I mean, more than anything, what makes you believe that your God is real?
Thanks in advance for your answers:-)
2006-11-21 07:14:25 · 15 answers · asked by GODZILLA 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't believe that any god is real.
And to those who reply that it is a choice: Sorry, but it isn't. Either you are convinced or you are not convinced. You can no sooner choose to believe that a god exists than you can choose to really, deep down, believe that the moon is made of green cheese. Try it sometime.
And to those who reply that they believe because of their feelings: Sorry, but feeling something does not make it real. If you really want to believe something is real, you will feel it is real, and that goes for anything. Emotions don't affect reality. Things are not true just because you want them to be true.
And to those who reply that they believe because of miracles or prayers being answered: Sorry, but attributing things that happen in your life to a god doesn't make that god real. When people want something to be real, they will look for evidence or manufacture evidence for it being real. They may not even realize they are doing this.
And yes, belief in a god can be used as a crutch to improve your life. That doesn't make it anything more than a crutch.
2006-11-21 07:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 3⤊ 6⤋
For the most part since I experienced a trauma, I have emotionaly constricted to the point of very little warmth or pain emotionally speaking, yet in the presence of my God all of these pouyr forth in abundance, whether alone at home or in the car, or at a gathering of Christians when singing one or another of Christians song (when I walk throught the garden alone is the one that sometimes really gets me) trips my trigger then I can release all those otherwise blocked feelings.
Another thing is I am dyslexic, and have never been able to read well, and looking something up in a phone book is agonizing but when I sit down and read my Bible no problem and it flows easily and maintains my interest.
simple things but to me very convincing evidence. There are other bigger ones but words can not convey them. These latter ones would answer your question better if I thought you would understand
2006-11-21 22:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by ronnysox60 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had two so-called "life-after-life" experiences: once in a flotation tank and once right after a motorcycle accident. At the time I had no belief at all. All reasons for believing in a Supreme Being were easily refutable.
Then, in the flotation chamber, I was taken through a tunnel of stars up into the Presence of a vast Being of Light (Butterscotchy Yellow). I felt loved and accepted, warm for the first time in my life. "Happy" hardly describes it. And I "saw" part of that Light inside myself, too. Eventually I had to come back. That was hard. I did not want to. But I was told I had things to do, and I could come back when I needed to.
A year or so later I had another brief experience with The Ineffable Light. That was when I was on the operating table after a motorcycle accident.
Since that time I have not been back. I have tried the flotation tank, but I have not been able to get there. I do not fear death for what I experienced I am convinced by my own experiences only is real.
That is it. My experience. Not sure if it is a delusion of a dying brain, but since that time I have read of others who have had similar experiences. I choose to believe that we are loved and accepted, all part of a much larger Whole.
2006-11-21 15:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by NeoArt 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
For me it was reading the Bible. Don't underestimate the Bible, it has survived a tumultuous history of attempted destruction, where as other books died out, the Bible lived on. Evidence of divine backing. God uses the bible to communicate with us; we learn about him via dealings with others. We learn what is acceptable worship, etc. We also learn God's attributes or personality. And when we make the attempt to serve him he helps us to do so. Paul said he received "power beyond what is normal" to help him endure, I likewise felt the needed power to endure. Jehovah also encourages us to pray to him, this is another way that we can draw close to God. Yes it is possible to have a relationship w/God. I have to admit this would not of been possible without the bible. I have found it is important to make bible reading part of a daily routine. Another thing is the evidence in creation, the organization of the planets, the beauty of nature, etc...I could go on.
2006-11-21 23:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by nicky 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hebrews 4:12. The fact that He provided this gift and that it TRULY is alive in that it changes people's lives to the extent it does 2000 years later. No other book can do that. It's author MUST have created us.
Romans 1:20 is a good one too (as mentioned by another poster), especially when we consider sea life (in my opinion).
2006-11-21 15:37:35 · answer #5 · answered by krobin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For one- for starters read Romans 1:20 that right there is obvious that God exists.
Secondly, I have heard the gospel of His truth- that Jesus Christ did die and rise again so that those who believe in Him will have eternal life. That is the meaning of life! It is about Jesus and not about us. God has become more real to me, by teaching me through His word- His Holy Spirit living in me- and convicting me when I am wrong- and teaching me the truth- and that is all I desire from the Lord is HIS truth and not my own. I love Him with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. And I know this life is not about me, but about Him. God has done great things in my life, and I am eternally greatful to Him! He is more real to me than anything~!
2006-11-21 15:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nondescript. I have to disagree. Buddhist teachings often preach that abstract things are as strong as you believe in them. I've experimented: pinch yourself and have the self-control to tell yourself that it doesn't hurt and pinch harder. Sounds like denial? No. The moon is different, you can touch it.
Often people believe because they attribute the miracles of their life to God. I don't know...
2006-11-21 23:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by Picard Facepalm 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because I have learned how to talk to my God, He has shown me how to assert, acknowledge and declare exactly how I feel about a thing. Say my truth, kindly, but fully and completely. Live my truth, gently, but totally and consistently. And how to change my truth easily and quickly when my experience brings me new clarity.
2006-11-21 21:21:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know He is there. I can see Him in everything. I understand Him better when I look at His creations and when I read the Bible. I feel His love. I know it is Him. This may sound psychotic to some, but it has nothing to do with psychosis. It has everything to do with blesssings and love. Have a lovely day. God bless.
2006-11-21 15:20:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
One, I can't believe in man. He makes errors every second, plots, greedy, self centered. And all this I saw in myself. So, I asked if God was there. No lightening and thunder....just a shift away from drugs, alcohol and a 'becoming' of a pleasant thoughtful person, who helps when needed and cares more about others.
2006-11-21 15:18:34 · answer #10 · answered by TCFKAYM 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋