That’s a very good question; everyone has trouble with believing in something that cannot be observed with the senses. I will take a theologian’s position and answear this question. Everything around us we can perceive through our senses has a purpose. Where did this come from? Humans have been fueding over this question for thousands of years. Nobody really knows how the universe actually originated therefore making many believing in a Creater which goes by many names. I belive it is very logical to belive in God, like all things that we know that function have a creator and a purpose from toothpicks to computers. Therefore there must be a creator of the universe because it too must have a purpose. It is very hard to comprehend the possibility of a Supreme Being since he/she/it does not follow the rules of time, does not take up space, is all knowing, transcendent and omnipresent. Though many religions have contradictions, the main theme is all the same: The Golden Rule. It is very hard to believe in something you cannot see that’s why people make the leap of faith and feel good living pure and virtous lives.
Great question, you see people always stumble upon this question... the exsitence of God. I believe it is logical to believe in God and that His exsistance is real. If you were to look at it in a way that in every religious book there is always proof of His exsistance. For example, in Islam He states that we are put here for a test and will be judged on our actions. Also, all of the events that have been happening in the world are stated in the Qur'an ( Islamic Holy book). For example, great buildings will fall(twin towers), many people will die from one event ( tsunami and what happened in Japan). Thus, from all of the proof in the books, it basically shows you that there is a higher exsistance.
I agree with you Aliyah. It is extremely difficult to believe in something you have never seen. I myself do not believe in God because there is no proof of him. Yes there is the bible but no one can prove that the contents of it are true. Also, he cannot or rather does not answer prayers. There are many people who continually pray and say that the good things that happen in their life are because of him, when really any of these can be completely coincidental. And to go back to your original question, he has never appeared before man which makes it illogical to say that he does in fact exist when no one has ever seen him.
This predicament is commonly theorized in philosophy, especially modern philosophy, as it is viewed that one can not necessarily prove God’s existence. Rather than pick sides, I’ll provide reasoning for both.
Believing that God exists can be proven to be found within one’s faith. If one consorts that life is a test and in so doing follows the practises of a religion that sights God as benevolent, virtuous and omnipotent—who will ultimately judge their actions at one point in time—then His existence is unquestionably real. The ability to feel emotions, the five senses, the pain one can articulate through words are all deemed to be evidence of his supremacy. While it may seem irrational to believe this, its reasoning is valid.
The opposition might argue this by tackling justifiable truth; for instance, gravity is something scientifically evidenced or two plus two equalling four is mathematical. Understandably, though things seemingly unreal are debated as true, their very existence can also be questioned. Despite this claim, simply arguing that something is true without sighting it is irrational for how can one’s senses then be undoubtedly trusted.
Aren't there a lot of things we can't see but still believe in? If we see god what good is that for us? If god comes down from wherever he is, won't everyone believe in him? Then what's the point in that? I believe that god is testing us to see which one of us would believe in him without seeing him, we have the freewill to choose.. I think if people look more closely you'll see the signs of god's existence; about the comment Shenese wrote, to further explain it, Muslims proof that god exists is the Quran, it is the only book that has not been altered in any way(the original lies in Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Egypt). With reason and logic, it makes sense to believe in god..
I find it interesting in the Christian belief that God actually appears to man in the flesh. No other religion claims to be what Jesus is. Now you may disregard this as inaccurate and authentically invalid. However, there are thousands of manuscripts, more than any other piece of antiquity, that give quantitative and qualitative evidence for the validity of the biblical records. As well, the four gospels were written within the time of Christ, giving them eye-witness status, a claim no other religion can match. The person of Jesus is so astronomically defined in history that if he did not exist, then all history should stand in question. There are numerous un-biblical sources that prove his existence as well
All I'm saying is that the founder of Christianity is entirely unique, He claimed to be God (and yes the records show he did claim this, standing before the Sanhedrin). If you take away Moses, Muhammad, Buddha etc, the religion still functions, if you eliminate Christ you are left with nothing. As well, Christianity is the only religion in which salvation cannot be achieved by our good deeds or ethics. All other religions claim this. It's not what we do, but it's what has been done for us, by grace. Who can save themselves? All I'm saying is this is entirely unique.
Talk about prophesy, the person of Jesus Christ fulfilled 109 biblical prophesies. Doubt the authenticity and validity? Like i said before, thousands(quantitative) of verified(qualitative) manuscripts attest to this. Still don't believe? It's no secret, just do some academic, unbiased research.
Also, knowledge by revelation began with the Judeo-christian religion, also entirely unique.
The universe gives reason for God. From the fine-tuned laws of physics, the information bearing properties of the cell, and the morality of the human heart. I believe this is more than enough observational evidence to believe in God. But which God? The same God that reveals logical evidence for his existence shown by the universe would reveal logical evidence for his belief shown on this planet. This God would be utterly unique and unmatched.
Jesus Christ is so utterly unique that no other religious founder can be brought up to his level so people try to bring him down to their level (man, myth, legend, invention).
Even though many people have not observed god, however people believe in god because god is someone that gives us faith. People believe that without god, us humans wouldn't exist, and that god has created us for our own well being. Not only that, but god is someone that we should cherish and appreciate. People may also believe in god because god can reincarnate and can never die in which people favor this the most. People believe that because god has this power, and that we should stand along with god in order for the outcome of our lives to be satisfactory.
Of course we can believe in something we haven't observed. There are many things about the world and even the universe (space) we do not fully know, understand, and definitely not all have seen, but we believe them anyways. Religion and the belief in God is an example of this, we have never seen this being, but through certain events and scriptures, we make our own conclusions and judgements,along with the comforting factor of his existence to form our belief
Rationalizing is a dangerous way to prove the existence of God. People often use rationalization to prove the existence of God and at the same time we also try to follow the same path which often leads to the wrong conclusion. I guess it would be a persons own faith and belief without having to see it, for example: We can't see air but it is still there, similarly peoples belief in God.
We can definitely believe in things we have not observed. Our beliefs may not be rational or logical or valid, but the beliefs can still exist. I personally think that people believe in God because it's 'drilled' into their heads by others and the power of influence. Some people choose to believe in God because it is comforting, and because people like to have answers to things. Others choose not to believe in God because they feel there is another logical answer to the question of our existence. I choose not to believe in God because i believe there is another answer. I just don't know what the answer could be. I have chosen to wait as long as I must wait to get an answer to the question of existence, rather than to just accept the theory of a God.
People choose to believe in God because of signs which lead to the belief of God like coincidences, holy books, certain events of a person's life etc. Bigger than that, believing in God is something which helps most people live their lives because it gives them something to give them hope. It is comforting because nobody likes to believe that their life is meaningless and will just perish into nothing. They have comfort in believing that God is protecting them and is there when they die, so even if they can't completely see God, they can see Him with their hearts.
That’s a very good question; everyone has trouble with believing in something that cannot be observed with the senses. I will take a theologian’s position and answear this question. Everything around us we can perceive through our senses has a purpose. Where did this come from? Humans have been fueding over this question for thousands of years. Nobody really knows how the universe actually originated therefore making many believing in a Creater which goes by many names. I belive it is very logical to belive in God, like all things that we know that function have a creator and a purpose from toothpicks to computers. Therefore there must be a creator of the universe because it too must have a purpose. It is very hard to comprehend the possibility of a Supreme Being since he/she/it does not follow the rules of time, does not take up space, is all knowing, transcendent and omnipresent. Though many religions have contradictions, the main theme is all the same: The Golden Rule. It is very hard to believe in something you cannot see that’s why people make the leap of faith and feel good living pure and virtous lives.
ReplyDeleteGreat question, you see people always stumble upon this question... the exsitence of God. I believe it is logical to believe in God and that His exsistance is real. If you were to look at it in a way that in every religious book there is always proof of His exsistance. For example, in Islam He states that we are put here for a test and will be judged on our actions. Also, all of the events that have been happening in the world are stated in the Qur'an ( Islamic Holy book). For example, great buildings will fall(twin towers), many people will die from one event ( tsunami and what happened in Japan). Thus, from all of the proof in the books, it basically shows you that there is a higher exsistance.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Aliyah. It is extremely difficult to believe in something you have never seen. I myself do not believe in God because there is no proof of him. Yes there is the bible but no one can prove that the contents of it are true. Also, he cannot or rather does not answer prayers. There are many people who continually pray and say that the good things that happen in their life are because of him, when really any of these can be completely coincidental. And to go back to your original question, he has never appeared before man which makes it illogical to say that he does in fact exist when no one has ever seen him.
ReplyDeleteThis predicament is commonly theorized in philosophy, especially modern philosophy, as it is viewed that one can not necessarily prove God’s existence. Rather than pick sides, I’ll provide reasoning for both.
ReplyDeleteBelieving that God exists can be proven to be found within one’s faith. If one consorts that life is a test and in so doing follows the practises of a religion that sights God as benevolent, virtuous and omnipotent—who will ultimately judge their actions at one point in time—then His existence is unquestionably real. The ability to feel emotions, the five senses, the pain one can articulate through words are all deemed to be evidence of his supremacy. While it may seem irrational to believe this, its reasoning is valid.
The opposition might argue this by tackling justifiable truth; for instance, gravity is something scientifically evidenced or two plus two equalling four is mathematical. Understandably, though things seemingly unreal are debated as true, their very existence can also be questioned. Despite this claim, simply arguing that something is true without sighting it is irrational for how can one’s senses then be undoubtedly trusted.
Aren't there a lot of things we can't see but still believe in? If we see god what good is that for us? If god comes down from wherever he is, won't everyone believe in him? Then what's the point in that? I believe that god is testing us to see which one of us would believe in him without seeing him, we have the freewill to choose.. I think if people look more closely you'll see the signs of god's existence; about the comment Shenese wrote, to further explain it, Muslims proof that god exists is the Quran, it is the only book that has not been altered in any way(the original lies in Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Egypt). With reason and logic, it makes sense to believe in god..
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting in the Christian belief that God actually appears to man in the flesh. No other religion claims to be what Jesus is. Now you may disregard this as inaccurate and authentically invalid. However, there are thousands of manuscripts, more than any other piece of antiquity, that give quantitative and qualitative evidence for the validity of the biblical records. As well, the four gospels were written within the time of Christ, giving them eye-witness status, a claim no other religion can match. The person of Jesus is so astronomically defined in history that if he did not exist, then all history should stand in question. There are numerous un-biblical sources that prove his existence as well
ReplyDeleteAll I'm saying is that the founder of Christianity is entirely unique, He claimed to be God (and yes the records show he did claim this, standing before the Sanhedrin). If you take away Moses, Muhammad, Buddha etc, the religion still functions, if you eliminate Christ you are left with nothing. As well, Christianity is the only religion in which salvation cannot be achieved by our good deeds or ethics. All other religions claim this. It's not what we do, but it's what has been done for us, by grace. Who can save themselves? All I'm saying is this is entirely unique.
Talk about prophesy, the person of Jesus Christ fulfilled 109 biblical prophesies. Doubt the authenticity and validity? Like i said before, thousands(quantitative) of verified(qualitative) manuscripts attest to this. Still don't believe? It's no secret, just do some academic, unbiased research.
Also, knowledge by revelation began with the Judeo-christian religion, also entirely unique.
The universe gives reason for God. From the fine-tuned laws of physics, the information bearing properties of the cell, and the morality of the human heart. I believe this is more than enough observational evidence to believe in God. But which God? The same God that reveals logical evidence for his existence shown by the universe would reveal logical evidence for his belief shown on this planet. This God would be utterly unique and unmatched.
Jesus Christ is so utterly unique that no other religious founder can be brought up to his level so people try to bring him down to their level (man, myth, legend, invention).
Even though many people have not observed god, however people believe in god because god is someone that gives us faith. People believe that without god, us humans wouldn't exist, and that god has created us for our own well being. Not only that, but god is someone that we should cherish and appreciate. People may also believe in god because god can reincarnate and can never die in which people favor this the most. People believe that because god has this power, and that we should stand along with god in order for the outcome of our lives to be satisfactory.
ReplyDeleteOf course we can believe in something we haven't observed. There are many things about the world and even the universe (space) we do not fully know, understand, and definitely not all have seen, but we believe them anyways. Religion and the belief in God is an example of this, we have never seen this being, but through certain events and scriptures, we make our own conclusions and judgements,along with the comforting factor of his existence to form our belief
ReplyDeleteRationalizing is a dangerous way to prove the existence of God. People often use rationalization to prove the existence of God and at the same time we also try to follow the same path which often leads to the wrong conclusion. I guess it would be a persons own faith and belief without having to see it, for example: We can't see air but it is still there, similarly peoples belief in God.
ReplyDeleteWe can definitely believe in things we have not observed. Our beliefs may not be rational or logical or valid, but the beliefs can still exist. I personally think that people believe in God because it's 'drilled' into their heads by others and the power of influence. Some people choose to believe in God because it is comforting, and because people like to have answers to things. Others choose not to believe in God because they feel there is another logical answer to the question of our existence. I choose not to believe in God because i believe there is another answer. I just don't know what the answer could be. I have chosen to wait as long as I must wait to get an answer to the question of existence, rather than to just accept the theory of a God.
ReplyDeletePeople choose to believe in God because of signs which lead to the belief of God like coincidences, holy books, certain events of a person's life etc. Bigger than that, believing in God is something which helps most people live their lives because it gives them something to give them hope. It is comforting because nobody likes to believe that their life is meaningless and will just perish into nothing. They have comfort in believing that God is protecting them and is there when they die, so even if they can't completely see God, they can see Him with their hearts.
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