I grew up in a small village where religion was everywhere: in the culture, the morals, and daily life. From a young age, I was taught that goodness and justice existed only because God had defined them. In my view, without Him, there would be no order in the world. Biblical stories reinforced this idea: the faithful were blessed, while non-believers lived in chaos and immorality.
However, one day, I watched a video about Denmark, a country where most people are atheists. I was surprised to see an organized society full of good people living in harmony without any belief in God. This shook my certainties and led me to reflect: if God existed, what would He need to be like to make sense?
If God is all-powerful and good, His laws should be universal, clear, and eternal. But as I studied religious texts, I began to question the reasoning behind some rules. For example, why only 10 commandments? Wouldn’t it make sense to include more, like an 11th, forbidding polygamy, and a 12th, abolishing slavery? The justification that polygamy protected women seems weak when compared to the idea of a God who could provide for everyone. Similarly, why permit any form of slavery, even a milder one? Wouldn’t a perfect God be the first to advocate absolute freedom and equality for all?
Moreover, a just God should judge people by their actions and intentions, not merely by their faith. Why condemn someone who is just, loving, and upright simply because they were born in a context where belief in God wasn’t taught? A truly just supreme being would value the good that each person brings to the world, regardless of their religion.
If God existed, I imagine He would embody perfection: supremely just, clear in His words, and capable of inspiring humanity to improve without causing divisions. His laws wouldn’t be shaped by historical customs but by eternal principles that transcend cultures and generations. Above all, He wouldn’t require worship to offer His love and mercy; He would love unconditionally, valuing goodness and justice in all forms.
This is my vision, but how do you see it? Imagine this sweet fantasy, and think about what you would do if you were a god for a year. I don’t claim to have all the answers and am open to being wrong—this simply reflects my personal opinion.
