How can you believe what you do? There is no proof as to God's existence.?

Question

Though there is none that he does not exist either.

There is is no way to prove what a religious person or Atheist believe, so why do they? How can they? Do you believe 100% in your religion, or lack of belief in God? If yes, how?

Answer 1

I can't prove that He exists anymore than you can prove that he doesn't. But that's why it's called "faith." It's belief, in the absence of proof...at least scientific proof.

There are three things that convince me of God's existence (note I do not say "prove" to me):

1) Nature/Universe - I look at all that is in front of me the moment I step out the door. Flowers, trees, mountains, grass, birds, animals big and small, humans, the sky, clouds, the sun, the moon, other planets and endless stars in the velvet black. There is so much beauty, so much order...what is the point of it all? What possible meaning could there be to everything that exists, if not for a purpose higher than chance? How can so much diversity in nature, so much order and beauty come from chaos, even if you do factor in billions of years? What point is there in mutation? Yes, "survival of the fittest"...but why then do we have such a vast number of species (including what we've not yet even discovered)? What's the purpose? Why haven't the uber-species of the planet and universe just dominated once and for all? Surely billions of years should be enough time. With my current understanding of science, evolution, geology, etc., I cannot reconcile the gaps in current theories with what I personally observe. I find it easier (and less a leap of faith) to explain origins by using the Intelligent Design model. (Occam's Razor dictates to me the belief in God. See reference below.)

2) The second thing that convinces me that God exists is the person of Jesus Christ. He is an historical figure. Proven. The following are non-biblical sources for the historicity of Christ:

a) Cornelius Tacitus (born A.D. 52-54); Annals XV. 44
b) Lucian of Samosata; The Passing Peregrinus
c) Flavius Josephus (born A.D. 37); Antiquities. xviii.33
d) Suetonius (A.D. 120); Life of Claudius 25.4
e) Plinius Secundus, Pliny the Younger; Epistles X.96
f ) Justin Martyr (A.D. 150); 1.48
g) Encyclopaedia Brittanica; 20,000 words used to describe the historical Jesus. "This was more space than was given to Aristotle, Cicero, Alexander, Julius Caesar, Buddha, Confucius, Mohammed or Napoleon Bonarparte.

"Concerning the testimony of the many independent secular accounts of Jesus of Nazareth, it records:

" 'These independent accounts prove that in ancient times even the opponents of Christianity never doubted the historicity of Jesus, which was disputed for the first time and on inadequate grounds by several authors at the end of the 18th, during the 19th, and at the beginning of the 20th centuries.' "
("Evidence That Demands a Verdict," by Josh McDowell)

So, having established that Jesus, in fact, walked this earth and (corroborated by the non-biblical sources above) died on a cross (as well as performed "miracles," healed the sick and lame, affected the weather, and had mass influence on entire societies), I use his life and the accounts of his life by eye-witnesses (both biblical and non-biblical) to make my case.

The things Jesus did (aforementioned) are things I can't ignore. Jesus made claims about himself and God while he was here on earth. These are detailed in the Bible (esp. the 4 gospels), and they are corroborated by secular sources (see above list). So what is one to do with that information? Either one believes or one doesn't. I believe because the prepondence of evidence for him and the life he lived, the things he did and the claims he made is overwhelmingly in favor of the truth.

Of course, none of this will convince a skeptic that God exists. People look for the "writing on the wall." (This phrase, btw, comes from the Bible...the book of Daniel.) I can understand why people want to see, feel and hold tangible evidence that God exists. I say go and pick some roses. Sit with them. Look at their different colors. Smell their different, lovely scents. Notice the grace in each petal. Then ask yourself "why?" Why do they exist in their many forms? Why do they exist at all? Why do "I" exist?

3) The third thing that convinces me God exists is completely subjective....to the outside world. But it's completely objective to me. The third thing IS me. I exist. I have purpose. Since becoming a believer, I have changed in ways that make no sense to the average joe. People say that I change because I'm motivated to please God (something that can't be proven to exist). That is partly the truth. But why am I motivated to please Him?? Because I have conscience...I have something within me willing me to change for the better, even when I don't WANT to improve because it's easier to stay as I am (which is infinitely flawed).

So, there you have it. Maybe not proof to you, maybe not proof to the hardcore skeptic. But that's ok. I'm not out to change anyone's mind. Do with this information/argument what you will.

Peace to you. : )

Source(s):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/occam's_raz...
Occam's Razor - "...when multiple competing theories have equal predictive powers, the principle recommends selecting those that introduce the fewest assumptions and postulate the fewest hypothetical entities."

Answer 2

We, as a society have set limits to what we consider proof. Mainly the five senses. See, hear, touch, smell, taste. When you walk into a room and you can feel the tension you can't place it under anyone of these senses. Nor can you place the feeling of peace you get when you are just sitting in a peaceful setting. Since we cannot control these senses we don't consider them proof. God has placed a veil over us so that we can choose for ourselves if we want to do good or evil. Many people have seen through this veil and as they share their experiences are taunted for them by people who want to be able to control what they have heard. When we couldn't sail the seas the world was flat. When the seas had been sailed anyone could have done it. It is the faith that made the difference. A true test of character for the children of God.

Answer 3

i'm of the authentic Christian faith. i understand absolutly, that God exists... as dose each between the religion... yet i'm no longer able to "instruct it" to you. Nor can the different of the religion. i provides you you my testimony and my witness and help you, in case you seek for it, in various the fundamentals of the religion... however the evidence you seek for will come from God and could be between you and God on my own. because it is with all the religion. An agnostic thieist is not extra desirable off than man or woman who compleatly rejects God. they'll the two go through the comparable destiny. eternal seperation from God.

Answer 4

You cannot prove God exists or does not exist.

However, you can prove it is impossible for a creator to not exist. This is scientific and philisophical issue with great religious implications.

Answer 5

You must ask yourself: if there is no Supreme Creator, how could everything just have come into existence by itself. Our interpretation of God/gods is left up to each individual.

Answer 6

The entire life is a proof of His Omnipotence & Greatness. Seek Man! Seek seriously and you will truelly find.

Answer 7

Theres nothing new under the sun

Answer 8

Yes I believe in God and yeshu'ah from him. the bible is his word and he answers my prayers. he is my guide aand salvation ( yeshu'ah )

Answer 9

I take it the pubs must be closed now.