Believers ascribe human characteristics to God with such certainty. This is known as anthropomorphism. But it is perfectly possible for there to be a god which doesn’t love, doesn’t feel, doesn’t share human qualities and characteristics, so doesn’t give a damn what humans get up to. That god could be simply a metaphysical force, a god without consciousness. — © Mark Alexander
Sunday, June 07, 2026
It’s True Because… Faith?
Believers ascribe human characteristics to God with such certainty. This is known as anthropomorphism. But it is perfectly possible for there to be a god which doesn’t love, doesn’t feel, doesn’t share human qualities and characteristics, so doesn’t give a damn what humans get up to. That god could be simply a metaphysical force, a god without consciousness. — © Mark Alexander