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I do not believe in the Christian God. Most people I talk with probably know this and believe me to be an atheist, which is probably the most true classic religious affiliation that I have. However, I do believe in the value of having a strong set of morals with which one leads their life by - not any specific morals, mind you, just that they exist and be internally consistent. I strive towards personal betterment, revising my morals to more effectively be better in the future. Eventually I'll reach a moral low-energy state where I'll be able to live my life as I see fit, where it doesn't interfere with others.

This is what organized religions generally provide and what I dislike about most of them. The morals in most religions are out of date - they involve too much viral propagation and don't allow for personal moral growth.

That's why I like Discordanism: "It is my firm belief that it is a mistake to hold firm beliefs." It's a little hammer that breaks that annoying rock of morality that most religions have. Eventually most Discordians realize that it's actually humorous in nature and move on to having a nice, wholesome set of beliefs anyhow - just ones that are more practical.

So, on God: If she existed, I imagine she wouldn't want to be worshiped, prayed to, or be displayed piety. If there's a God, we can understand her as effectively as ants can understand a computer. We may reach the day when we can understand God, but until then we should just go about our lives, enjoying them, living and learning how to reach that ultimate state; God is a good goal, but not something to be obsessed with.

God's probably just a kid at a higher-level computer playing with the nifty fractal that is our universe.