2006-08-04 16:32:35 · 19 answers · asked by HAROLD E S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In philosophy, we define god as the first cause. So necessarily, god didn't come from anything, else it wouldn't be god. In short, whatever it is that didn't come from anything else IS god. That does, in fact, allow for polytheism mind you.
2006-08-04 16:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question is often asked by sincere, welt-meaning people. It is rarely far from the minds of youngsters, as well. On occasion, it is asked in the creation/evolution debate by those who deny God’s existence. When pressed to explain where the matter/energy of the universe originated, the atheist, more often than not, responds with the statement, “You tell me where God came from and I’ll tell you where matter/energy came from”. He reasons this way: Christians cannot answer the question of the origin of God; therefore, I will not have to answer of the origin of matter/energy.”
However, this will not work. First, the atheist is comparing “apples with oranges”; he is equating the noneternal with the eternal. That is both illogical and impossible. Second, as a result of his mistakes the atheist has posed what is termed in philosophical terms a “nonsensical” question. That is to say, he has asked a question which makes no sense, and as everyone knows, nonsensical questions cannot be answered because of that very fact--they make no sense.
The atheist has asked, “Where did God come from?” This implies that God “came from” somewhere--that is He had an origin. But by definition, God is eternal. He has no origin, because eternal entities do not have origins; they are eternal. Not only has the atheist erred in making an invalid comparison (eternal vs. temporal), but he has also erred in ascribing some kind of “origin” to an eternal entity (God). God did not “come from” anywhere, nor is He “going to” anywhere. That would suppose an origin, and possibly an end, for God, when in fact He has neither.
2006-08-04 23:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God, my friend, is a being created by man to explain a multitude of things. Such as: Death. No one knows what happens after life so man created Heaven to explain death and help us not fear it. Religion was also created way back before science came along and explained things out. Man created religion to, par say, explain how a tree grows. Then Science proved how a tree grows therefore forcing religion to change its rules. Science has done that forever and will continue to do just that. Just remember: The Bible was written by the same people who said the world was flat.
2006-08-04 23:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by Rick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A place
2006-08-04 23:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by Adelphie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As man is God once was, as God is man may become.
Every one has a purpose here on Earth.
2006-08-04 23:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by duhanlorian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God has always been, he has no beginning and no end. Do you believe in Jesus, the Holy Ghost, and God? You must have Love, faith, and Prophecy in your life. Most of all Love.
2006-08-04 23:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by maui1374 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No human soul can answer that. God is the Almighty and the creator of heaven and earth.
2006-08-04 23:37:52 · answer #7 · answered by Shantal F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uranus
2006-08-04 23:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by firestarter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we r human so we understand in human terms, but God has ALWAYS been. No beginning. Like the universe, it goes on forever, with no start, no end.
2006-08-04 23:37:20 · answer #9 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God didn't come from anywhere..the bible states He is and He Is. He is the Alpha(the first) and the Omega(the last) He is the
I AM....
2006-08-04 23:38:00 · answer #10 · answered by T&E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋