"you should take this serious."
This poster doesn't even know when to use an adjective or an adverb.
An adjective decribes a noun, an adverb describes a verb.
"You should take" is a verb.
"SeriousLY" is the correct adverb that should apply, not "serious" which is an adjective.
Ignore.Low IQ, stupid, irrelevant.
>I don't worship false gods…because I don't worship gods in general.
I'd say that was a darn good decision - only an idiot would "worship gods." Any entity worthy of worship must have a higher status and ability than humans in every respect; i.e. that entity must necessarily be a Creator not a part of the creation otherwise he/she/it would be a peer.
Stand to reason, then, that only the Creator of humanity is deserving (worthy) of worship.
Now go look for a Creator, anon. And if you don't find one, better off worshipping yourself than a peer. Oops, isn't that what the egotistical past few generations have been indulging in - self worship? How well did that work out?
>So if one goes looking for a Creator and doesn't find one…it's a false dichotomy to assume that one would begin to worship ones self. Why is worship or anything necessary?
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>Belief is not a choice.
Oh, but it is. You believe there is no Creator - that's a choice. I believe ther is - that's MY choice.
As for worship - we all "elevate and reverence" per the definition of worship. someone or something - it is part of the human condition beginning with infants who elevate/worship parents.
From that beginning we elevate/reverence peers - until we find them unworthy. After that, some discover there is a Creator WORTHY of worship; others turn to self-worship believing that self is the only entity that won't betray self - circular reasoning if ever there was. Therefore, the only hope is to look outside oneself, above and beyond peers, to discover that entity worthy of worship. A Creator fills that role. Up to you to seek with sufficient fervour to discover such a ONE but He isn't far from those who genuinely seek Him.
You CHOOSE what you want to research re Q, don't you, so as to establish or strengthen or demolish your belief in Q's existence/character/intent? You CHOOSE how much time to give to such research. You CHOOSE how many sources you will consult to verify/dismiss Q.
You can do the same thing for a Creator if you so desire.
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>You assume that anyone that doesn't share your beliefs simply hasn't put in enough effort. That's hubris…Countless people have sought truth for decades and simply come up empty handed. As mentioned previously, different people have difference criteria that will move something from idea to truth/belief.
I would have said desire, not effort. But that opens up a whole new debate. Frome whence comes desire?