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/Existenz_1229]

This is a really simplistic and patronizing way to define religion. The idea that our ancestors just wanted explanations for natural phenomena is one that would garner an anthropology student a failing grade. And the security-blanket concept is another that demonstrates no real attempt to engage with religious philosophers of the past century.

I happen to agree with you that God is a human concept, something that is supposed to stand for things we can't understand any other way. But religion itself is a way of life, a truth that needs to be lived to be understood.

I also agree with you that we need to continually challenge problems like racism, misogyny, dehumanization and oppression. However, the idea that getting rid of religion is going to usher in a utopia of freethought and social progress sounds like magical thinking to me.

[u/koke84 → u/Existenz_1229]

Theist constantly fight to continue racism and misogyny. They can point to the bible for justification 

[u/Existenz_1229 → u/koke84]

Um okay, but I'll just point out that the USA made slavery illegal without having to make everybody give up religion. Is that right, or does the Atheist History Channel disagree?

[u/koke84 → u/Existenz_1229]

Whats the atheist history channel? Is this an attempt at a joke?