Ants are a good comparison between our level of existence and those things which may be “God-like”. It fits.
As a rational being, why would I want to voluntarily end my existence? As a rational being, why would I want to end someone Else’s existence unless they were a direct threat to my continued existence?
Why would I trust anyone Else’s words that might contravene what my own intelligence it telling me about how my life should be lived? Especially when there are competing religions offering those words...
On what basis do you make that assertion?
As a rational being, why would I want to voluntarily end my existence? As a rational being, why would I want to end someone Else’s existence unless they were a direct threat to my continued existence?
Lots of people want to end their existence. Some out of a feeling of remorse, which you may not find rational. Some because the concept of existing is no longer entertaining to them.
Why would I trust anyone Else’s words that might contravene what my own intelligence it telling me about how my life should be lived?
You were the one who pointed out the limits of your intelligence. I know there are limits to mine. Deciding what is real based solely on my own intelligence seems like a bad idea.
Especially when there are competing religions offering those words...
I don't have any problem applying my intelligence to what competing religions, or even competing gods say.