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What is the relationship between the concept of God and human destructiveness throughout history?

Belief in a nonexistent God allows humanity to justify its destructiveness, but in abandoning this illusion, we reclaim our responsibility and awaken to a life of compassion and creativity.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, belief in a nonexistent God secretly licenses human destructiveness: atrocities—from crusades to everyday violence—are justified as “God’s will,” with salvation promised on Judgment Day. By shifting responsibility to a divine puppeteer, people feel free to harm. Abandoning God through meditation restores personal responsibility and awakens creative, compassionate action instead of violence.
If people think a sky-boss will forgive and reward them, they excuse hurting others; when they drop that idea and look within, they choose to be kind and responsible.
Why this matters practically
- Own your choices; stop outsourcing morality.
- Meditate to grow awareness and nonviolence.
- Never justify harm in the name of belief or authority.
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