God is function without form -- a conceptual entity often central to tribal identity, a mythic glue for social cohesion, a psychological source of hope and comfort, and a powerful talisman protected by assumed infallibility and supportive social taboos. Yet he is, after all, puppet rather than creator -- and -- shaped by his self-appointed messengers -- is not exempt from the corruptive influence of power. Too human, with power of divine pretence, he becomes his satanic counterpart. (Observation #2369)

[Please note: If you decide to retain this submission – could you please add it to my existing original account – the one clearly visible to those who google “Dr. Idel Dreimer?” Recent additions have been sent elsewhere – I think to some other account in my name – or to some unreachable limbo. Please? If we could re-establish that wonderful, reliable link between my submissions and the original account opened 11 years ago, my faith in humanity would be restored! Further -- I could then re-submit the missing quotes with some expectation that they would be placed in my original account.]