For example, the Gnostic mythology describes a demented demiurgos or creator-god who contrives to deceive and ensnare humankind. In this view the creator is evil, selfish, and malicious, but there is a more powerful, benevolent, and sublime divinity "above" him.
Are you suggesting something like this, or simply outright maltheism?
If maltheism turns out to be true, then I'm just plain wrong. But in that case, like the old song goes, I don't want to be right.
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For example, the Gnostic mythology describes a demented demiurgos or creator-god who contrives to deceive and ensnare humankind. In this view the creator is evil, selfish, and malicious, but there is a more powerful, benevolent, and sublime divinity "above" him.
Are you suggesting something like this, or simply outright maltheism?
If maltheism turns out to be true, then I'm just plain wrong. But in that case, like the old song goes, I don't want to be right.