Maltheism

[rojse]

I would like to learn a few things about maltheism, and hope anyone can help me with my questions.

Firstly, what sections of the Bible are the best areas to read to find out more about the maltheist perspective on God?

Secondly, what logical arguments are used to support maltheist ideas?

Thirdly, to anyone that is, or was, a maltheist, what made you become one, and what made you stop?

That's all I can think of for now; I'll have more questions later.

Thanks!

 

[rojse]

Nothing?

I know there are a lot of people out there with cynical views on biblical passages, and surely there are a few people that are at least acquainted with the ideas of maltheism.

 

[Darkness]

I know there are a lot of people out there with cynical views on biblical passages, and surely there are a few people that are at least acquainted with the ideas of maltheism.

rojse, Maltheists are a rare breed. Many people have cynical views on the Gods of different religions, but most of these people do not believe that God actually exists.

 

[Vasilisa Jade]

I sorta feel stupid for asking this, but what would be the difference then between a malthiest and an athiest?

 

[sandandfoam]

I sorta feel stupid for asking this, but what would be the difference then between a malthiest and an athiest?

Don't feel stupid there's at least one who knows less than you. I'm off to google maltheist now.

 

[Vasilisa Jade]

Don't feel stupid there's at least one who knows less than you. I'm off to google maltheist now.

lol! Thanks. I was going to and then didn't.... cause I'm lazy

When ur done enlightening me on maltheism I'd like my foot rub and a strawberry margarita please. ! snap snap !

 

[Random]

I sorta feel stupid for asking this, but what would be the difference then between a malthiest and an athiest?

Atheist = No god exists

Maltheist = God exists, but He is bad.

A related term is "Misotheism", which is hatred of God or gods...this is not unlike most of what qualifies as Atheism nowadays.

 

[sandandfoam]

lol! Thanks. I was going to and then didn't.... cause I'm lazy

When ur done enlightening me on maltheism I'd like my foot rub and a strawberry margarita please. ! snap snap !

Foot rub and margarita!
Will you settle for an imaginary pint and a link?
Maltheism--Beliefnet.com

Laziness is underrated these days.

 

[Vasilisa Jade]

Foot rub and margarita!
Will you settle for an imaginary pint and a link?

Ahhh!.... if I must! Why is it so hard to find good slaves now days??

Thanx for the link.

 

[rojse]

I sorta feel stupid for asking this, but what would be the difference then between a malthiest and an athiest?

Maltheists believe that God exists, and think that God is evil. Atheists do not believe in God, so any supposition about him being Good and evil is superfluous, at best.

I find the idea of maltheism to be quite interesting, because it demonstrates how a person can read the same source of knowledge (the Bible) and come up with vastly different conclusions as to the nature of God.

 

[rojse]

Atheist = No god exists

Maltheist = God exists, but He is bad.

A related term is "Misotheism", which is hatred of God or gods...this is not unlike most of what qualifies as Atheism nowadays.

You think that there are atheists that should really be categorised as maltheists?

Most of the atheists that I know (all on RF) do not believe in God.

 

[Darkness]

A related term is "Misotheism", which is hatred of God or gods...this is not unlike most of what qualifies as Atheism nowadays.

Indeed. With so many Godists telling us how to live our lives, we tend to hate their concept of God.

 

[rojse]

Indeed. With so many Godists telling us how to live our lives, we tend to hate their concept of God.

That's not the same as hating God though.