I have no idea how life started or why things are the way they are but I am pretty darn sure the concept of God is simply a psychological phenomenon the likes of which have never been seen. Even if the bible were true and divinely inspired, after reading it with a free mind, I find the bibles god cruel and sick and unfit for worship. If he decides to punish me eternally in a pit of fire so be it. If that is the alternative to worshipping a cruel hearted, blood thirsty being that sits back and watches while children wither up and starve to death, I would walk into hell with my head held high.
whoa nelly!!! Wanna run for President? Well guess what - you don't stand a chance because: you no longer drink the kool-aid and you tell it straight!!! I agree with you that God is simply a pschological ploy - probably evolved into us to keep us motivated. As a reference on this I recommend: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0465006965/ref=pm_dp_ln_b_6/104-2102161-6693503?v=glance&s=books&vi=reviews Take care and thanks for not beating me up too bad, Jack