A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word, ‘darkness’ on the walls of his cell. C. S. Lewis
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If we knew a human being who demanded constant praise and admiration then we would think they were a bit odd..mayube children need it and it’s nice to get a litttle but if God needed it all the time he’d be a narcissist which is illogical with regard to God
We worship God because it’s in our nature to worship and so we need to worship someone or something which is good.Otherwise we will worship the Queen new kitchens,copper pans, handsome men,lovely womem,loft conversions.expensive food…my calves,my eyes,my mind,your mind,arguing,war,sex,drugs etc,halogen cooking hobs, washing machines,
Better to worship trees if God is not your cup of tea
And I believe many people feel being grateful for the beautiful world is good for us instead of complaining all the time.Gratitude and making up quarrels is good for our spirit.I think it must be terrible for people who commit murder especially because even if they are sorry they can’t bring their victim back.In such a case praying and meditating might help.Sadly most murders take place at home and it seems children are often victims.That is something I don’t know enough about but povery and lack of work for men seem factors..Husbands and wives always quarrel and it’s not beyond imagining we might pick up the bread knife and wave it about.
If I were God I’d prefer people to try to get on with other people instead of worshipping me.In the past the idea we might go to Hell was meant to stop us doing bad things but I don’t think it worked as people in difficult situations lose control and now it is never mentioned.
What is most puzzling is why Christians like the Crusaders thought it was alright to murder hundreds/thousands of Jews and Moslems as they approached the so called Holy Land.You don’t have to be THAT intelligent to see that if God exists he made them as well as us.So why would he want us to kill them?I don’t know whether on balance Christianity has done more harm than good.I fear it may be so….Jesus would be surprised if he saw the Vatican… he is surprised,he told me just now… why not sell it?Give the money to the poor… well,it’s there in the Bible.. the still,small,voice
Jeremiah,why are you here?
How my heart sings 