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Magazine · 11-22-2002, 07:26 AM

In the Renaissance, there were a lot more people than before who didn't believe in the Christian concept of God. And some of them, like Cornelius Agrippa, tried to become God themselves. I think it's actually kind of strange that this hasn't happened more often. There is more than one logical reaction to believing God doesn't exist, but trying to become God yourself is certainly one of them.

I wouldn't try to become God, because I think that position in the universe is taken. But if someone is an atheist, why don't they try to do it? Hell, I would rather live in a universe where an atheist from this forum is God, than where no one is. I think it is strange that fewer atheists have taken this option.

Philosoft · 11-22-2002, 07:50 AM

I think playing fast-and-loose with your terms turns your suggestion into nonsense. What do you mean "become God"? Should we strive to perform creation ex nihilo?

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In any case, I don't think MF&P is the best place for this. MRD perhaps?

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Magazine · 11-22-2002, 07:54 AM

I mean, become a being with great supernatural ability who rules the entire universe.

Yggdrasill · 11-22-2002, 08:00 AM

I would try to become God if I knew how, but sadly, no method of becoming God that I know of has been found.

Do you know of a method to become God?

dangin · 11-22-2002, 08:02 AM

Golly, I guess we would need the ability to be a supernatural ruler. Can you buy that at Wal-Mart?

Seriously, we are god, we made him, we control our lives, and collectively we rule the domain controllable by us.

Do you have any suggestions on how I could become the supernatural omnieverything of the universe. I'd be interested because I'm sure it would help me pick up chicks.

monkey mind · 11-22-2002, 08:06 AM

I heard that mormons believe that they can eventually become gods and even have their own world to rule over. Anyone know anything about this?

I don't think I'd like to hang out with someone who thinks they have achieved godhood. Just try playing cards with that guy, what if he lost?

The Other Michael · 11-22-2002, 09:03 AM

Off to GRD.

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Bible Humper · 11-22-2002, 10:33 AM

Do you perhaps mean "Jesus" specifically when you say "God"? In other words, that we should use our knowledge of religion, gained outside the box as it were, to become L. Ron Hubbards?

What makes you think that Benny Hinn isn't exactly what you're talking about, an atheist fleecing the gullible? I find it hard to believe that even cognitive dissonance could allow that man to think that he is actually performing real miracles....

Shadowy Man · 11-22-2002, 11:58 AM

How do you know I'm not God already?

brighid · 11-22-2002, 12:17 PM

Well ... I have been called a Goddess before, so perhaps I have already achieved some supernatural abilities already

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11-22-2002, 07:26 AM	#1
Magazine Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 40	Should people try to become God? In the Renaissance, there were a lot more people than before who didn't believe in the Christian concept of God. And some of them, like Cornelius Agrippa, tried to become God themselves. I think it's actually kind of strange that this hasn't happened more often. There is more than one logical reaction to believing God doesn't exist, but trying to become God yourself is certainly one of them. I wouldn't try to become God, because I think that position in the universe is taken. But if someone is an atheist, why don't they try to do it? Hell, I would rather live in a universe where an atheist from this forum is God, than where no one is. I think it is strange that fewer atheists have taken this option.

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Philosoft Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast of disorder Posts: 6,829	I think playing fast-and-loose with your terms turns your suggestion into nonsense. What do you mean "become God"? Should we strive to perform creation ex nihilo? {added} In any case, I don't think MF&P is the best place for this. MRD perhaps? [ November 22, 2002: Message edited by: Philosoft ]</p>

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Magazine Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 40	I mean, become a being with great supernatural ability who rules the entire universe.

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Yggdrasill Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kongsberg, Norway. I'm a: Skeptic Posts: 7,597	I would try to become God if I knew how, but sadly, no method of becoming God that I know of has been found. Do you know of a method to become God?

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dangin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Middle, Kansas Posts: 2,637	Golly, I guess we would need the ability to be a supernatural ruler. Can you buy that at Wal-Mart? Seriously, we are god, we made him, we control our lives, and collectively we rule the domain controllable by us. Do you have any suggestions on how I could become the supernatural omnieverything of the universe. I'd be interested because I'm sure it would help me pick up chicks.

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monkey mind Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: canada Posts: 140	I heard that mormons believe that they can eventually become gods and even have their own world to rule over. Anyone know anything about this? I don't think I'd like to hang out with someone who thinks they have achieved godhood. Just try playing cards with that guy, what if he lost?

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The Other Michael Honorary Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the fog of San Francisco Posts: 12,631	Off to GRD. Michael MF&P Moderator, First Class

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Bible Humper Veteran Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,125	Do you perhaps mean "Jesus" specifically when you say "God"? In other words, that we should use our knowledge of religion, gained outside the box as it were, to become L. Ron Hubbards? What makes you think that Benny Hinn isn't exactly what you're talking about, an atheist fleecing the gullible? I find it hard to believe that even cognitive dissonance could allow that man to think that he is actually performing real miracles....

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Shadowy Man Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Shadowy Planet Posts: 7,585	How do you know I'm not God already?

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brighid Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: somewhere in the known Universe Posts: 6,993	Well ... I have been called a Goddess before, so perhaps I have already achieved some supernatural abilities already B

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