For example, do we consider the possibility of God in order to further our knowledge of the universe?
2006-06-22 02:51:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think we should consider everything. Otherwise, we become biased and unable to make intelligent arguments for our personal discoveries. No offense to Matt, but I'd be willing to bet that he has not considered very far past one possibility. That doesn't make for a very convincing argument. I doubt that a perfect God would have created us with the intention that we be single-minded drones. I believe He would prefer that we ask questions and seek the truth from every angle, rather than remain blind followers. That would be an insult to our intelligence and, in turn, His.
2006-06-22 02:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The act of considering (or else meditating) cannot entirely "further our knowledge" in of itself... I think what you are asking here is "do people beleive in God in order to explain the universe they live in"
I see God in and all throughout my life - I'd like to say I "know" him - but I could have hideous misconceptions about what is really happening, etc... and I can never be too sure, because what I beleive in changes with who I am as well.
The possibility that we, as humans, are the highest/most advanced form of life in the universe seems a lot less probable than the possibility that there is something bigger than all of us out there that we are merely a part of or that is watching down on us or whatever your belief is...
So yes... if you have questions about life that can't be answered with physics or thermodynamics or evoloution, than I think it is only logical to begin to consider other possibilities that aren't necessarily even Christian beliefs but things like paganism and mythology and belief in spirits or ghosts or other scary movie stuff...
2006-06-22 09:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ether 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To further your knowledge, you have to learn to think unconditionally. In the instance of considering the possiblity of "God", learning where that belief came from will further your knowledge.
2006-06-22 09:56:36 · answer #3 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I consider the possibility of a God all the time. And contrary to popular belief, considering all possibilities is what creates an atheist.
2006-06-22 10:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. I consider the possibility of all variations of the "God" concept and the probability of it's non-existence to further my knowledge.
2006-06-22 10:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I consider possibilities to further my use of knowledge.
2006-06-23 09:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by ikwya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. 1 Corinthians,3:19, yes I do..
2006-06-22 10:05:45 · answer #7 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course all possibilities are to be considered.
Everything in this universe is not proof that there is a creator (God).
Everything in this universe is only proof that the universe exists.
2006-06-22 16:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its sad that too many people don't consider possibilities...take Matt here. God is a FACT?
really? A FACT, huh? staight up hands down nodoubtaboutit Fact?
I mean....i believe in God, but i don't beleive you can prove His existence as FACT.
idiot.
2006-06-22 10:03:20 · answer #9 · answered by Aidan316 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the best question I have seen from you. Think about it-"what if.." That is a great place to start digging out of this hole we have fallen in.
Scientist use this device daily to open and explore many possibilities. It is a shame they think they are the only ones who use it.
2006-06-22 10:05:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋