. . . since we cannot possibly know everything their is to know about the universe, we must stay open to the possiblity that God exists? Why or why not?
(for simplicity's sake, assume the God of the Bible. If you want to talk about some other god just say so in your post to avoid confusion.)
2006-08-08 01:44:22 · 22 answers · asked by mikayla_starstuff 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Give reasons please.
2006-08-08 01:48:46 · update #1
All things are possible. But, that does not mean we should concern ourselves with every conceivable possibility.
At the present time, entertaining the idea that God exists is illogical because people having been making that claim for thousands of years and no one has ever produced credible evidence to support the claim.
Agnosticism is not a choice, it is an excuse and is not logically supported.
2006-08-08 01:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by Left the building 7 · 12⤊ 6⤋
'The God of the bible' this statement makes no sense to me. the bible is inconsistent and full of errors and questionable ethical statements. There are many many different christian sects.
I am atheist.
I am open to the possibility that some great thingy may have observed/took part in the beginings of this universe.
Thats about the best i can put it.
I also have no idea if this thingymabop exists or not.
some books of the bible are ok. Ecclesiates and some of the proverbs are alright. Some of what is said by Jesus is ok. Other stuff written in their is nonesense, Morally,scientifically plus some others i cant spell.
"The Bible as a WHOLE 'speaks' truth",I cannot possibly be open to that at all.
We must also live life as if no 'God' exist.
2006-08-08 09:03:20 · answer #2 · answered by CJunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question
An interesting question that Maths has sprung up is that as maths itself is so pure it exists because it is correct then the more we study pure mad super huge numbers and equations, the more the rest fit together: a self fulfilling prophecy if you like....
Now then...as all races and religions have a figure of god head (whoever you chose to believe in): how can they have all come with the same thing if there isn't something there providing us with an image for us to worship...is god a self fulfilling prophecy too?
I am a theist, but I do love thinking about this sort of thing...we know next to nothing about the universe and we know next to nothing about God in the respect of the universe; all we have is what old men tell us: and they don't understand science so we have to make our assumptions about everything
2006-08-08 08:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Ichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm open to the possibility of a god/creator. From what I've seen in this world though I can't really think it's the full on Bible God. But it would be the ultimate hubris to thnk we know everything to know in this world and universe. The Big Bang and evolution are thoeries and not fact as many people like to believe. Compelling theories with lots of evidence, but theories nonetheless.
2006-08-08 08:52:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jake S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not reasonable. It is the zenith of insecurity. Clearly we do not currently know everything that there is to know. However, it is false to claim that we are not able to know everything that there is to know. Given enough time and enough people, eventually all that can be know, will be known. That is to say, there is nothing to suggest there is a limit to human knowledge.
To suggest that we need to invent a god to explain those things which are not currently known is insecurity itself. Those thing which are currently not know, are simply things that are not known. Humans do not require an explanation for everything today. And to invent mystical explanations, implies humanity is insure about his own shortcomings.
Perhaps someday humans will achieve the maturity to say, "I may not know the answer today, but someday I shall know the answer, and in the mean time we'll just ponder the question."
2006-08-08 09:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by TechnoRat60 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You see, not only do we gain nothing from believing a lie, we lose everything if we sacrifice the indespensable tool of reason on the altar of superstition.
There is NO proof of the existence of god. None. So the reality is; it does not exist. Period.
This is not one of those rhetorical arguments where one can agree to disagree.
Until the time comes when actual, credible proof is provided, I for one will continue to rest in the knowledge that no such magic sky-pixie exists.
EOD.
2006-08-08 08:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a reasonable thing to say. Of course, we must also stay open to the possibility that God might not exist, in the absence of evidence to the contrary.
2006-08-08 08:49:33 · answer #7 · answered by silverstar1809 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't believe in the god of the bible because I don't think god is a man or came to earth as a man
other than that I think it is human pride to believe we can know the answer to everything
2006-08-08 08:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is BECAUSE we cannot possibly know everything that "most" people need God(s)(ess)....they are all the personification of an idea(s)....the human race needs this becuase they can't wrap their feeble little minds around something that they cannot otherwise explain, and not being able to have an answer for EVERYTHING just won't do.
This isn't neccessarily directed at anyone in particular, nor does it neccessarily reflect the views and opinions of any particular group...it is my personal belief....I don't believe in organized religion...I know how to think for myself, thank you very much.
2006-08-08 08:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by mjboog2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reasonable, sure. The God of the Christian bible, no. It's not. We've been offered proof of him which, if refuted, would be damning to the idea he exists.
The Deist god, perhaps, or a less intervening God, sure. But I still believe that there isn't one, even if there could be.
2006-08-08 08:49:38 · answer #10 · answered by drink_more_powerade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you can stay open to the fact that God doesn't exist. It's a two-way street.
2006-08-08 08:48:55 · answer #11 · answered by carpediem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋