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Putting god first!

JJ50

Well-Known Member
It sickens me that some people consider their version of a god more important than their family, even their children. If a god does exist, it shouldn't be so far up its one rear end that it expects to come first and be worshipped. No one or thing is worthy of worship, especially not the Biblical god if the things stated in that book about it are true.
 

David T

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
Overly enthusiastic fans of anything can get pretty goofy really fast. Religion isnt alone in this. Although there does appear to be those in religion hell bent on perfecting goofed and spreading to all corners of the planet like a divine calling. Like Amway but even crazier. RF is a crazy magnet. I am not sure what that says about me though!!!! I am crazy? I find crazy attractive? Is that crazy in and of itself? Lol.
 

JJ50

Well-Known Member
Overly enthusiastic fans of anything can get pretty goofy really fast. Religion isnt alone in this. Although there does appear to be those in religion hell bent on perfecting goofed and spreading to all corners of the planet like a divine calling. Like Amway but even crazier.

I agree, it is weird when people go crazy over celebs too.
 

David T

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
I agree, it is weird when people go crazy over celebs too.
Totally wrapped up into a social commemtary of a variety of wriers and fans!! Its no different than religion. What are the writers? Theologians. What is the fan base but reading theogians and bantering about the celebreties. Its identical except for the clothing is all.
 

Audie

Veteran Member
It sickens me that some people consider their version of a god more important than their family, even their children. If a god does exist, it shouldn't be so far up its one rear end that it expects to come first and be worshipped. No one or thing is worthy of worship, especially not the Biblical god if the things stated in that book about it are true.


It is all in their heads, so they are putting themselves first.
 

Quintessence

Consults with Trees
Staff member
Premium Member
It sickens me that some people consider their version of a god more important than their family, even their children.

It sickens you that others have different cultures or values from you? o_O

If a god does exist, it shouldn't be so far up its one rear end that it expects to come first and be worshipped.

If a person prioritizes devotion to the gods, this does not mean that god expects to come first or be worshiped. Frankly, it doesn't mean lacking devotion to family or children either. Depending on what gods one worships, prioritizing devotion to family or children would actually be an expression of worshiping one's gods.


No one or thing is worthy of worship, especially not the Biblical god if the things stated in that book about it are true.

Well, as a polytheist I'd obviously agree there is no singular thing worthy of worship at the exclusion of all else. But for those who feel differently, such is their way of life and they have their right to it.
 

Audie

Veteran Member
It sickens you that others have different cultures or values from you? o_O



If a person prioritizes devotion to the gods, this does not mean that god expects to come first or be worshiped. Frankly, it doesn't mean lacking devotion to family or children either. Depending on what gods one worships, prioritizing devotion to family or children would actually be an expression of worshiping one's gods.




Well, as a polytheist I'd obviously agree there is no singular thing worthy of worship at the exclusion of all else. But for those who feel differently, such is their way of life and they have their right to it.

Some cultures are sickening and reprehensible
in the extreme.
 

Nakosis

Non-Binary Physicalist
Premium Member
It sickens me that some people consider their version of a god more important than their family, even their children. If a god does exist, it shouldn't be so far up its one rear end that it expects to come first and be worshipped. No one or thing is worthy of worship, especially not the Biblical god if the things stated in that book about it are true.

I especially didn't like the story of Isaac.
 

InChrist

Free4ever
It sickens me that some people consider their version of a god more important than their family, even their children. If a god does exist, it shouldn't be so far up its one rear end that it expects to come first and be worshipped. No one or thing is worthy of worship, especially not the Biblical god if the things stated in that book about it are true.
I think worship is actually the highest form of love and the Creator God who sustains our lives down to each breath and heartbeat is worthy of such love and gratefulness. I find putting God first means being able to love others; family and friends much better. I can simply love and enjoy them without thinking they must meet my expectations, satisfy or fulfill me because God's love does that.
 

Audie

Veteran Member
I think worship is actually the highest form of love and the Creator God who sustains our lives down to each breath and heartbeat is worthy of such love and gratefulness. I find putting God first means being able to love others; family and friends much better. I can simply love and enjoy them without thinking they must meet my expectations, satisfy or fulfill me because God's love does that.

Sounds as if you are trying to put two different things first.

AND btw, the suggestion that your "love" for
your imaginary god somehow makes you more
loving toward your family than those who are not
in your cult is way off base.
 

InChrist

Free4ever
Sounds as if you are trying to put two different things first.

AND btw, the suggestion that your "love" for
your imaginary god somehow makes you more
loving toward your family than those who are not
in your cult is way off base.

I don't find your response very clear.

I'm not in a cult, btw.
I was not talking about only loving others who think or believe as I do.
 

Audie

Veteran Member
I don't find your response very clear.

I'm not in a cult, btw.
I was not talking about only loving others who think or believe as I do.

Is all in how one defines a cult.
From outside, Christianity looks pretty weird.

You DID say this-

I find putting God first means being able to love others; family and friends much better.

Does everyone need to put "god"
first in order to be able to properly love
their family? Or is it just you?
 

Twilight Hue

Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
It sickens me that some people consider their version of a god more important than their family, even their children. If a god does exist, it shouldn't be so far up its one rear end that it expects to come first and be worshipped. No one or thing is worthy of worship, especially not the Biblical god if the things stated in that book about it are true.
The very fact that a religion would prioritize a non-existent God over their own families and friends should be a major red flag that it's a potential recipe for disaster.
 

PureX

Veteran Member
It sickens me that some people consider their version of a god more important than their family, even their children. If a god does exist, it shouldn't be so far up its one rear end that it expects to come first and be worshiped. No one or thing is worthy of worship, especially not the Biblical god if the things stated in that book about it are true.
People can become addicted to all sorts of things, not the least of which can be their own presumed righteousness. When one has been taught to fear being 'wrong', and their egos have been allowed free reign in protecting them from such a realization; being 'right' becomes very, very important, and thereby a very euphoric state when 'achieved' (real or imagined). Hence, the possibility of it becoming addictive. And as we see with all forms of addiction, the addict will sacrifice everything and everyone they love to maintain the 'high'. Addiction by itself is difficult enough to overcome, but addiction fueled by ego is nearly impossible.
 

Hockeycowboy

Witness for Jehovah
Premium Member
Depending on what gods one worships, prioritizing devotion to family or children would actually be an expression of worshiping one's gods.

Exactly! And the “Abrahamic God”, Jehovah, requires this! (In addition to loving others.)

Great point!
 

InChrist

Free4ever
Is all in how one defines a cult.
From outside, Christianity looks pretty weird.

You DID say this-

I find putting God first means being able to love others; family and friends much better.

Does everyone need to put "god"
first in order to be able to properly love
their family? Or is it just you?
It's not surprising that from the outside Christianity looks weird. I really wouldn't expect otherwise....Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him (1 John 3:1).

Besides, sadly there are many things done in the name of Christianity which are pretty weird.

I actually think that everyone would benefit and would love others better by putting God first. I don't expect you to understand or agree with this though.
 

Quintessence

Consults with Trees
Staff member
Premium Member
Some cultures are sickening and reprehensible
in the extreme.

I've never found such a culture. Not on this world, and not in any imaginings.

Then again, I'm very mindful of the fact that assessing some culture as "sickening" and "reprehensible" only says something about me and my values, and thus illuminates nothing about the culture I am judging.


The very fact that a religion would prioritize a non-existent God...

You should probably just stop right there. People do not worship gods that are "non-existent" to them. It is non-existend to you, not to them. Your outsider judgements only speak to your own biases and values.
 

Audie

Veteran Member
I've never found such a culture. Not on this world, and not in any imaginings.

Then again, I'm very mindful of the fact that assessing some culture as "sickening" and "reprehensible" only says something about me and my values, and thus illuminates nothing about the culture I am judging.




You should probably just stop right there. People do not worship gods that are "non-existent" to them. It is non-existend to you, not to them. Your outsider judgements only speak to your own biases and values.

Depends what is meant by culture of course.
I find Isis to be reprehensible.
 
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