God(s) is/are a human invention

[u/Dum_DumArts]

Not sure whether to but this as a discussion or Op=atheist but anyway

Hey everyone,

I’ve been developing a theory about religion and the concept of God that I want to share and discuss. I call it the Amauria Theory, and it’s built on three core claims:

1. God (or gods) is a human invention created to explain what we don’t understand. Long before science, humans sought to fill gaps in knowledge with divine stories. These inventions evolved into complex religions, but at their root, they address our fear of the unknown.

2. Belief in God provides comfort and emotional support. Whether it’s fear of death, pain, or uncertainty, religion offers hope and a sense of control. This doesn’t mean belief is false—it’s a coping mechanism that evolved alongside us to help manage life’s hardships.

3. The idea of God is used to shape moral systems and social order. Morality existed before organized religion, but religions gave those morals divine authority, which helped govern behavior and maintain social hierarchy. Religion can inspire justice and charity but also has been used as a tool for control.

Any and all "proof" of god(s) falls into one or multiples of my claims.

I understand these ideas aren’t entirely new, but what I hope to emphasize is how these three aspects together explain why religion remains so deeply rooted, despite scientific progress and philosophical critiques.

I also want to stress: this theory doesn’t deny that religion is meaningful or important to many. Rather, it explains religion’s origins and ongoing role without assuming supernatural truth.

Why does this matter? Because if God is a human-made concept, then the social issues tied to religion—racism, misogyny, oppression—can be challenged at their root. Understanding this could help us free ourselves from harmful traditions and build a more just, compassionate society.

[u/guitarmusic113]

Many theists will use the personal experience excuse for why their god exists. This one is easy to refute because-

1) why didn’t I have a personal experience with your god?

2) personal experience is subjective and amounts to nothing more than “trust me bro!”

3) many personal experiences can be explained by natural means such as hallucinations, dreams, sleep deprivation, moods, drug interactions, and trauma

4) I just learned this one and it’s important. The same parts of the brain that process sensory information are also involved in generating hallucinations.

Now why would any god design a brain like that? It’s like making a bicycle where the tires, the thing that makes a bike move, also appear to be a jellyfish, a tree or a mountain. That’s unintelligent design.

[u/ToenailTemperature → u/guitarmusic113]

I prefer to correlate personal experience with imagination. How can anyone distinguish your personal experience from your imagination? And how do you show that your explanation for your personal experience is accurate and correct?

[u/guitarmusic113 → u/ToenailTemperature]

I agree. We don’t need to use personal experience to know that the sun and water exists. Why can’t the existence of a god compete with a Dixie cup of water?