NomadHellscream t1_ivwdivn wrote
In monotheistic religions, God is a benevolent ruler. He will help you if you live by his rules and commandments.
In polytheistic religions, the Gods are basically gangsters. If you don't pay your protection money, there will be an unfortunate accident.
domoincarn8 t1_ivxum5f wrote
There is no way in hell I would call the monotheistic Abhrahmic God "benevolent". The entire Old Testament is well, a testament to his atrocities, for no reason.
He got a makeover later on, but most older polytheistic Gods could not get that makeover, due to their religions dying out.
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