Deist arguments do not validate your brand of theism.
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No, this may seem true, but no, if you read Lucian, adepts of many of those polytheistic religions would treat their deities like some piece of magic or even like a good aesthetic.
There were cults which required "defending the faith", but, well, not all of them.
many of those polytheistic religions would treat their deities like some piece of magic or even like a good aesthetic
Just like today's believers in Allah, Vishnu, Jesus, or Yahweh. Your observation doesn't really contradict the meme. At its simplest, a reader of the meme could expect to have the same degree of faith they have today just directed towards Shamash. This would include the "good aestheticians" you mention as well as today's true believers.
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Or "none of the above" perhaps
Your god is a lie, my god is a lie - all gods are lies! Hail Eris, all hail Discordia!
Religion is a control mechanism. It helps people feel better about things they can't control, mysterious ways and all that, but it is always about control and power. Ea is gonna get you, be scared