Isn't it arrogant to think that some god made this world for you. That you are the # 1 species?

Question

THINK! A bronze age guy who has no scientific knowledge looks around... Hmmmm there's food and water for me, there's women for me.... HEY! This world MUST have been made for me.And the creator made these animals for me to kill and eat. I AM WHY THIS WORLD WAS MADE!.

BS!

Answer 1

It is very arrogant. That we are the #1 species is a load of crap as far as I'm concerned...animals are far better than most people I know.

Answer 2

Maybe if you look at it that way it is arrogance. But I would rather believe that God (his name is to be capitalized by the way) created this world, and believe that only through his Son can we make it to heaven. As opposed to thinking that this world just happened to become and our existence is completely meaningless.

I never understood how someone with "scientific knowledge" can truly believe in the big bang theory. It is completely unscientific and has in no way ever been proven. It is simply a theory.

If it takes a man and a woman to create another human being, where did the first man and first woman (Adam and Eve) come from? Even if you don't believe my Bible is a true document (which by the way, scientists and other scholars have been trying, unsuccessfully, to prove as false for years and years now) you have to admit the first man and woman had to come from somewhere. Where do you think they came from, a drop from a sports drink bottle?

But then, if you agree that no one has been able to prove my Bible false then you have to agree that God made us, humans, to be ruler over every wild beast and creature of the air and seas.

Answer 3

This is an interesting, but uninformed and ignorant, way to look at the Creation account in the Judeo/Christian religion.

This assumes that the object of the Creation account is the created. That is incorrect. The whole point is that "God did this". God created the world, and He did this for a reason.

Knowing our position as caretakers/participants in creation is not arrogance. Instead, for those who want to realize it, it is a realization of responsibility. Our place in creation is not one of Dictator, it is Caretaker. Sadly, though, most people don't realize this, and the mess in the world is the visible result.

Of course, when you start from the premise of "God does not exist", then you will not be able to fully understand our views. You have removed the relational aspect of theology from your questions. Without that, none of it will make sense!

Answer 4

Yes. What is sad is that this species egomania seems to have grown stronger over time. You'd think people would wake up to the fact that in the grand scheme of things the human race isn't all that important.

Answer 5

Just because we are *considered* the most intelligent species does not mean we dominate the planet. All living creatures were put here to live and work together. The Earth gave us life and we need to be respecting Her and all the life She gave.

But what do I know, I'm just some silly treehugger Druid.

Answer 6

This is one reason so many Christianists want to force public schools to teach “Intelligent Design” in the public school. Science scares them. Remember Galileo? Who dared to put the Sun at the center of the universe? Well as I always say, the truth will set you free, but it won’t make you any friends. (Yes I know he recanted to save his ***.)
If Christianists win on Darwin are we going to have to go back to an earth-centered universe?

Answer 7

The human race is only one invasion by Kanamits away from enlightenment.

Answer 8

Exactly, my friend.
But of course... I wonder if any other animal thinks this? Certainly cats must... ^_^

Answer 9

Yes, the epitome of arrogance.(and stupidity)

Answer 10

Hasn't anyone read the BIBLE? It gives all the answers right there.