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pmh383388 · Jun 18, 2007, 12:54 AM

In Christisn, as God; In Islam, as Allah; In Hindus, as Krisna... Why are there so many Gods ?

Clough · Jun 18, 2007, 02:36 AM

You have posed a good question. But, in my opinion, I'm not so sure that it belongs in the Philosophy section of this site. You might want to consider reposting it on the following link as it may be more likely to get more noticed there. Not that it won't here. But, I am aware of the slim history of people looking to answer questions on the Philosophy section of this site.

talaniman · Jun 18, 2007, 04:41 AM

You might want to see this thread,
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-...tml#post241496

pmh383388 · Jun 18, 2007, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by Clough

You have posed a good question. But, in my opinion, I'm not so sure that it belongs in the Philosophy section of this site. You might want to consider reposting it on the following link as it may be more likely to get more noticed there. Not that it won't here. But, I am aware of the slim history of people looking to answer questions on the Philosophy section of this site.

Thanks for reminding me ! I have repost it to other religion.

Capuchin · Jun 18, 2007, 05:19 AM

Could a mod move this to other religion, and tidy up my own and clough's comments appropriately, please?

Curlyben · Jun 18, 2007, 05:24 AM

All moved

Fr_Chuck · Jun 18, 2007, 05:26 AM

I guess the question as to one or many gods will well depend on your belief.

To most it is only "their" god that is the one and only true god, to others they may have several gods and see others gods as possible but lesser gods.

Historically the only three gods that can be linked would be those of the Jewish fath, the Muslim faith and Christianity. Since for all of them, their god has the same start and base from the old testement and the god of the Hewbrew people. But of course for many people in each of those faiths, there is little acceptance of the others as being the valid god.

Why, because one has to view that man has always had a desire to worship and have been looking for something.

I will not get into my god is better than your god here, and will ask others not to either, but to only follow the idea and theme of the post.
Since of course we all believe our god is the best one.

talaniman · Jun 18, 2007, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by pmh383388

In Christisn, as God; In Islam, as Allah; In Hindus, as Krisna....... Why are there so many Gods ?

There is only one in my way of thinking, but everyone wants you to think your crazy if you don't worship "their" God.

firmbeliever · Jul 18, 2007, 01:27 PM

Hey,
You are thinker and you are questioning the very reason of our existence on this earth.

Isn't it obvious it is us humans who have made up so many gods/goddesses as we moved around the earth.
Humans beings see the natural world and when they see trees/water/animals they fear these creatures instead of the Creator.
If there were more than one creator would not there be fights among the creators and the universe and all that exists on this earth will not run as smoothly as it is running.
for example The sun god will crash it into the moon god and all the other planet gods will get angry and throw each others planets and the earth will be no more (as the Suns distance from the moon is what determines the earths temperatures and keeps all life alive on our planet).
Would you believe that when you see a computer that it made up itself from a scrap heap?No, you will conclude that someone made it and made it workable,likewise the universe could not have created itself with all the right amounts of oxygen in the air, the exact orbit for planets, the fish having gills,the birds having wings,humans having brains (and so much research has not still found out how the brain stores so much info without overloading)!!
Draw your own conclusions, if there were more than one god wouldn't there be chaos in the creation? Of course human beings create their own confusion as they are the ones not sure of who to follow, all other created beings acknowledge the Creator and bow down only to His will.

Regards

deist · Sep 9, 2007, 04:58 PM

If God is an infinite being then there can be only one God. More than one cannot be infinite.

Capuchin · Sep 9, 2007, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by deist

If God is an infinite being then there can be only one God. More than one cannot be infinite.

What? Why not?

StuMegu · Sep 10, 2007, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by firmbeliever

Would you believe that when you see a computer that it made up itself from a scrap heap?No, you will conclude that someone made it and made it workable,likewise the universe could not have created itself with all the right amounts of oxygen in the air, the exact orbit for planets, the fish having gills,the birds having wings,humans having brains (and so much research has not still found out how the brain stores so much info without overloading)!!!

Yet people still believe that God made himself out of nothing? Can we have some consistency here please, one thing is allowed to make itself and another isn't?

Capuchin · Sep 10, 2007, 12:36 PM

Of course God was created :)

firmbeliever · Sep 10, 2007, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by StuMegu

Yet people still believe that God made himself out of nothing? Can we have some consistency here please, one thing is allowed to make itself and another isnt?

That's a funny way of saying it.:).

I believe God was never made (out of nothing or out of anything),
God always existed and always will, without a beginning and an end.

And that is the only consistency, that I believe...

Capuchin · Sep 10, 2007, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by firmbeliever

God always existed and always will, without a beginning and an end.

Why can you not believe that the universe has always existed and always will? Why is that less believable than an eternal god?

firmbeliever · Sep 10, 2007, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Capuchin

Why can you not believe that the universe has always existed and always will? why is that less believable than an eternal god?

Because I believe in the Quran.:)

deist · Sep 10, 2007, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Capuchin

Why can you not believe that the universe has always existed and always will? why is that less believable than an eternal god?

Very few, if any scientists, now doubt the big bang theory, which indicates that the universe had a definite beginning before which it did not exist. Science cannot answer what existed before the big bang, but some postulate an eternal singularity. However, were it eternal, it would still be a singularity. Anything that science can theorize about what was before the big bang is just that, a theory. Belief in God, too is just a theory, but one I subscribe to.

Capuchin · Sep 10, 2007, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by firmbeliever

Because I believe in the Quran.:)

This is one thing I fear I will never understand. "Because a book tells me to" isn't very convincing to me.

Capuchin · Sep 10, 2007, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by deist

Very few, if any scientists, now doubt the big bang theory, which indicates that the universe had a definite beginning before which it did not exist.

I don't think that big bang theory posits what was before the big bang as you suggest. It describes well what happened after the big bang but not before. What came before is in alternate theories, and there are many of them and none of which have a particular majority. (the most supported hypothesis is that there was nothing before the big bang, like you say, but it's not a very convincing answer, and people mainly believe it because there are no other well supported theories at the moment. However, there are several hypotheses that are gaining more ground).

firmbeliever · Sep 10, 2007, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Capuchin

This is one thing I fear I will never understand. "Because a book tells me to" isn't very convincing to me.

I knew you would say this:)
But you did ask "why" and that there is my reason.

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Here's a link, hopefully you will better understand my views even if you do not believe them.:)
http://quranicverse99.tripod.com/pat...adise/id1.html
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