Why are people willing to accept the existence of God on a feeling?

Question

I was always told to think before I speak, not blurt out something impulsively because of the way I feel. I was also told that I have a brain and I should use it. I think my God is a god that appreciates someone who thinks. What do you think?

PS - don't answer this if you are going to give some lame answer trying to prove the existence of God, or that God simply doesn't exist. Answer the question!!!!

Answer 1

The idea of a creator/protector has a very strong emotional appeal, and that's probably why some people are willing to accept his/her/its existence on feelings alone.

We're all going to die, and we live in a world where death is all around us. On top of that, several billion years of evolution have deeply ingrained a fear of death into all of us.

My theory is that the majority of people can't handle that, so they create or adopt belief systems in which specific types of beliefs are rewarded with godlike immortality. Humans can't even really conceptualize eternity, so an eternity in hell seems less scary than utter annihilation into nonexistence. At least you still exist in the former!

Would anyone worship god without the promise of eternal life? Probably very few. I think a lot of people feel that they need to have godlike powers (such as immortality, or the ability to affect things with just thoughts through prayer, etc...) -- I think people feel they need those abilities to justify their existence... to give them a meaning of life.

An idea that runs counter to what it possibly the most deeply ingrained fear of all living beings is going to be a very attractive idea. I think Niche said it best: "If there was no God, we would have to invent one."

Answer 2

I do not know what kind of answer do you want to know about God. If you are looking for a tangible person of highest intelligence and super strength then you are in for a big surprise. There ain't any. You said you think your God is someone who appreciates someone who thinks. I believe what you are saying is very true. One reason why he wants you to get wisdom. That is why he encourages you to learn not only about him but also about why you are what you are. and from that wisdom, he expects you to learn to understand Him and his laws.
Who is the god you have in mind that appreciates what you think? Is he a live person? If he is, then would you be willing to say who on this earth is that God?
I am trying to work along your words about why are people willing
to accept the existence of God on a feeling. I have not seen Him yet in any way. Whether through dreams or through meditations as many told me I can. I do not know if he really has a form as some visionaries of the old times said he is seated on a golden throne or formless for being told he is a spirit. I have not touched him neither do I know if he has touched me.
Yet, I believe he exists even if I have no proof he does tangibly. So, how else do you expect someone like me to know he really exist except for the feelings I have in me? Is that a lame answer?My response may not be good enough for you but honestly what you think is right ,I just am not sure what you are trying to prove.

Answer 3

Intuition is a valid path of understanding. Intuition is the part that speaks, when the intellect tries to override everything else.

Today's reliance on Rational Thought and Logic, completely ignores the fact that these are Memes created by the domesticated primate in order to try and categorize the universe into nice neat little boxes.

So, in a manner of speaking, science reflects more the psychology of the domesticated primate than an actual reflection of the universe.

Meanwhile, intuition wells up from a place that isn't touched by a reality tunnel.

So going on a feeling is just as valid, maybe even more valid, than rational thought.

Which would support Yung, and Leary.

Hail Eris! All Hail Discordia!

Answer 4

Which heaven? Ahh, you didn't recognise? That's the predicament with Christianity, they do not know both. Everyone, without reference to notion arrives within the subsequent realm, instantly after dying. Right away, with out a pause. But, regrettably only a few ever uncover the way in which out of THAT realm. That's given that now we have no longer recorded effectively what Jesus taught, and too many persons may not stop their fake ideals. Even atheists aren't always open minded to those matters. The most effective persons which will undoubtedly uncover the way in which, are the virtually curious.

Answer 5

Good question, mpizz. I've been thinking about this lately. I always talk about conscious and subconscious and the processes that people go through to think. I realized something. It isn't just thinking. Most of us actually use our subconscious synaptic connections to "feel" whether something is right for us.
I see it working this way: when we try to solve complex problems, we don't always consciously- and linguistically- think of all the details. We let our subconscious minds do a lot of the non-linear or multi-linear thinking for us. I believe that this is the case when something just "feels right" or wrong without our really being able to explain why. Conscious thought usually requires a full set of linguistic neural connections, but subconscious thinking makes connections that are not necessarily language-based. To see this process in action for yourself, ask the same question that you asked, but instead of "God", ask yourself about the existence of love or of fear or of anything that you would normally find difficult to put into words. Or think of a crime and ask yourself what makes it wrong. If you are looking for understanding of the way human minds work, this will help, but rhetoric is a different subject.

Answer 6

I really don't know if this is an answer or not,
my father N law looked at it like this, there was no harm in believing in the existence of God. If you believed and in the end HE didn't exist, that was good. But, if you DIDN'T believe, and HE did actually exist, well that would,t be so good. In other words, it's kinda like a
"cover you butt situation" your covered either way,

Answer 7

I agree 100% that we should not believe in anything blindly. One should have reasons, and evidence for what one believes. I happen to believe that God communicates to us in many ways, and one of those is through our heart (ie feelings and impressions). So while my entire belief system isn't based simply on a few fluttery feelings, I do tend to follow what I feel in my "heart" is the truth. It is at least a part of my faith.

Answer 8

Only a person that reached a certain level of advancement in their evolution as a Soul is capable of thinking for themselves. God is the most advanced Soul of all, and that means that he is also the ultimate thinking genius.

As such, he does not seek blind followers, but hopes to be followed, as an example, by those who also choose the path of self-growth, through thinking. Only an ignorant person is evil.

If this concept interests you, click on "Rational Spirituality" on the Dhaxem website, and read the rest.

Answer 9

IF any such entity exists, he obviously expects humans to be atheists. Babies are born atheists and no Supreme Being has ever proven his existence.

When I was a Christian, it was because I was raised to believe and not question. Only when I became an adult (about 30) did I seriously investigate my own beliefs.

And, the result is I am an atheist.

Because it is a logical conclusion that IF a Supreme Being exists, he wants humans to be atheists.

Answer 10

Creationism isn't just based on blind faith. It's based on the belief that the bible is inspired of a higher source, God. That belief is not just empty faith. It's a solid basis for belief.

The bible proves itself inspired by being true on such things as scientific matters even though it was written at a time before we understood such things. It proves true by showing prophecy written down, sometimes hundreds of years, before the fufillment.

People shouldn't judge the bible by those who claim to represent it.
It IS the word of God - as people would see if they examined the evidence.