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Originally Posted by - Qatada -  We can never be like God, since we are dependent upon Him. God is God because He is perfect and dependent upon no other, there is none like Him in any way or form. He is Perfect, and that is why we take Him as God, while we are weak and prone to error, so He is the Most Merciful, the Forbearing. He gives us a long life so we can learn from our errors, so we can correct ourselves and turn to Him in obedience, so He can forgive us and give us more out of His Mercy and Pleasure. |
I agree, Qatada
But I believe that Bible stories, such as the fall in the garden of Eden and destruction of the Tower of Babel warn us against the human striving and desire to 'become like God'.
Certainly many atheist voices today would claim that we can manage perfectly well (perhaps even better) without God!
Peace