What is the Best or Proper Attitude of Humans Towards the Gods?

[Revoltingest]

Indifference.

And note....
Sept 30 is International Blasphemy Day.
My decorations are already up.
Are yours?

 

[sun rise]

I don't think a one size fits all approach can work here.

I see it that way as well. For example and to me, and this might ruffle a few feathers, atheists believe in what I consider divine attributes: truth, honesty, justice, beauty and so forth.

If you want to see the face of God, go look in a mirror....

This is one of my favorite frames-of-reference. Each drop of the ocean has, as its core, the essence of the ocean.

there must be loving service

Loving is key. Whether one loves "God" or "gods" or the Earth or beauty or justice, wholehearted service is ideal.

 

[Terry Sampson]

Do you consider Teyve's attitude towards deity appropriate? Why or why not?

I say "appropriate"; however, ... I hasten to add that, IMO, only a traditional Jew can carry it off.

 

[LuisDantas]

I think it was appropriate...for him.

The best or proper attitude towards a deity depends on the individual...and the deity.

This.

 

[wizanda]

How would you characterize the best or proper attitude of humans towards deity?

Reverence.

Do you consider Teyve's attitude towards deity appropriate?

We can choose our friends, we can not choose our Source of existence.

In my opinion.

 

[Enoch07]

'To you, I am an atheist. To God, I am the loyal opposition'.

Atheist think too highly of themselves then.

Less of "the oppostion" more of "the fool*".

*The Fool (Tarot card) - Wikipedia*

 

[Polymath257]

Atheist think too highly of themselves then.

Less of "the oppostion" more of "the fool*".

*The Fool (Tarot card) - Wikipedia*

And theist also think too highly of themselves. It is a human condition not subject to ideology.

As for The Fool, we are all starting our journey, no matter how long we have been on it.

 

[Moz]

I Fiddler on the Roof, Teyve talks to God as if God were his good or best friend -- albeit a somewhat imperfect good or best friend (imperfect as a friend, not imperfect as a being).

Do you consider Teyve's attitude towards deity appropriate? Why or why not?

How would you characterize the best or proper attitude of humans towards deity?

HI
Teyve's attitude towards God is an architype of Abraham. A friend of God, and a man who had a complicated relationship with his creator. Abraham did his best to negotiate his relationship with God in an honest and forthright manner.

The way to talk to God is the same way that you interact with your Father. It begins with you as an infant and the interactions are like a child wanting to be loved and guided in a safe manner. As we mature we should become more of a friend of our parent and can speak of increasingly complex things in a frank and open manner confident that they know us and want the best for us.
There are many examples in the bible of the prayers of incredibly flawed people who are still able to have a relationship with God because they were honest when called out for their faults. These examples were recorded for our benifit.
Peace

 

[Enoch07]

And theist also think too highly of themselves. It is a human condition not subject to ideology.

Have to disagree with ya there to some extent. Some thiest do think too highly of themselves, I'll give ya that.

But Christian's, in particularly, seek salvation from Christ. Which means admission of their own wrong doings, a.k.a humility. Hard to have too huge of an ego when the core of your beliefs is that, I/we as human beings, are fallible and not perfect.

But yes it is a human nature for people to let their ego rule them instead.

 

[Polymath257]

Have to disagree with ya there to some extent. Some thiest do think too highly of themselves, I'll give ya that.

But Christian's, in particularly, seek salvation from Christ. Which means admission of their own wrong doings, a.k.a humility. Hard to have too huge of an ego when the core of your beliefs is that, I/we as human beings, are fallible and not perfect.

But yes it is a human nature for people to let their ego rule them instead.

Yes, but somehow the belief that they are 'saved' makes some Christians even more egotistical. For some, that is the core of their beliefs.

 

[Enoch07]

Yes, but somehow the belief that they are 'saved' makes some Christians even more egotistical. For some, that is the core of their beliefs.

Dats da true true.

But that's the human nature of ego speaking. Little to those kind know that being saved isn't any kind of a guarantee, so there is nothing to be egotistical about.

Truth is humanity as a whole is just one giant failure.

 

[Samantha Rinne]

Disbelief unless there is verifiable evidence to support their existence, which there isn't.

That's a poor way to behave.

Remember Pascal's Wager is in full effect. An atheist risks nothing by accepting there may be gods/God. Whereas if they are wrong, and do not live their life sensibly, they risk everything.

Even an atheist should adopt an attitude of indifference. Not being sold on religion, you should still not be openly hostile to the idea of deities.

For a believer, a personal attitude is fine.

 

[whirlingmerc]

I Fiddler on the Roof, Teyve talks to God as if God were his good or best friend -- albeit a somewhat imperfect good or best friend (imperfect as a friend, not imperfect as a being).

Do you consider Teyve's attitude towards deity appropriate? Why or why not?

How would you characterize the best or proper attitude of humans towards deity?

Abraham was called 'the friend of God' in Genesis so it is possible. I think it depends on the nature of what one means by friend. Clearly Abraham was a friend of God and this promise is extended to believers by faith.

"Abraham believed God and was called the friend of God" James 2:23

God is glorified by man's dependence. Having faith in God's promises is a type of God glorifying dependence.

 

[Polymath257]

That's a poor way to behave.

Remember Pascal's Wager is in full effect. An atheist risks nothing by accepting there may be gods/God. Whereas if they are wrong, and do not live their life sensibly, they risk everything.

Except I have no idea how to delude myself into belief.

 

[Scott C.]

I Fiddler on the Roof, Teyve talks to God as if God were his good or best friend -- albeit a somewhat imperfect good or best friend (imperfect as a friend, not imperfect as a being).

Do you consider Teyve's attitude towards deity appropriate? Why or why not?

How would you characterize the best or proper attitude of humans towards deity?

Similar to a healthy attitude toward one's father, but where God has even more compassion, love, interest, empathy, understanding, and emotional investment in the individual than the very best of fathers.

 

[A Vestigial Mote]

Atheist think too highly of themselves then.

Less of "the oppostion" more of "the fool*".

*The Fool (Tarot card) - Wikipedia*

I will assume that this:

In many esoteric systems of interpretation, the Fool is usually interpreted as the protagonist of a story, and the Major Arcana is the path the Fool takes through the great mysteries of life and the main human archetypes.

was what you were trying to get us to understand about the tarot's "fool" card with respect to atheists. Looks a lot like we're the good guys of the story - or we're at least the ones that everyone "reading" is supposed to sympathize with and root for. Sounds about right to me.

 

[Jainarayan]

No 'right' way. I have relationships with various Gods of the Hindu pantheon.

Friend, wise big brother, King/Queen from a distance, helper, father, mother, entertainer, teacher, mind clarifier, grace bestower, encourager, light giver, provider, one who inspires ... and more.

I'm not sure I can add anything to his list for me, and it goes without saying, a healthy dose of respect and reverence, and love.