Whether it’s atheism or deism, the practical implication is the same—God simply has no bearing on one’s daily existence. And the fears and uncertainties that mark our human experience are dealt with the same way—by seeking control. LIFE UNDER GOD seeks control of the world through religion, by manipulating God through ritual or morality. LIFE OVER GOD dismisses this as irrational superstition and seeks control by discovering how the world works and then directly implementing the right principles. LIFE OVER GOD effectively cuts out the middleman and gives us direct control over our lives.
