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[–] RonnyZittledong@lemmy.world 24 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

But god is the ultimate dick. He created everything and decided to torture us. He could have just created us as he wanted but he didn't and then he fucks with us as a result of what he made us. That is some fucked up psycho shit.

[–] RonnyZittledong@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The more I think of it I think it would be cool if there was a myth in the vein of Satan about an angel that stood up to God and tried to be an actual good and just steward of humanity.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

This is literally what happens in the Bible

[–] RedWeasel@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Wouldn’t be a stretch. I mean the “bad” guy tempted the guy in the desert who was fasting, probably saving his life and gave the Adam and Eve knowledge. I mean….

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

The knowledge of good and evil is also what let us rise above simple base instincts.

Given the choice between blissful ignorance, and the ability to improve, I would take the latter every time. Even with its costs.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Also, god didn't have to create a tree that grows fruit that would give the only two humans in existence that knowledge.

It makes no fucking sense.

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 1 points 20 hours ago

Preaching to the converted on that one!

I do quite like the satanic temple's take on things however.