Is the fantasy of an omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient God a covert expression of man's will to power?
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"The belief in an omnipotent God is not a path to strength, but a disguise for our deepest insecurities, a psychological sickness masquerading as faith."
According to Osho, the fantasy of an omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient God arises from two roots: fear of life, death, and not knowing oneself, and a compensatory will to power born of inferiority. By identifying with an all-powerful deity or his representatives, the believer borrows a sense of greatness—becoming a 'mini‑god'—but this only masks insecurity; it is psychological sickness, not a cure.
We imagine an all-powerful God because we’re scared and feel small, and pretending we’re close to Him makes us feel big for a while.
Why this matters practically
- Notice when belief is masking fear or inferiority instead of addressing it.
- Build inner strength and self-understanding rather than borrowing power from authority.
- Avoid manipulation by leaders who exploit your need to feel powerful.
- Build inner strength and self-understanding rather than borrowing power from authority.
- Avoid manipulation by leaders who exploit your need to feel powerful.
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