Why should I believe in god without proof of his existence?

Question

Why should I believe in god without proof of his existence?

Answer 1

I guess it all depends on where you are looking and what your feelings are when you look. Is your mind open to various possibilities or not?

From a Christian stand point I can say that:

I see the hand of God in nature and in all of life itself. How can a person believe that this whole world came into existence just by chance, for no reason, no actually known starting point, with no plan or "blue print" to follow and by no intelligent power putting things into motion. To believe that things took billions and billions of years, that things went from live? matter and turned into solids (rocks) then into germs, fish, birds, animals, and eventually humans is beyond belief Take a GIANT vacuum cleaner through an aircraft junk yard and when the vacuum cleaner is emptied--out comes a fully assembled functional 747. That sort of thing makes as much sense as evolution. Plus, where is the "In between" being?. Like part fish and part bird, part deer and part horse, and if we evolved from apes, where is the part ape and part man? Ain't none. Creation by God makes more sense.

I can read the most read and best selling book ever written--the Bible, and learn about God. I could read thousands of articles, books, listen to thousands of preachers and learn about God.

In my heart I know there has to be something more than just this life. Something better is yet to come.

I can learn about a person that was God incarnate, walked this earth and went through the trials, temptations, tribulations, good and bad things in life just as we do, but didn't sin. I can find how this person gave up his life so we can be saved. That takes a lot of love, power, righteousness, and concern for us to do such a thing.

I can read in the Bible how all the foretold events (prophesies) were true and have come about I can learn about creation, faithful people, how & why we are saved..

Answer 2

There is one story of a Scholar and an Atheist. Long ago an Atheist did not believe the existence of God. He asked a scholar for a debate about the existence of God. Among the questions are: “Does God exist?” and “If God exists then where is God?”



Then they decided when and where the debate takes place.



The Atheist and the villagers were waiting for the scholar, but the scholar did not come right on time. When the Atheist and the villagers thought that the scholar will not come for the debate, then the scholar showed up.



“I am sorry to keep you waiting for so long. But the rain is so heavy so the river floods. The bridge drifted away so I could not cross it. Thank God suddenly there was a big tree fell down. Then the branches cut out by themselves so the trunk was branchless. After that the trunk was cut and a hole was created so it became a boat. So I used the boat and crossed the river,” said the scholar.



The Atheist and the villagers were laughing. The Atheist said to the villagers, “This scholar is mad. How can a tree became a boat by itself with no one made it? How can a boat exist with no maker who made it?”



The villagers were laughing out loud.



After the people calmed down, the scholar said, “If you believe that the boat could not exist without its maker, then how could you believe the earth, sky, and its contents exist without its creator? Which is the most difficult to make? Making a boat or creating the earth, sky, and its contents?



Hearing that, they realized that they trapped with their own statement.



“Then answer my second question,” said the Atheist. “If God exists, why can’t He be seen? Where is God?” The Atheist thought since he cannot see God then God does not exist.



The scholar slapped the Atheist’s cheek hardly so the Atheist felt so much pain.



“Why did you slap me? It’s very painful”



The scholar asked, “There is no pain. I cannot see pain. Where is pain?”



“The pain is here,” the Atheist pointed his cheek.



“No, I cannot see pain. Do you see the pain?” asked the scholar to the villagers.



The villagers said, “No!”



“So, though we cannot see the pain does not mean that the pain does not exist. So is the God. Just because we cannot see the God does not mean that God does not exist. Though we cannot see Him, but we can see His creations.” Said the scholar.



The argument of the scholar is very simple. Yet, the argument that God does not exist just because human’s sense could not sense the existence of God is very wrong.



How many things that could not be seen or heard by people but exist?



We cannot see the Wind but the Wind exists. We cannot see electricity (what you can see is wire) but electricity exist.



How many things in the sky that billions light years away, even trillions light years away that could not be seen by people yet the things exist?



How many molecular things even nucleus (hair divided in millions) that cannot be seen by people yet exist? People could only see those things by using a very powerful microscope.



How many waves (radio, electromagnetic, electricity, etc) that cannot be seen yet exist?



Those things exist, yet the human sense is very limited so it cannot sense their existence.



The human ability to see colors limited to certain frequencies. People only could hear limited frequencies. Sometimes the light not only very dazzling but also could make people blind. So is the sound. Certain sound could not be heard by human sense while other sound which is very loud could destroy human‘s hearing.



If to sense the creatures of God, sometimes people could not do it, even more to sense the Creator: God!



The Universe, Who is its Creator?



It is hard to proof that God exists. But if we take a look to the planes, cars, TVs, etc, it would be irrational if we say that all exist by themselves. There must be people who make them!



If the simple thing such as the match has its makers, then the universe that far more complex than that must be has its creator.



The Earth where 8 billion people live has circumference 40,000 km. The circumference of the Sun is 4.3 million km. The Sun and its 8 planets along with 100 billion stars are in the Milky Way galaxy whose length is 100,000 light years away.



Milky Way is only a galaxy among thousands galaxies that form a Cluster. This cluster with thousands clusters form 1 Super Cluster. And thousands of Super Clusters form the Universe whose length is 30 billion light years away! Remember, the number 30 billion light years away only current estimation since the strongest telescope today only could reach 15 billion light years away.



Imagine if the distance between Earth and the Sun is 150 million km and passed by the light in just 8 minute, then the whole Universe passed by the light in 30 billion years. That is equal to 285 billion trillion km away. If a man could run 40 km/hour without stopping, he would pass the distance in 810,000 trillion years!



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Answer 3

Why do you need proof to believe when everything around you was not created by man. Perhaps the toys we use are made by men and the buildings but the humans, the animals, birds and fish, the stars and planets, What could have created them but a supreme being far beyond comprehension and you are trying to prove he does not exist. I'm sorry, How can you call yourself an Atheist if you are still searching for answers. Jesus said blessed are they that see and believe and more blessed are they that don't see and believe. Non - belief is a choice to ignore the possibility that there is something capable of creating life greater than themselves. When you believe it you will see it.

Your open mind is what got you to where you are. Don't turn back. There is more than you can imagine.

Don't stop with logic.

Rev. TomCat

Answer 4

Faith can be roughly defined as "belief in something for which there is no tangible evidence". This same definition can be applied to naivety. Naivety, while cute when exhibited by small children, is not a valuable trait that benefits society. When a person pushes their naive beliefs upon others to the point of having those beliefs instilled into legislation, those others have a right to be annoyed. Believing in things that make sense and/or can be proven is logical and the sign of a rational person. Believing in something illogical is the sign of a fool.

Answer 5

It's good to have an open mind, as far as I'm concerned. See what happens when you propose open-minded thinking about religion? Suddenly the religious close up like clams. Each one is so sure his or her own religion is the 'right' one.

Never ask the religious for 'enlightenment'.





PS: Nancy Grace came to testify to the truth, too, but I'm not about to start worshiping her.

Answer 6

Oh, you believe in LOTS of things without proof of their existence. I could even make some philosophical argument that nothing is actually proven.



As for just evidence, rather than proof, it's a different matter. If there's no evidence at all for something, there's no reason to believe in it. However, there is evidence pointing to every religious belief, it's just evidence that some people choose to ignore or discredit.



So, in the end, it's up to YOU to choose whether or not the presented evidence of a god is acceptable or not.

Answer 7

At Bec, Anselm made his first great intellectual contribution: he attempted to prove the existence of God. He set out his famous ontological argument in his Proslogion. God is “that which nothing greater can be thought,” he argued. We cannot think of this entity as anything but existing because a god who exists is greater than one who merely is an idea. The argument, though contested almost as soon as it was written, has influenced philosophers even into the twentieth century.



Anselm also thought deeply on the relationship of faith and reason. He concluded that faith is the precondition of knowledge (credo ut intelligam, “I believe in order to understand”). He didn’t despise reason; in fact he employed it in all his writings. He simply believed knowledge cannot lead to faith, and knowledge gained outside of faith is untrustworthy.



In short, you can ask for proof all day, but in the end if you -don't- have faith you have nothing. If you want to be enlightened read (and study) the book of Proverbs and Romans. Good luck in your journey.

Answer 8

Why would we consider the question of God's existence? Of what importance is it?



We seek happiness, and we only consider God's existence because it might lead to our ultimate happiness.



To reject God means that you seek your happiness within yourself, which in turn means that it's all a fantasy. Happiness is merely chemicals in the brain. That is the path you've chosen for happiness.



Christians take a chance that our Creator exists and that He is our ultimate happiness.

Answer 9

Don't. The other points of view most likely were influenced by their parent's points of view, down the generations. Religion is still strong because people force it so strongly into their children. Either you didn't have that type of upbringing (I didn't) or you watched some atheist thing one day and thought "this makes more sense than anything else".

Answer 10

All I can tell you is this...In order for you to Know God you must first be drawn by His spirit (which I am sure you have been or you would not be asking this question) God will make himself known to you IF you search for him with a humble and submissive heart. You cannot seek God just to be able to see Him..God searches the heart of man and He can see the hidden secrets within a mans heart...You will not be able to trick God into manifesting Himself. God has promised that if we seek him with our whole Heart we would find Him...as they say the proof is in the pudding...there are 2.1 billion Christians who have come to know God...He still is in the business of speaking to His people.

Answer 11

Many'll do anything 2 keep God out of it but theres evidence 4 God if u look: The crux of the problem is many (having limited knowledge) try 2 know what God did by imposing human limitations 4 understanding things 2 God's power/abilities. Only 1 God can occupy infinity & that God is the God of Israel so theres no other legit gods. Its only fully provable b/c Jesus is the true Son of God. Huge holes in Ev also call in2 ? the BB/abiogenesis (laws of probability says there'd hv 2 b a 95-99% failure rate 4 most changes = no Ev). Evidence 4 God/Jesus/Bible:



Just b/c many scientific finds r true it doesnt mean "all" their claims r true (many dont take time & energy 2 carefully think thru things b4 coming out 4 or against it). Many dont take in2 account all it takes 2 create a universe/life (they tend 2 focus on things "seeming" 2 support what they want 2 &/or u 2 believe).



In science we established laws of physics. We can't see laws of physics. Rather, we see the results/interpret/apply them in accordance with whats observed 2 b true by experiments/calculations. Same is true 4 God. Just b/c we can't see God doesn't mean He doesnt exist.



Theres real evidence 4 some micro-adaptation & 4 some appearance of macro-Ev but most is inconclusive @ best, pure conjecture @ worst. Finding the beginning/reason 4 it all is unattainable by scientific method alone (a billions of yrs old cold case). We didnt see it take place.



Things in Creation show an Intelligent Being was involved or the universe/we wouldnt b here (ignoring how it came 2 b). 4 instance:



1. We hv 2 lungs/2 kidneys/2 eyes - each has a near perfect mirror-image companion organ. It cant b explained away. Making a mirror-image organ takes full reverse engineering/knowledge/understanding of its companion's functions & purpose or it cant b created (2 witnesses in nature).



2. Our bodies r highly symmetrical from 1 side 2 the other. Its impossible unless 1 has an outside overview position allowing full knowledge of the entire organism (i.e. feather color patterns).



3. We hv 2 arms/2 legs. Each is perfectly designed/precisely engineered 2 work with its mirror-image companion. An outside position is required 2 fully comprehend the purpose/functions of the organism, 2 create it 2 such perfection.



4. The "being" of a cell is confined 2 within the cell membrane & cant know much beyond itself. A cell is magnitudes more intelligent than all humanity & has amazing powers 2 know all of an organism's functions/purpose or it isnt the "brain" behind Creation 4 many millions of incredibly diverse species. If Ev had a chance of being the source of Creation only 2 or 3 "kinds" of basic bodies with some related species would exist (would take billions of trillions of yrs longer than the universe has existed 2 hv the slightest chance of producing many millions of incredibly diverse species).



5. Many cells of an organism never contact others much beyond its tiny cell. Cells/organisms r just copies of their parents doing about the same things as all ancestors. U wont find a bird who builds a better nest than their parents & their chicks build even a better nest. U wont find a bear improving living conditions passed on 2 his young. Either a cell has 2 lives - 1 copying its parents & 1 secret life working on improvements or some1 of higher intelligence than all mankind created it all.



6. Others point 2 DNA (RNA in the 1rst organisms). But a cell needs DNA 2 function & DNA cant function without a cell. So, we hv a which came 1rst a cell or DNA problem. W/o 1rst having great intelligence/full knowledge/understanding of how an organism is constructed it cant b created. If an ape finds a combination lock he wouldnt know what it was. Even if he turns the dial over & over again he wouldnt know what he was doing & the chances against getting it right is astronomical - especially if it had 150 or more no. 2 find in the right order & even if he got that far he still wouldnt know what a lock is 4.



A cell has little "intelligence" & DNA is way more complex than a combination lock (especially in higher life forms) so the odds against figuring out & using DNA (in the correct sequence) is many magnitudes higher than 4 a lock). RNA/DNA r building blocks common 2 all life - having 98% of other species' DNA doesnt prove Ev. DNA like a computer code (but way more complex) requires great intelligence 2 identify & assign its proper order - its useless unless u understand it. Give a book 2 an ape. Its useless 2 him as he cant learn from whats written - intelligence is required.



7. In the fossil record we dont find millions of trial & error organisms that should exist if natural selection or fittest survivor is the source of Creation (no organisms existed b4). The odds r so great against near perfection happening 4 many millions of greatly diverse species, it couldnt take place unless 1 had full knowledge/understanding of what theyre doing B4 millions of organisms could b created 2 such precision. If not true millions of misfit organisms with mistakes, having only 1 or 3 eyes in odd places, 1 leg growing out of a head or where an arm should b or a fin where a leg should b should exist. Millions more misfit fossils should exist than of the perfection found in nature.



8. U won't find species like a horse mating a goat, a frog mating fish, a rabbit mating a dog, a lizard mating a bird, a cow mating a hog, etc. Species with similar genes/characteristics rarely mate in the wild. Only a few succeed @ bearing young. Its very rare that a wild crossbreed/hybrid reaches maturity or can bear over 1 litter (usually that litter cant produce or has complications that kills off the crossbreed). Only human intervention brings more success but even that has lead 2 some bad results.



9. Ev processes being "the" source of Creation is like having a blind man build a car he's never heard of, seen, touched, heard or rode in. It cant b done without 1rst teaching him about the functions/necessary parts & how 2 put it 2gether 4 the car 2 function.



10. Look @ the huge amount of intelligence/knowledge/understanding/tim… & energy used 2 create & improve an airplane's capabilities (& many mistakes). If ppl didnt fully learn what 2 do we'd still b earthbound.



11. Creation is astronomically more complex than an airplane. The more complex an organism, the greater the amount of intelligence/knowledge/understanding needed 2 create it. It can only b done by an Intelligent Designer who already fully understands what He's doing - the sheer complexity of man is evidence of God (airplanes show we're created in God's image - God had 2 b the source of all Creation or it couldnt exist let alone evolve).



12. An incredibly Intelligent Being, capable of building a universe, knows the environment His earthly organisms r 2 occupy. So, He built in adaptability so His organisms could survive various environments.



13. Earth happens 2 b in the best possible orbit 2 support life. It has the right amount of gravity, the right axis & rotation speed, the right atmosphere (& ozone layer/Van Allen belt/magnetic field) & needed amount of water. The moon's the right size & in the right orbit 2 provide tidal cycles needed by organisms. Just 1 or 2 relatively small variants in our orbit/environment & most likely life would b very different & higher forms of life wouldve died off in a relatively short time, if they couldve survived.

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Problem is theres many religions, built on what man wants God 2 b like. I realized they cant all b right (Theres 1 Bible - why so many interpretations? II Pet 1:**19-21). Religion wont teach u much about God (they cant teach what they don't know) but God knows what He's doing. Who knows more about a house, the Builder or those moving in later?



Many miss this: Jesus is the only 1 in history who stated He's "the" way, "the" truth & "the" life & no 1 gets 2 God w/o Him (Jn 14:6; 5:39; 10:1,7; Acts 4:12) & is the only 1 who came from God. Its fully true or theres no truth & cant b any God (He knows what He's doing or He's not God). Either Jesus told the whole truth or He's a false prophet, among many, who should b disregarded.



Since Jesus is the only way 2 know God, "the" whole truth was complete & finished thru Jesus. So any claimed new or other religious beliefs or from self-proclaimed prophets/ teachers r invalid & wont lead u 2 God. God always knew all Jesus was 2 do.



Jesus couldnt hv done nor said whats written in the NT unless He fully knew the entire OT (NT didnt exist while Jesus was on earth). Jesus couldnt hv known the entire OT unless God was with Him. The Apostles couldnt write the NT unless Jesus allowed them 2 remember & know why He was here (Lk 24:25-27,45) - Only God could cause it.



Whoever seeks Jesus Christ with all his heart & soul will find God & His Kingdom (u shall know the truth & it'll set u free). U can lead a horse 2 water but u cant make it drink. Why should God want u 2 live with Him 4ever if u dont want 2 know Him His way (reason 4 free will - Jn 1:12-13)? The truth of God remains 4ever unchanged while things of a man dies with him, including his religions/gods made in his image.



God hates us b/c of our sins - neither being a good person as judged by men or religion can save u. But God also loves us dearly enough 2 send His Son 2 die for our sins - so that thru Jesus our sins could b 4given if we sincerely turn 2 Him - Theres eternal hope only in Jesus & His Bible.



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Answer 12

I'm sorry sweetheart, but there is no evidence for the existence of God. I know He exists, but there is no way I can convey that to you. You either believe or not. You might try reading some spiritual books found in the libraries or the bookstores.

Answer 13

There's no proof He doesn't exist either. Now I personally don't believe in the Christian God, but who's to say you or I are right?



And why do Atheists always using the Christian God as the example.(not saying you are but it sounds like you are) I've always wondered that...

Anyway...

Answer 14

A Brief Illustrated Guide to Islam claims scientific phenomena that could not have been known in the 7th century. That might be a good book to read.

Answer 15

I agree with you 100%. Just believing in something provides more confusion than clarity, and you'll find that more and more people in the world today refuse to settle for an imaginary answer to the deep questions we have about life. To understand anything, we have to investigate it, and study it's Nature. I recommend these links:



***http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGtq2fyVexg



**http://www.perceivingreality.com/



*http://www.questionyourreality.com/

Answer 16

well why do blind people believe in clouds or so many other things they cant see i suppose its better then living life with out believing in anything and trudging through life in a void all the time.that's kind of the way i see it.

Answer 17

Because with faith you can see God change your life and you will then go to heaven instead of hell.



Jesus said, "Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." (John 8:36) The way Christ makes us free, the 1st time the word is used, also means set at liberty from the dominion of sin. The 2nd time the word free is used, it also means of one who ceases to be a slave. Hallelujah! Jesus Christ is the Son of God. If we truly follow Him, we will no longer be dominated by nor slaves of sin.



Now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. (Romans 6:22) ~ That means you do not have everlasting life at the end until you are set free from sin now, while living a holy life.



Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." (John 8:12) That means Jesus is the One who shows us how to live in this world. If we truly follow Him, we will have been literally set free from the bondage of sin. Hallelujah! The word walk also means to live, to regulate one's life, to conduct one's self. The word darkness is also used of ignorance of divine things and its associated wickedness and the resultant misery in hell. The word light also means of truth and its knowledge together with the spiritual purity associated with it, the power of understanding especially moral and spiritual truth.



God, who "will render to each one according to his deeds", eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness -- indignation and wrath, tribulation (affliction, trouble) and anguish (distress, extreme affliction), on every soul of man who does evil,.. but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good... For there is no partiality (no respect of persons = it doesn't matter who you are) with God. For as many as have sinned without law (people today who miss or wander from the path of uprightness and honor, to live ignorant of law and disciplne) will also perish without law. (Romans 2:6-12)



So people who are ignorant of what the Bible says is right and wrong will still be held accountable for their sins and they will perish in hell. That'y why you need to turn to Jesus so he can set you free from sin.

Answer 18

of course there is proof or we wouldn't be spending our time mindlessly. There are various arguments:

http://www.existence-of-god.com/existence-of-god.html

Answer 19

Why did Jesus say "Ye are Gods"? Something to look at anyway...

Answer 20

If you want to worship mythology, have faith. If you want to live in the modern world, practice kindness and never stop learning.

Answer 21

Jesus came to testify to the truth. You missed it?

Answer 22

You shouldn't. There is absolutely no proof of any of the gods that people have imagined.

Answer 23

For the same reason you should believe in Santa Clause. Presents.

Answer 24

You shouldn't.



Nor should you claim that there's no evidence.



Until you're shown evidence of any kind, your position by definition is total ignorance.

Answer 25

how many times are atheists going to ask this stupid questions..??..if you don't believe in God then don't...what is so hard about that...

Answer 26

God will only reveal Himself to you with faith. Your choice.