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It is my opinion, that this God entity we all attempt to define, in only real in the minds of those who have faith in it. That would mean it is a falsehood for those of us who do not accept such things on faith alone. I would agree with the statement that science does a great job of explaining this world we inhabit, and the usefullness of some creator entity is quickly fading.
I prefer to think of all the pieces of the scientific puzzle as "God" and accept my limited understanding of the interactions of matter and energy as the basis for my faith. Indeed I have faith, in science and theory. It is unfortunate that organized religions (western at least) find it appropriate to disenfranchise those in the scientific set, by sticking with outdated dogma, rather than changing with increased knowledge as it has in the past.
As a reformed Catholic, currently Pagan, I still understand the draw of Christian/Catholic faith, but have no further need of it, and I personally feel the better for my loss of this particular form of worship. That said, followers are not wrong, in any way, they are simply doing what they feel works for them. My only dissapointment is the failure of these people to allow me to be who I am.....and stop damning me to Hell.
As a side note...I will say that if this paradise they proclaim is endowed with such negativity and hatred as the current Dogma portrays.....I would prefer to be elsewhere.
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Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha
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