New Worlds: What Makes a God

[swan_tower]

For the month of July, the New Worlds Patreon turns its attention back to religion -- this time for a look at some of its underlying concepts. We begin with what makes a god . . . which is something that differs quite a bit depending on what religion you ask! Comment over there.

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[mrissa]

One of the most annoying arguments I ever had with a friend was when he insisted that "immortal" was part of what it meant to be a god, and looked at me blankly when I sad, "Kin dies, cattle die, even the gods themselves must one day die." Him: "Huh?"

[swan_tower]

How does one deal with a man who doesn't know his Hávamál???