Many, many gods

In the Aug. 20 editorial, our friends at The Spokesman-Review proclaim they welcome different viewpoints. Our God-believers certainly make numerous comments in the paper centering on one storied God.

Actually, from Abassi to Zeus, there are more than a thousand stories of gods, and, I might add, a plethora of goddess stories. In one area or another, they have been rigorously believed. Some gods are good, some bad, and others a mixture. Many created humans.

A typical example is the storied mighty Atlas who could hold planet Earth on his shoulders. Of course, one thing is missing in this equation; the mighty Atlas. The same is true of the others. The reason for this is, quite simply, that the gods didn’t create humans. Just the opposite. Humans created the gods.

This is psychology with a tinge of biology subject. In one form or another, the central axioms are about manipulation. I first honed into that situation long ago. Yet, humans do many other things besides making up tales of gods.

For the longer term, I would suggest a bit more rational and studious behaviors would extend humankind’s existence.

Gordon Sanders

Spokane