why do people compare not believing in God because of lack of evidence to not believing in air because you?

Question

can't see it.
they are completely different there is evidence of air. other senses besides sight can detect it.
i have yet to see any real evidence for the existance of God.
by the way i do believe in God, but these stupid arguments have got to go

Answer 1

Because they wrongfully equate two processes of belief-systems. To believe in the existence of air particles, or in anything sub-atomic for that matter, you rely on logical evidence as the basis: expert research and testimony (i.e., scientific reports published in academic journals), information you gather from your own five senses, etc. On the other hand, in the religious sense belief involves having faith in something (e.g., a God) irrespective of whether or not the believer has logical evidence of that something's existence.

You've basically answered your own question -- there is no logical evidence in God (only anecdotal), but there is plenty of evidence for the existence of something such as hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms. The reason for why such a wrong argument is made is simply to have made the argument in the first place -- basically, so that intelligent people will discuss it, and that they as the people submitting the argument, therefore, gain a sense of credibility, since they then would have been able to receive attention from intelligent sources. For example, if you happened to ask the question from the perspective of someone who really did make this kind of fallacious argument, then I wouldn't be doing the pursuit of science/logic any good by responding. (But that's not the case here.)

Answer 2

Faith is demanded of believing in God..

however.

There is significant evidence however if you chose to look.

#1 the universe seems designed for us. Strong and weak forces inside atoms and molicules are designed to support life, he created EVERYTHING to work perfectly. Nuclear fusion in the sun is a perfect balance, neither exploding into a supernova or winking out... We have an ozone layer above us, and springs of fresh water beneith us. magnetic poles to shield us from radiation, and a massive moon to give us light at night.

#2 The energy that started the universe no matter if it is a big bang or what had to come from somewhere.

#3. The ecosystems on this planet appear designed.

#4. The human body appears to be nearly perfect with no major functions left out that we can tell. Highly unlikely such perfection would have been mere coincidence.

#5. Some evidince is coming to light that prayer really does effect the real world.

While most of these are circumstantial. They can be viewed as evidence when taken together. Did God just start the big bang and walk away? He certainly could have, HE IS GOD. but I believe he didnt.

And thats where faith comes in.

Answer 3

The only real evidence that you can find for God is only important to you. Air is one of the arguments used for seeing to believe. You can't see the air you breathe, but you know it's there. I can't see the God I serve, but I know He's there. The other argument I use sometimes is the argument of love. You can't prove that there is such a thing as true love. Especially with all of the divorce and who is to say those who don't get divorce aren't just stubborn.

Answer 4

Belief in God is a matter of faith. Some people have a problem putting their belief, or faith, in something that they cannot see, feel, or touch. They see miracles as a matter of "coincidence" or "chance".

Air is a compound, and even though you cannot "see"it, there is proof of it's existence. It is a gas and it can be compressed (as in a hydraulic jack) or it can be removed from a container, thus creating a vacuum. So, just because you can't see it, there is proof of it's existence. God is different. We cannot compress God or manipulate Him in some way to make his "physical presence" known in a scientific way, and yet, I have "seen" the presence of God and His power in many aspects of my life and in the lives of others.

If you believe, you can "see" it. Not with your eyes, but with your heart. If you don't believe, then you find some other way to explain it away, even if it is a far reach. People who are strict atheists will rely on "science" or "logic" to explain away anything that may destroy their convictions, just as Christians will cling to the belief that God is omnipresent.

It is just a matter of faith...and some people will say anything...no matter how ignorant it sounds to an intelligent person...to make their point. Anyone making the point that "not believing in God is like not believing in air because you can't see either of them" is only showing their own stupidity. Don't let them upset you. They aren't worth getting upset over, because it IS, as you said, a stupid argument.

Answer 5

okay....I see your point and I agree stupid arguments do have to go...perhaps a better 'argument' is that you can't see love, but you know it exists....I think that's kinda of how belief in God is...you just know. When I was searching for God, I found Him in the answers He provided in my heart. It just rings true. I could quote scripture and talk about the scientific evidence supplied by the Shroud (which is also argued about) etc....but I find that when I speak from my heart, people listen. I know there's a God because when I walked through the most trying time of my life, He was beside me. God protected me and my children from unspeakable harm. I wasn't really aware of how much I was protected until I looked back. It is true...that you can tell that mountain to move in the name of Jesus and it will move and nothing can convince me it's not true. Unfortunately my faith as strong as I think it is is not strong enough to move mountains but that's ok...I don't need to prove to the world the existence of God. I'm quite satisfied with my relationship with Him and can only encourage others to consider and ask Him to make Himself real in those lives of people who truly search.

Answer 6

Christians are stupid. They are not educated on what air is and they dont know that air can be detected. God can't be detected. They try to use god for everything they dont understand and call that evidence. They're just stupid

Answer 7

Real evidence of the existence of God is individual.

And your right, stupid arguments just make people laugh at you, and ignore the point.

One vote for getting rid of stupid answers.

Answer 8

Okay, try this. I question if you really exist? Can you prove to me that you do exist? To me you are just letters on my computer screen.

What then is reality? Does reality truly exist? How do you measure it? Can you truly measure it? Who's definition are you going to use? Then does that make reality collective? If collective what group or groups get to define it?

I will submit that you are nothing more than my imaganation. Can you prove me wrong? How? What if I choise not to accept your proof? Does that make you any less real?

I think the real question should be, What is icescream?

Evidence of things not seen, Faith.

Dead Man Walking

Answer 9

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." Hebrews 11:1-3

Answer 10

Uh, cause it's been proven that we need air. Do me a favor, try to breath in SPACE! You can't because there is a vacuum, it is VOID of all air, and you cannot breathe. Not only would you suffocate, but you would implode under pressure.