Redstang281
Curiosity is good, for a member of the species Homo sapiens. Let's say, for the sake of integrity, that you want to be smart, sapienistic. You hear about this "God" thing, and the smart thing is to see what everyone else thinks, or knows, or has experienced. Ideally, you have noticed some inner questionings about life, odd self-destructive impulses, observations of others or yourself doing really stupid, inexplicable things. You have some moral senses, and conflicts, that make the God issue relevant.
Well, my report is, life is good. I like joy, glory, justice, doing the right thing, pleasure, purpose, laughing and playing with others. And, to get more of these things, I looked into the "God" thing. There are several, some good guys, some bad. The good guys are stronger, and will help make life generally better, but you have to learn to make sacrifices. They only show up by invitation. The bad guys butt in a lot. You have to work to keep them away or powerless.
I don't believe in some all powerful, all-present, all-knowing God. I do believe in a loving Father God, a really wise Mother God, a really friendly brotherly God, a safe shepherd God. All of whom like to talk, if I'll listen. All want me to be loving, just, truthful, joyful, productive, get laid often and happily, eat good, be smart. They appreciate my help putting the bad gods out of work, and in taking care of their stuff.
But that's me. That's my choice. There are plenty of gods out there, and you can choose whichever one you want, to help you be what you choose to be. Or none, if you want to be your own god. In my experience, only the God of Truth and Love is "faithful" or can be counted on to deal justly with you. Cupid will get you laid, then killed.
If you want to choose a god on the basis of truth, you have to have a strategy for truth. Trustworthy authority, good music, science, history, inspiritation or intuition, all of these. Buy the truth. Then you'll know which god, if any, is for you.
Stephen
™ Version 4.2