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Religion > On the Existence of God, Pt 1

On the Existence of God, Pt 1

In these short posts, no pretense of scientificity is made. In fact, these posts could be best described as observations. Comments are definitely welcome.

(deep breath)
Most, if not all, cultures around the world have some concept of deity. Many of those religions in their most historical and purest form refer to a deity resembling Jehova of the Old Testament. Some of them even have accounts resembling the Creation and the Great Flood in their earliest stories.
Although this information does not prove definitively the existence of God, it DOES lend support to the plausibility of such a belief.

posted on May 21, 2011 4:36 PM ()

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Your remarks are right on. We find accounts of the great flood in ancient Mayan civilizations. Studying ancient history reveals so many similarities among cultures who had absolutely no contact with one another.

comment by redimpala on May 30, 2011 2:03 PM ()

That's true, the flood legends and other stories are shared with common elements and slight variations. Such are oral traditions after many years of passing them down.

reply by jerms on June 5, 2011 8:18 PM ()

I agree with what you say, and it's not a matter of 'copycat' because a lot of the cultures weren't aware of what other cultures were doing back all those centuries ago.

comment by troutbend on May 23, 2011 8:37 AM ()

My point exactly!

reply by jerms on June 5, 2011 8:17 PM ()

"Predominant" doesn't make it so--at one time the predominant theory was that the world was flat--and EVERY culture has their non-believers. I am not arguing your conclusion but the logic you used to get there.

comment by greatmartin on May 22, 2011 8:56 AM ()

However, a flat earth idea is easily traceable to a visual perception. The idea of deity, not quite so easily. I'm not really arguing either. Just trying to stimulate some thought on the subject. This is just one of many arguments pointing to the existence of God, not the only definitive one. Thanks for commenting.

reply by jerms on May 22, 2011 2:20 PM ()

I have always felt that men created Gods and the concept of heaven because
they could not bear to face their own mortality. I respect your faith
and your belief so please don't be offended.

comment by elderjane on May 22, 2011 5:57 AM ()

I know you respect. No offense taken.

reply by jerms on May 22, 2011 2:21 PM ()

If that is true, then it is a universal occurrence evidenced in almost every culture around the world with striking similarities between many of them. That, in my opinion, is too coincidental. Thanks for stopping by!
Wasn't it hot today. Supposed to be one of the hottest days on record for this time of year. Our A/C is being repaired Monday or Tuesday. We're sweating it out tonight.

reply by jerms on May 22, 2011 2:18 PM ()

I'm sure you're familiar with the fact that the Genesis creation story is nearly identical to the Mithra fable that preceded it. Coincidence or copycat?

comment by solitaire on May 22, 2011 5:17 AM ()

Those similarities only make my point more valid. There is such a unity and cohesion to the human concept of the beginning and deity. Perhaps both accounts have their roots in actual events that were retold through many generations. Thanks for dropping by!

reply by jerms on May 22, 2011 5:39 AM ()

Most, if not all. cultures around the world have some concept of atheism opposite conclusion? I'm just asking

comment by greatmartin on May 21, 2011 5:13 PM ()

I'm not sure any studies have been done in that respect. It's not a predominant concept. Belief in a deity is, however. Thanks for stopping by.

reply by jerms on May 21, 2011 8:00 PM ()

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