: Re: How can I design a "rational" religion that eliminates faith as a requirement? Faith is defined as a belief in God based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. Religion and science can

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You might want to read some Greek myths. Their pantheon represented deities, great and small, and each brook had its naiad. The supernatural infused nature.

You have what seems a credible religion. There exist religions that have no deity - just a philosophy. Wisdom religions promote faith in wisdom and intelligence. Faith need not involve deity at all - it is any belief held without supporting evidence and some are held contrary to existing evidence. Disproving faith often strengthens it.

A creator god who is the universe should not be difficult for a reader to accept. The Egyptian pantheon (I read too much mythology as a child) even has a god of chaos - Set, destroyer of worlds.

Pantheons have balance. One god pulls, another pushes. The equilibrium is what matters. Keeping the universe ticking will require cooperation between the deities, but it is their job and raison d’etre so the task is performed.

The worshippers who become aware of the new gods could act almost as the high priest of such.

Note I am construing literal gods here - might as well have some fun and create a good pantheon. Apollo was god of the sun before he acquired other responsibilities: healing, prophecy etc.

Read some myths and see how all was explained to the ancients and use any that apply to your scenario.

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