Atheists are those who say that God does not exist. Agnostics are those who are not sure there is a God. The Apostle Paul wrote of such unbelievers (check out Romans 1:18-20). This passage teaches that no one can justifiably claim to be an atheist or agnostic. The creation itself is ample evidence that an all powerful God exists. Since the creation can be plainly seen by all, there is absolutely no excuse for their ignorance. Therefore, atheists can be justifiably condemned by God because they reject the plain evidence of His existence. God calls atheists "fools" (read Psalm 14:1).
Here's my can of worms I just opened for today. Discuss and share your thoughts. How do you feel about this? God bless each and every one of you.
2006-08-03 08:20:34 · 21 answers · asked by Jim Darwin's Peace 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By the way, in case you missed the references I posted, you can read them for yourself.
2006-08-03 08:27:41 · update #1
Atheist all know He exist deep down but continue to deny Him for attention and some, just to sound smart. When, in reality, He does exist and they are doing nothing but making themselves look soooooooo stupid. It makes a hell of alot more sense to believe in a higher being than the idea that we came out of NO WHERE. If their theory was true, I would be able to imagine an apple right now, and it would pop up in my hand. They need to get real.
2006-08-03 08:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by Fearfully & wonderfully made 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because an Apostle called Paul wrote something does not make it true. The creation itself is not proof of an all powerful God's existence. Who is God? we are led to believe, He always was, always is and always will be, then the argument rages, "but Who made God?" and the believers answer is the always was scenario. Why can it not be that the Universe(s), dimensions etc are the always was, always is and always will be and not a Supreme being. If we are to believe that an everlasting being created all, why not believe that an everlasting creation created all and compresses itself after millennia and Big Bangs again thus New creation ad infinitum. Continuing on: "justifiably condemned by God"? Isn't he All forgiving?
I am playing Devil's Advocate here because I am a believer, I have weighed all the pro's and con's and believe in God, what have I got to lose? If I am wrong then I have lost nothing but if I am right, fantastic!
BENEDICAT vos omnipotens Deus Pater, et Filius, et Spiritus Sanctus.
(MAY Almighty God bless you, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.)
2006-08-03 15:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without God, Atheists would not exist.
An agnostic actually needs help. A 2nd opinion, other than God's opinion to believe differently (we get our word doubt from double or having two thoughts, a double minded man is unstable in all his ways and we cannot serve two masters). When you also know there's an enemy of God (Satan), who hates God and all who talk good about Him, you realize these people have a lot of influence.
If there's really only 2 commands or 'statements' , Love God and Love your neighbor, why would you choose hate or selfishness?
Whenever you walk away from love, you can become a hand-puppet from the master of hate, usable at his bidding. The most you can get is temporary gain, but when you look at things from an eternal perspective things become a lot more clear.
2006-08-03 15:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by Victorious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your "can of worms" is unfortunatly, only maggots left over from the dead horse this question beats upon mercilessly.
That quote is nothing but circular logic. It states that there can be no atheists because existance is existance, not because of evidence of god, using a false premise that only god could create existance.
In addition to that, but there is AMPLE evidence of the universe being formed outside of godly intervention, thus showing paul's theory to be nothing but a steamy pile of cow manure.
2006-08-03 15:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by mike_castaldo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a god, but I am an atheist and i do not choose to ignore god, i choose to question his existance. If god does exist then he gave me the ability to question things, and surely it is foolish to blindly follow someone without asking your own questions. The bible is man made and men are not above corruption. Do not make the mistake of thinking it has not been altered and added to over the years.
2006-08-03 15:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you went about it in an intelligent way, but...
you are using Bible evidence as an argument against people who do not believe in the Bible.
Of course the Bible says the atheists are wrong. Everything the Bible is about says the atheists are wrong. That's kinda the point.
Oh, as for "creation", they tend to follow a different explanation for that.
2006-08-03 15:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the Word Of GOD over man's carnallity, opinions, And views!....and yes, I'm sure that you will get responses on this one!...I guarantee you that most of the responses you'll get will be NEGATIVE INSULTS!.....why? because most of the people on this religious/spiritual site are GOD Hating Unbelieving Atheists Who Continue To Come Against the Belief Of The True Believers!.......Keep Strong & Don't Let The GOD Haters Bully You Around!....They have proven themselves on this site to Bully Believers!........Watch & Pray!........
2006-08-03 15:44:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The existence of the world does not "prove" the existence of God in any way, shape, or form. Nothing can be known, including the existence of God.
If God wants to send people to Hell for ignorance, then I'd rather be in Hell with Satan than in Heaven with an evil God.
2006-08-03 15:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by nunovyorebiznis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(posted somewhere else, but I get the feeling you'll just delete this and report me)
I'm a little confused as to why you even ask for the opinions of non-believers...I've looked at your other resolved questions, and you always pick people who agree with you as best answer. At least some theists(and atheists) have the common sense and decency to critically examine each answer and choose the one that makes the most sense--in regards to the question that was asked--even though it may not jibe with their beliefs. You may not like it, but if it answers the question, deal with it and just say "Fair enough."
2006-08-06 16:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by faorie_arcana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If atheists don't belive in the bible why the hell would they care what the bible says? I am agnostic. However I am sure there is a god. I just don't belive the bible and I don't follow any organized religion. So again why the hell would I care what the bible says since I don't belive a word of it.
2006-08-03 17:52:28 · answer #10 · answered by Tamsin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋