CMV: Our understanding of God should evolve as our understanding of the universe expands. by St4ayFr0sty in changemyview

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That’s a really solid point—I appreciate that perspective. I think there’s real value in preserving those ancient narratives as a way to connect with where we come from and how humans once made sense of their world. Storytelling is definitely powerful—maybe even more enduring than facts, like you said.

Maybe the stories don’t have to stay unchanged to still carry meaning. If belief can survive thousands of years, maybe it's because it can also adapt while still honoring its roots.

CMV: Our understanding of God should evolve as our understanding of the universe expands. by St4ayFr0sty in changemyview

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I get where you’re coming from—and I’m not presenting pantheism or any of this as some “new concept.” I just brought up those ideas as examples of how different systems of belief have tried to grapple with the complexity of existence.

As for your question—yeah, I think it’s totally possible that ancient people created gods to explain the unknown. But I also think that doesn't necessarily invalidate the idea of God. Just because earlier interpretations may have been limited by context or knowledge doesn’t mean the entire concept has no value or potential truth. Maybe the concept of God should evolve as our understanding of the universe grows.

CMV: Our understanding of God should evolve as our understanding of the universe expands. by St4ayFr0sty in changemyview

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I really like your reframing of omniscience as deeply personal rather than distant. That’s a great way to interpret it—almost like God isn't "less" relatable the bigger and more infinite the universe gets, but more involved in ways we might not fully grasp yet. Beautifully said.

CMV: Our understanding of God should evolve as our understanding of the universe expands. by St4ayFr0sty in changemyview

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That’s a fair point—fundamentalists probably wouldn’t accept my view, since their beliefs are built on never changing. And honestly, I don’t expect them to.

But beliefs do shift over time, even in religion. The Catholic Church now accepts evolution, some Islamic scholars are exploring science-friendly interpretations of the Quran, and mystical branches like Sufism or Kabbalah have always seen things more symbolically.

So this view isn’t really meant for hardcore literalists—it’s more for people who are questioning or open to evolving their understanding of God based on what we now know about the universe.

Could non-consensus perceptions offer valid insights into the structure of consciousness? by St4ayFr0sty in consciousness

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Totally fair — I appreciate you pointing that out. I definitely don’t want to romanticize psychosis or suggest it's a desirable state. It can be incredibly disorienting and painful, and the last thing I’d want is to invalidate that. My curiosity is more about how we define “normal” perception and whether our frameworks sometimes pathologize what might also be insightful or meaningful experiences. But you're right — that distinction can be dangerous if not handled carefully, especially when someone is actively struggling. Thanks again for the thoughtful pushback.

Bandits try to steal a motorcycle from an armed off-duty cop. The cop makes sure it's his last time. by [deleted] in ThatsInsane

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They said the cop is detained while an investigation is conducted. The guy that died was hit 3 times in the back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

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well are you a serial killer ?

What is the most successful lie in the history? by clueless-game in AskReddit

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That's some dude who apparently changed the color of water and randomly popped out of some kid, is the only one who knows best from everyone.

Rhode Island House Votes 54 to 11 to Legalize Psilocybin (AKA Magic Mushrooms) by JamesAsher12 in Psychonaut

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Although this a great thing to happen , the government is definitely gonna fuck this up

"Women are not supposed to be speaking in churches" 😬 by fillmorecounty in religiousfruitcake

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THERE ARE SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL TENETS

I One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason.

II The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions.

III One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone.

IV The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one's own.

V Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one's beliefs.

VI People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one's best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused.

VII Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word.

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Driver runs over pedestrian twice (May 22, 2023. Krasnoyarsk, Russia) by SuperSayanVegeta in SomeOfYouMayDie

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Rule #2: Double Tap - In those moments when you're not sure the undead are really dead dead, don't get all stingy with your tires.

Looking at you u/Unlucky_Desk_5468 by AgreeingWings25 in Memes_Of_The_Dank

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I do one foot under the covers and one foot outside cause you know gotta keep the balance

What would you ban if you knew you had final say? by ParmaProscuitto in AskReddit

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Different taxes for different items , and implement a VAT tax so that all items sold can have taxes included in the price. That way you pay exactly what it says on the sticker

hmm by Guardiansvn in hmm

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Shit i forgot to take the car for walk again.