How does belief in the existence of a genocidal maniac in the sky make you a good and moral person?
It doesn't. It just makes you part of the herd.
You put it most excellent well.
"There are no good gods, boy!"
One dialogue enough to define the nature of god.
It doesn't, It makes you a psychopath on an imaginary leash.
It's not about being good or moral, it's more about being so shit scared of being sent to hell that you obey without question just in case.
I simply cannot fathom being that afraid of anything.
Especially shit that doesn't exist.
@KKGator As the adage has it
Having an imaginary friend is childish
Having an imaginary enemy is insane.
It doesn't
That’s pretty elementary I’d say , my dear Watson!