Eternity (Origins)

by David Turell , Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 22:04 (4013 days ago) @ dhw


> dhw; I wonder what you mean by "thought matured". -This is Karen Johnson's interpretation. The oldest bible (OT) is read by the newer folks, and the Mohammed knew the contents of the NT. It is that study of the past which allowed the maturing of the interpretation of God. Makes perfect sense to me.-
> dhw: But you are right that worship of some kind seems to permeate most societies. The question is whether all of them have latched on to some kind of universal truth, or the self-conscious human mind simply needs explanations of the inexplicable, as well as the hope that some greater power (even if it is terrifying) might help us to overcome the dangers and insecurities of life on Earth.-How much danger do you feel know? How insecure are you? That would apply to uncivilized ancient tribes. But even now many people need religion and its comforts. At some elemental level we seem to need religion.