.3%

  • Total voters
    75
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Forever Sleep

Earned it we have...
May 4, 2022
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Not so much- do you think there is a God/Gods More- would you like there to be one and- why?

Personally, I hope there isn't one because I think that either means they created things like suffering deliberately. Or, they allow it to happen. Or, they're too weak to stop it. None look like good outcomes to me. I'd prefer it that this was all down to stupid chance.
 
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Mebius

Mebius

Student
Jun 13, 2024
184
no because im sure ill go to hell
 
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CloudyNightSky

CloudyNightSky

Specialist
Oct 28, 2023
300
It'd be kinda cool ig. I like supernatural stuff so maybe that's my whole reason. He'd probably be a piece of shit, but I don't think there is one. I would like it but don't think there is a god
 
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ijustwishtodie

ijustwishtodie

death will be my ultimate bliss
Oct 29, 2023
4,792
Yes, I wish that a god can appear and magically make our lives better. I wish that the god who appears is actually kind. I don't want a religious god to appear who is narcissistic just like humans to where they want to be worshipped but having a god who can change humanity to make it where I don't have to work or deal with responsibilities sounds so peaceful. This world is incredibly backwards and I wish that a god can make it right again. Sadly, no such god will ever exist
 
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timetodie24

Paragon
Apr 14, 2023
971
No I wouldn't trust a God as why do they get to decide who lives and who dies ? Why do they let so many innocent people suffer ?
And if there's just one god sounds a bit like a dictatorship …
 
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enduringwinter

enduringwinter

flower, water
Jun 20, 2024
309
If there was a God it'd be a being as incomprehensible as if there wasn't.

In other words no difference.
 
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Forever Sleep

Earned it we have...
May 4, 2022
9,404
If there was a God it'd be a being as incomprehensible as if there wasn't.

In other words no difference.

That's an interesting way to look at it. Yes- that makes sense though. It's not like we're likely to get that far by questioning what the hell they think they're doing- even if there was one and we could ask them.

I guess I find it distressing that there could be real mallice behind everything though. That troubles me. The idea of a sadist at the helm. I prefer the idea that the bad stuff is all an unfortunate accident and the 'good' stuff too.
 
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rozeske

Maybe I am the problem
Dec 2, 2023
3,710
It would be great if all of this has a reason and purpose than some random coincidence or pure luck. That is what terrifies me and make me uncomfortable. The whole we just came from atoms and evolved here and now we will disappear doesn't sit right with me.
 
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untothedepths

untothedepths

ego death, then death
Mar 20, 2023
583
i put unsure because if there is a god who has let all this happen they need their ass kicked
 
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enduringwinter

enduringwinter

flower, water
Jun 20, 2024
309
I guess I find it distressing that there could be real mallice behind everything though. That troubles me.
Yes this is extremely scary.

It would be great if all of this has a reason and purpose than some random coincidence or pure luck. That is what terrifies me and make me uncomfortable.
I think both camps are scared of the same truth: that everything is both chaotic and malicious.
 
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Dr Iron Arc

Dr Iron Arc

Into the Unknown
Feb 10, 2020
20,969
I would, but only because I can't think of a better source for all my misfortune and indeed all of the misfortune in the world.
 
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Jarni

Jarni

Love is a toothache in the heart. H.Heine
Dec 12, 2020
377
I never asked myself this question... When I think about it, the existence of God only causes ptsd in me. I have difficulties seeing him as anything other than a narcissistic pervert. Control over everyone, all this suffering, you can neither be sad nor think interesting things... A horror... Besides, I don't like hierarchical relationships at all.
 
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leaftomb

leaftomb

let's live fast and die young
Jun 15, 2024
76
If there is one I wish I could believe in it. Maybe it'd give my life some meaning somehow, but as much as I tried to force myself to believe, I just can't
 
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Alexei_Kirillov

Alexei_Kirillov

Missed my appointment with Death
Mar 9, 2024
934
I would, but only because I can't think of a better source for all my misfortune and indeed all of the misfortune in the world.
Reminds me of some song lyrics:

I'll let Him take accountability
For everything that's wrong with me
Can't hold myself responsible
So I blame the metaphysical
If Jesus died for all our sins
He left one behind in the body I'm in
Same hands that made the moon and the stars
Got carpal tunnel and forgot some parts
I don't know what I believe
But it's easier to think
He made a mistake with me
 
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Dr Iron Arc

Dr Iron Arc

Into the Unknown
Feb 10, 2020
20,969
Reminds me of some song lyrics:

I'll let Him take accountability
For everything that's wrong with me
Can't hold myself responsible
So I blame the metaphysical
If Jesus died for all our sins
He left one behind in the body I'm in
Same hands that made the moon and the stars
Got carpal tunnel and forgot some parts
I don't know what I believe
But it's easier to think
He made a mistake with me
That actually describes how I feel about it all almost perfectly.
 
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3/4Dead

3/4Dead

Peace, Love, Empathy
Feb 27, 2024
411
I'd be pissed.
To think that there's an omnicient god, choosing to invent a world like this, choosing to allow so many to suffer (I know, I know, god's decision to allow bad things to happen is a common discussion balance blah blah blah) choosing not to explicitly reveal themselves or offer concrete evidence, and then assuming we're talking about a god with a heaven/hell system you mean to tell me you feel that it is ethically sound, and logical, for anyone one individual to suffer for the rest of eternity for a few dealbreaking decisions? Or the oposite, for horrible people to live lavish for the rest of eternity for just getting by?

I don't know. it doesn't sit right with me if there were a god.
 
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Ironborn

Ironborn

Specialist
Jan 29, 2024
378
I hope not, I just want my endless dreamless sleep.
 
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sos

sos

Experienced
Jul 22, 2024
277
i hope for god that there isn't a god

imagine having to see all the shit that goes down in the world

only to realize that you're the creator of it

he must OD on aspirin every single day bc of it

there's no other way to deal w the daily headaches

id probably feel more sorry for the guy than for myself
 
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CatLvr

Mage
Aug 1, 2024
561
I dunno how I feel about the concept of God. If He is the Father everyone says He is why does He let some if His children suffer so? As a parent (or in His case parent figure) wouldn't He want to help His children make the right decisions?? Wouldn't He WANT to step in when an injustice occurs? I dunno. I have a real hard time with this concept, given what I have seen and experienced in my life.
 
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No More Tears

No More Tears

I'm tired of missing the bus.
Jul 26, 2024
91
No. Because if there was one, look how bad he fucked my life up. Fuck him if he exists.
 
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sserafim

sserafim

brighter than the sun, that’s just me
Sep 13, 2023
9,013
I don't think it would make a difference whether there is a god or not
 
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Steff1337

Steff1337

Autistic and schizophrenic, please be respectful
Jun 21, 2024
659
I'm an Orthodox Christian (in a very unconventional way), and I believe that in some kind and form God does exist.
 
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ms_beaverhousen

ms_beaverhousen

*can't breathe*
Mar 14, 2024
1,212
Reminds me of some song lyrics:

I'll let Him take accountability
For everything that's wrong with me
Can't hold myself responsible
So I blame the metaphysical
If Jesus died for all our sins
He left one behind in the body I'm in
Same hands that made the moon and the stars
Got carpal tunnel and forgot some parts
I don't know what I believe
But it's easier to think
He made a mistake with me
Interesting singer. Never heard of her.
 
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Sarco

Sarco

King of Centipedes and Little Ants Ø
Apr 2, 2023
8
I'd metaphysically suplex the demiurge into nonexistence and win
 
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