Question 53: IN ANCIENT SCRIPTURES, DEITIES SEEMED TO HAVE FREQUENTLY APPEARED AND INTERACTED CLOSELY WITH HUMANS. WHY DOES THIS NO LONGER HAPPEN?

Question 53: IN ANCIENT SCRIPTURES, DEITIES SEEMED TO HAVE FREQUENTLY APPEARED AND INTERACTED CLOSELY WITH HUMANS. WHY DOES THIS NO LONGER HAPPEN?

Answer: This is a common question raised by atheists: why did Deities appear frequently and communicate directly to humans in ancient times, as described in scriptures, but now seem absent? Many skeptics conclude that the accounts of Gods and Divine Beings in scriptures are either fabricated or should be understood as fables or fairy tales meant for entertainment and moral education rather than as truths to be absolutely believed.Some suggest that humans in ancient times were closer to the Divine because their hearts and minds were more honest and pure. However, when we examine human history, it isclear that people in every era have been equally prone to violence and cruelty.Others hypothesize that the Deities mentioned in ancient religious texts might have been beings from advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. These beings, far more scientifically and technologically advanced than humans on Earth, are revered by humans and might, thus, also have human-like emotions and temperaments. Their presence may have inspired humanity to pursue science, leading to our current advancements.Another perspective is that most human interactions with the Divine occur in dreams or through intermediaries such as spirit possession rather than through direct, physical encounters. It is scarce, or even unlikely, for deities to manifest in specific appearances to communicate directly with humans.Today, human connection with deities seems more abstract and can only be experienced through noble and virtuous living. By leading a kind and ethical life, humans can hold faith that deities still watch over and guide them quietly as long as they genuinely strive for goodness and spiritual cultivation. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,