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A secret of the infinite
Jan. 24th, 2008 09:35 pmOne day there will be a religion whose principle tenet is that the whole universe only exists while God is watching it. As an extension of this premise, it will come to be understood that bad things happen because God can be distracted.
Theories will abound as to what might distract God, including anger, love, prayer, large groups of emotional people, invocation of His name, power, and fame. The faithful will attempt to do as little as possible to draw God's attention to themselves, for to do otherwise would risk His focus being turned away from the balance of the universe and the very existence of reality.
True proponents of the faith will live quiet, unassuming lives. Sleep is seen as the ultimate act of devotion.
This religion won't go far. The ideal to do as little as possible extends to spreading the word.
And if God can be diverted by mere humans from His sacred task, He won't even notice the handful fewer distractions amongst the teeming billions.
Theories will abound as to what might distract God, including anger, love, prayer, large groups of emotional people, invocation of His name, power, and fame. The faithful will attempt to do as little as possible to draw God's attention to themselves, for to do otherwise would risk His focus being turned away from the balance of the universe and the very existence of reality.
True proponents of the faith will live quiet, unassuming lives. Sleep is seen as the ultimate act of devotion.
This religion won't go far. The ideal to do as little as possible extends to spreading the word.
And if God can be diverted by mere humans from His sacred task, He won't even notice the handful fewer distractions amongst the teeming billions.
