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What is the concept of God according to Nietzsche?

All gods are mere mental fabrications that imprison the spirit; true creativity lies in serving life, not in re-polishing metaphysical lies.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, Nietzsche’s ‘God’ is a fiction: though he proclaimed ‘God is dead,’ he inconsistently urged inventing a ‘better’ God—still only a refined lie. All gods, of any religion, are mental fabrications that become prisons; a ‘better’ God would forge stronger chains. True creativity should serve life—people, art, society—not re‑polishing metaphysical falsehoods.
Nietzsche said God is dead, but trying to make a ‘better God’ is still pretend—drop it and create better lives instead.
Why this matters practically
- Stop chasing improved beliefs; free your mind from mental prisons.
- Invest creativity in real improvements—relationships, work, art, community.
- Recognize refined lies and choose truth-focused living.
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