Gustave FlaubertGod is only a word dreamed up to explain the world
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God is only a word dreamed up to explain the world. Nothing more than that. The idea that there is no God makes the world a much easier place to live in. It provides us with a sense of purpose and allows us to live life without the burden of our decisions impacting other people.
For example, if God exists, it means that what happens to me happens because of me rather than because of some cosmic force or natural law. This view makes us feel like we are in control of our own destiny, and this sense of control allows us to make better choices for ourselves and for others. This doesn’t mean that God doesn’t exist; it just means that we can’t know whether or not he does.
The question is still very important since it helps us evaluate the wisdom of our beliefs about God, but it should never be used as an excuse to do nothing. The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
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