We see alot of arguing on here as to whether or not God exists, and that there is no proof, (bear with me I'm playing devil's advocate here) could it be argued that God exists in the same way that Dracula or Frankenstein exist. On paper, thereby giving us evidence that God does in fact exist (if no where else but on paper). I don't know, too much time on my hands. Thoughts?
2006-07-25 07:33:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For philosophical proof of God - if that is what you seek - read Rene Descartes Discourses and Meditations. (How many times do I have to post this?)
2006-07-25 07:37:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
God exists in the minds and souls of believers in the same way that Dracula and Frankenstein exist in the minds of people who believe that these fictions are fact. Being on paper doesn't have anything to do with it. Oral tradition of creation stories are real in the minds of people who believe. The belief (or faith) is the key, not the universality of existence.
2006-07-25 14:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jason K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While your theory seems sound to me, I must contend that it simply doesn't go far enough. An on paper existence is far from proof of existence.
As a literate people we have come to accept the creations of imaginative people as fictional. I would readily grant the existence, on paper and on paper only, of Dracula, Frankenstein or God. The problem is when trying to prove the existence of an actual entity, one must produce evidence beyond another person's imagination.
Can you imagine being on trial for murder based only on the writings of me in a piece of literary fiction where I used your name as a murder. The judge would laugh the case out of court and assuming it did make it to a jury, I would predict about a one minute deliberation.
No sir; existence on paper is a pseudo-existence.
2006-07-25 15:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have unearthed a deep philosophical insight. May I offer an embellishment: if God exists in the same way that Dracula and Frankenstein do, then maybe they are all the same entity. All we have to do now is find out who the author of God is and the entire mystery is solved.
2006-07-25 14:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to reconcile the two schools of thought will never work. An atheist will never say that God exists and a Christian will never say that he only exists on paper. I believe in God but strenuously defend the rights of others to disagree. We can coexist but we can never reconcile our two beliefs.
2006-07-25 14:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ethan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God exists, and God exists as a concept are two different questions. Confusing the two is a serious logical error, I mean obviously.
2006-07-25 14:35:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then God exists in the same way that Harry Potter exists. Works for me :)
2006-07-25 14:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by mikayla_starstuff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On paper, yes God exists, on paper
2006-07-25 14:36:46 · answer #8 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"exist" is very subjective. a "form" of god exists. I've always believed that "God" was created to control and put fear in the masses at a time when chaos was the norm. That's saying if God exist so does zues and any other form of "God". But faith is a powerful tool and if you believe than it is so.
2006-07-25 14:38:21 · answer #9 · answered by dewiedbw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since neither Dracula or Frankenstein existed, no.
2006-07-25 14:37:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God lives in those who have the Spirit of God, and Speak Gods Words, This is the Living Word. Faith comes by Hearing. The Word of God,
2006-07-25 14:38:19 · answer #11 · answered by kritikos43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋