Dear Sally and Mark,
You both contain very interesting opinions. I will try to respond thoroughly and honestly as for why I disagree with you. Before I start my response, I would like to clarify that you could have a variety of beliefs.
First off, why would someone throughout the times of history need a God? Why would anyone voluntarily admit that they are fallacious, sinful, and a doomed human being. To believe or accept a God as what is truth, the individual must first realize they are lacking that VITAL aspect in their life. Without some prior knowledge at our disposal, how could beings resulting from Hydrogen have such incredibly powerful and complex thoughts? We were all born with the moral law, which is evidence enough for being given prior knowledge to accept God.
I believe that if God were simply a “human invention,” millions of people would not be persecuted daily for their belief in him. If he were a mere figment of our imagination, hundreds of millions would not seek his support and judgment. Those that believe in him have genuinely seen his work in their lives. Through his work, they have seen the truth that he is ever-present and real. The passion and zeal they feel for God greatly outweighs the risk of believing in him. As these individuals find solace in God and take heart that he is there, they feel a much greater relationship than one would have with an imaginary friend (what you are basically saying God is).
Mark, please look outside! The world is caving in around us. There are wars raging as I write this. Disease, famine, and death are happening and will continue to happen. We will never evolve past our sin, and therefore never evolve past God! We do not use him as a “crutch,” but believe that he is truth, and without him we must be penalized for our sin! Without God, anything would go. Technology/ absolute truth will not save humanity, only God can.
I ask that you consider what I said.
Thanks amigo
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