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For the same reason any symbol is needed: to symbolize. It focuses feelings. Example: The marriage ring. Of course some people can do without, but symbols have a confirming and magnifying power.
Others might say that God's existence needs no symbol since He is so great He cannot be symbolized - that any and all symbols will be inadequate. They might even go further and point to prohibitions on making images of God and then relate it to this. Others might also add that true worship of God is 'in spirit and in truth' and therefore it is compromised by symbols.
Symbols, if their limitations are recognized, can on the other hand highlight specific aspects of who God is - as long as their limitations are recognized and they do not become an object of worship in themselves. As a representation of who God is symbols may have value for some, but they in themselves cannot demonstrate or prove His existence or non-existence.
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What are the names of the Gods who Govern Existence?
All conditional things in this whole cosmos/universe exist in the form of energy. As such all things are governed by the Natural Laws of Existence/Nature. Gods are created to show all existence the way to exist in accordance with Nature. Gods are created in different time of needs and different location of the universe for such purpose.
How did Zeus decide who the gods stood for?
Gods (any) do not justify their decisions to mortals.
Is there concrete proof of the existence of Hindu gods?
There is no concrete scientific proof of the existence of Hindu gods, as their existence is based on faith and belief rather than empirical evidence. Hinduism is a religion that is rooted in mythology and spiritual teachings, and the existence of gods is a matter of personal faith for followers of the religion.
What is the symbol of Pelops?
Most gods have a symbol. Pelops is human, no symbol.
How do people believe in gods existence?
They have faith.
Does the Bible acknowledge the existence of other gods?
Yes, the Bible acknowledges the existence of other gods, but emphasizes the worship of only one true God.
How did the ancient Greeks justify their actions based on the gods?
they kept the gods in modern day life and held festivals and plays to honer them.
Who question the existence of the traditional Greek gods?
Sophists
Is Buddhism monotheitsic or polytheistic?
Buddhism is non-theistic. It neither needs or recognizes gods as agents of answering prayers, helping or hindering mankind or being judges of human behaviour. The need to prove or disprove the existence of gods is unimportant
What was the sun god's symbol?
The Inca sun gods symbol is gold
What is the difference between atheism and agonsticism?
Atheism is the lack of belief in a god or gods, while agnosticism is the belief that the existence of a god or gods is unknown or unknowable. Atheists assert that there is no evidence for the existence of a deity, whereas agnostics question whether such evidence could ever be found.
What were the gods' goal of existence in Judaism?
Not applicable. We believe in One God, who created the universe. We have no "gods" or idols.
