Does it Matter?

Well, this is an excellent article on the analysis of the traditional Christian arguments for the existence of God. Leaving, germane questions regarding the definition of God and the validity of using the traditional Judeo-Christian model aside, my question as the title of this blog might indicate, does the existence of God or Evolution really matter?

Consider this, first of all most of us know for a fact that we are never going to see God. Sure, we are hopeful that our righteous actions might one day bring us closer to God, but hoping is not the same as believeing it'll come true. Most of us don't believe we will even be able to feel the presence if god

Second, how much of our actions as the modern man is truly because there is a God watching over our shoulder?There are extreme circumstances, sure but by and large, is it not reasonable to assume that most of our actions are governed by what our conscience(read Social onditioning) dictates and the fear of getting caught.

Thirdly, one might say that there are certain people who would take advantage of others' superstitions. But, come on, think about it, does a con man need God to cheat. If it's not God, it's the invisible hand of the market or Aliens descending from outer space.

Yeah, so people spend too much time and money chasing after salvation. I say it's better than looking for consolation in a pub or spending eons in front of the Idiotbox!

Yes, before you ask me, the Terrorist Jehad is more a product of Socio-economic forces than any serious religious dogma.

Most of the atheists that I've had a chance to listen to talk about the need to know the truth and scoff at self delusion. If you want my opinion, the truth along with wit is one of the most overhyped commodities around. Do you want reality in all its manifold misery? What is it alll really about, when all our actions are as drops in this ocean of chaos and randomness(Even if we assume the existence of God!). Is life all about making the best of what you have and aim for the stars when you know the stars are just holes in the blanket and reaching there would only put you at level with million others struggling to reach the next hole over and over again? Not me, thank you. I believe life is all about trying to make yourself as happy as you can be given the circumstances. No point trying to break your back, simply relax and enjoy. Just Show me the way to the Buffet and Plug me in to the Matrix. If religion is the opiate of the masses, Can I get another puff?