Why I Don't Believe in God (But in Goodness)

Disclaimer: This blog reflects personal experiences and introspection. It is not intended to hurt religious sentiments or challenge anyone’s personal faith. Readers are encouraged to reflect and form their own views with empathy and open-mindedness.

I used to be a theist — someone who believed deeply, who chanted malajaap, visited temples regularly, and followed everything I was taught. I prayed sincerely — asked for peace, for answers, for presence. But over time, something changed. The silence I heard in response started speaking louder than any scripture ever could.

This blog is not about rebellion. It is not about mocking anyone’s belief. It is about questioning with respect, thinking freely, and exploring meaning beyond rituals and fear.

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1. If One Creator Exists, Why Are We Divided?

If there's one divine creator behind all existence, why are there countless religions, divisions, and disputes over who is right or wrong? If God is above all religions, then why do institutionalised religions even exist?

To me, religions seem to have been formed by people to guide, but also sometimes to control. This isn’t about blaming faith, but recognising how institutions may have shaped belief to serve power or structure society.

2. What About Dinosaurs?

Science shows us that dinosaurs existed millions of years before humans — yet most sacred texts do not mention them. This raises a simple question: if holy books are divinely inspired, why omit such a significant part of Earth’s story?

Perhaps these books reflect the knowledge and worldview of their time, not necessarily the complete truth of the universe.

3. I Prayed, But Nothing Came

I wasn’t asking for miracles — just peace of mind, a sign, a connection. But the more I prayed, the more I felt like I was speaking into a void. If a loving presence exists, why stay silent when we need comfort the most?

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4. Love Shouldn’t Come with Fear

We often hear: "God loves unconditionally, but..." — followed by a threat of punishment. But is that true love or emotional conditioning? Genuine love is built on understanding, not fear or obedience.

5. If the Creator Made Everything, What About Evil?

If a higher power is all-good and all-powerful, why does evil persist? Why do innocent people suffer while cruelty often flourishes? These questions have haunted philosophers for centuries.

To me, the answer lies in human complexity, not divine design. Perhaps we must accept responsibility for the world we’ve built, rather than wait for supernatural justice.

6. One Creator, Many Religions – A Paradox

Almost every faith claims there’s only one supreme force. If that’s true, why can't we worship together, without labels or borders?

Imagine a parent with many children. Would they want their children to hate each other over who loves the parent more? Unlikely. Unity and shared values matter more than labels.

7. Heaven and Hell: Reward or Control?

We’re told to act righteously to earn paradise, and warned of eternal suffering for misdeeds. But if good deeds are done out of fear or reward, is that true virtue, or another form of desire?

Perhaps heaven and hell are metaphors — not places, but consequences of our choices, here and now.

8. Humanity First

I no longer identify as a follower of any particular religion. I identify as a human and an Indian. I believe that our humanity defines us more than our religious affiliations.

Destruction comes not from lack of religion, but from hatred, greed, ego, and division.

9. What I Truly Believe Now

If the divine exists, I believe it is present in how we treat each other. God is in our homes, in our parents’ smiles, in a child's laughter, and in the safety of women in our society.

In many ways, women are creators of life, nurturing, giving, and enduring. That sacredness deserves reverence, more than any ritual ever could.

10. The True Purpose of Malajaap

Malajaap was never meant to be a routine checklist. It’s a meditative tool to bring clarity, focus, and inner peace. When we truly look within, perhaps we realise that the divine is not outside us, but within us.

Final Thought

Maybe history can't be rewritten, but it can be influenced. That’s why I choose to think, not just follow. To me, the divine isn’t about rituals or fear — it’s about kindness, truth, and courage.

I’m not denying the possibility of a greater force. But I don’t believe in a version of God that demands obedience, threatens punishment, and remains absent in suffering.

I believe in compassion, curiosity, and connection. I believe in love — the kind that doesn’t need fear to exist.