Posts Tagged aethical

Explain to me again why the existence of god (whether all-powerful or mostly-powerful) and the non-existence of empirical evidence of the existence of god are not in conflict with each other.

Let’s not get bogged down in the semantics of empirical evidence. I’m not talking about the wondrous beauty of nature and I’m not talking about inexplicable medical miracles. I’m talking the night and day cold hard dirt of fact. Like the sun and the moon.

If there is a benevolent god, it would seem she/he/it (SHI) is only present in memory and shadow. Like our ethical bent and need for acceptance and love are the remnants left in the pixie dust wake of god’s departure from SHI’s creation. Why would god not speak to our world leaders? Why would god not mention the incoming tsunami that is about to kill thousands? Why would god only channel surf through our history instead of jumping on the dance floor and grinding with the locals?

I’ve labeled myself a hopeful agnostic. So I guess what I’m asking is, “Why does god refuse to speak?”.

Oh wait. He is speaking. I just can’t hear him. Thanks guys. That’s oh so helpful. It’s my fault.