On the nature of God

[180Proof]

Give that “God” is an empty name, fictional is “the nature of God”.

Empty name

[MoK]

@Gnomon

OK. What’s your guess about the role of Good & Bad (causes & effects) in evolution (Sin vs Virtue)?

Good and evil have very important contributions in life. For example, the pain is a sign of a problem in the body, so it is necessary; otherwise, we either damage the body more or never seek a cure for the pain. What we normally prefer as good is generally healthy and needed for life.

@Gnomon

Which side is winning the race to the finish line of creation? Which god — Good or Evil — is likely to win the creation contest?

I don’t think it would be a winner or loser as far as there is God who takes care of the balance.

@Gnomon

Of course, those polar oppositions are human opinions & values. For non-human non-god Nature there are no moral sentiments : it is what it is. But natural selection based on Brain vs Brawn could explain the emergence of Consciousness in a competitive dog-eat-dog world1. Otherwise, how could "naked apes"2, lacking fangs & claws (brawn), rise from shrew-like mammals to rule the world (brains)?

I see what your point is, and I agree with it.

[MoK]

@180Proof

Give that “God” is an empty name, fictional is “the nature of God”.

I don’t understand what your point is. Do you mind elaborating?

[GregW]

@MoK

I am afraid that I don’t find it fruitful to repeat myself. I invite you to contemplate what I said. Doubt might be the fruit of our discussion, and it might lead you to the truth.

I have enjoyed our discourse.

[GregW]

@NihilLoc

If we were made to be good, who are we made to be good for?

We are made to be good for the betterment of ourselves and those around us. We desire those who are good. Those who are good for us and those who are good to us.