What proof lets you believe in God?

Question

I tried hard to be a good Christian, but I could never actually believe in God. It just doesn't make sense to me. I highly respect the idea of blind faith and I wish I had that. I have a friend who hates the idea of blind faith and thinks all Christians are ignorant. What would you say to him that doesn't fall in the lines of "just because" or "because the bible says so". I do believe a God could exist with the current science theories and facts, but nothing convinces me that he does. Please answer carefully, I would like good information. Maybe you could be the one to get me to believe?

Answer 1

I don't believe in blind faith and that's not something I would ever encourage in others. The greatest argument for a higher power comes from science and the universe itself. Good old fashioned physics and statistics support the existence of a higher power(note I didn't say god) If the rate of expansion of the universe where milliseconds faster or slower the planets would have never formed. not to mention the earths distance from the son, having just the right gravity, the chance that conditions would be right to support life let alone Intelligent life. If you look at all the data the existence of a higher power becomes a rational solution

Answer 2

Maybe you need to try reading the Qu'ran.
We don't say that God had a son or came in human form or he was a part of a trinity.

Rather we believe in the Oneness of God, and his attributes which he revealed to us. Just read through the list, and may God guide you to the straight path.

# Transliteration Translation
1 Allah (الله) (The) God
2 Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) The All Beneficent
3 Ar-Rahim (الرحيم) The Most Merciful
4 Al-Malik (الملك) The King, The Sovereign
5 Al-Quddus (القدوس) The Most Holy
6 As-Salam (السلام) The Peace and Blessing
7 Al-Mu'min (المؤمن) The Guarantor
8 Al-Muhaymin (المهيمن) The Guardian, The Preserver
9 Al-Aziz (العزيز) The Almighty, The Self Sufficient
10 Al-Jabbar (الجبار) The Powerful, The Irresistible
11 Al-Mutakabbir (المتكبر) The Tremendous
12 Al-Khaliq (الخالق) The Creator
13 Al-Bari' (البارئ) The Maker
14 Al-Musawwir (المصور) The Fashioner of Forms
15 Al-Ghaffar (الغفار) The Ever Forgiving
16 Al-Qahhar (القهار) The All Compelling Subduer
17 Al-Wahhab (الوهاب) The Bestower
18 Ar-Razzaq (الرزاق) The Ever Providing
19 Al-Fattah (الفتاح) The Opener, The Victory Giver
20 Al-`Alim (العليم) The All Knowing, The Omniscient
21 Al-Qabid (القابض) The Restrainer, The Straightener
22 Al-Basit (الباسط) The Expander, The Munificent
23 Al-Khafid (الخافض) The Abaser
24 Ar-Rafi (الرافع) The Exalter
25 Al-Mu'izz (المعز) The Giver of Honour
26 Al-Mudhill (المذل) The Giver of Dishonour
27 As-Sami (السميع) The All Hearing
28 Al-Basir (البصير) The All Seeing
29 Al-Hakam (الحكم) The Judge, The Arbitrator
30 Al-`Adl (العدل) The Utterly Just
31 Al-Latif (اللطيف) The Subtly Kind
32 Al-Khabir (الخبير) The All Aware
33 Al-Halim (الحليم) The Forbearing, The Indulgent
34 Al-Azim (العظيم) The Magnificent, The Infinite
35 Al-Ghafur (الغفور) The All Forgiving
36 Ash-Shakur (الشكور) The Grateful
37 Al-Ali (العلى) The Sublimely Exalted
38 Al-Kabir (الكبير) The Great
39 Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ) The Preserver
40 Al-Muqit (المقيت) The Nourisher
41 Al-Hasib (الحسيب) The Reckoner
42 Al-Jalil (الجليل) The Majestic
43 Al-Karim (الكريم) The Bountiful, The Generous
44 Ar-Raqib (الرقيب) The Watchful
45 Al-Mujib (المجيب) The Responsive, The Answerer
46 Al-Wasi (الواسع) The Vast, The All Encompassing
47 Al-Hakim (الحكيم) The Wise
48 Al-Wadud (الودود) The Loving, The Kind One
49 Al-Majid (المجيد) The All Glorious
50 Al-Ba'ith (الباعث) The Raiser of The Dead
51 Ash-Shahid (الشهيد) The Witness
52 Al-Haqq (الحق) The Truth, The Real
53 Al-Wakil (الوكيل) The Trustee, The Dependable
54 Al-Qawiyy (القوى) The Strong
55 Al-Matin (المتين) The Firm, The Steadfast
56 Al-Waliyy (الولى) The Protecting Friend, Patron and Helper
57 Al-Hamid (الحميد) The All Praiseworthy
58 Al-Muhsi (المحصى) The Accounter, The Numberer of All
59 Al-Mubdi' (المبدئ) The Producer, Originator, and Initiator of all
60 Al-Mu'id (المعيد) The Reinstater Who Brings Back All
61 Al-Muhyi (المحيى) The Giver of Life
62 Al-Mumit (المميت) The Bringer of Death, The Destroyer
63 Al-Hayy (الحي) The Ever Living
64 Al-Qayyum (القيوم) The Self Subsisting Sustainer of All
65 Al-Wajid (الواجد) The Perceiver, The Finder, The Unfailing
66 Al-Majid (الماجد) The Illustrious, The Magnificent
67 Al-Wahid (الواحد) The One, the All Inclusive, The Indivisible
68 As-Samad (الصمد) The Self Sufficient, The Impregnable, The Eternally Besought of All, The Everlasting
69 Al-Qadir (القادر) The All Able
70 Al-Muqtadir (المقتدر) The All Determiner, The Dominant
71 Al-Muqaddim (المقدم) The Expediter, He Who Brings Forward
72 Al-Mu'akhkhir (المؤخر) The Delayer, He Who Puts Far Away
73 Al-Awwal (الأول) The First
74 Al-Akhir (الأخر) The Last
75 Az-Zahir (الظاهر) The Manifest, The All Victorious
76 Al-Batin (الباطن) The Hidden, The All Encompassing
77 Al-Wali (الوالي) The Patron
78 Al-Muta'ali (المتعالي) The Self Exalted
79 Al-Barr (البر) The Most Kind and Righteous
80 At-Tawwab (التواب) The Ever Returning, Ever Relenting
81 Al-Muntaqim (المنتقم) The Avenger
82 Al-'Afuww (العفو) The Pardoner, The Effacer of Sins
83 Ar-Ra'uf (الرؤوف) The Compassionate, The All Pitying
84 Malik-al-Mulk (مالك الملك) The Owner of All Sovereignty
85 Dhu-al-Jalal wa-al-Ikram (ذو الجلال و الإكرام) The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
86 Al-Muqsit (المقسط) The Equitable, The Requiter
87 Al-Jami' (الجامع) The Gatherer, The Unifier
88 Al-Ghani (الغنى) The All Rich, The Independent
89 Al-Mughni (المغنى) The Enricher, The Emancipator
90 Al-Mani'(المانع) The Withholder, The Shielder, the Defender
91 Ad-Darr (الضار) The Distressor, The Harmer (This attribute can only be found in hadith)
92 An-Nafi' (النافع) The Propitious, The Benefactor
93 An-Nur (النور) The Light
94 Al-Hadi (الهادي) The Guide
95 Al-Badi (البديع) The Incomparable, The Originator
96 Al-Baqi (الباقي) The Ever Enduring and Immutable
97 Al-Warith (الوارث) The Heir, The Inheritor of All
98 Ar-Rashid (الرشيد) The Guide, Infallible Teacher and Knower
99 As-Sabur (الصبور) The Patient, The Timeless

Peace Be Unto You

Answer 3

That's a good question, and honestly, I don't think there is any hard proof either for or against God. Personally, I often find that evidence of a divine creator lies within the realm of science. Consider the intricacy of the human body, and how harmoniously all the systems of the body work together. Think about how proteins are created and how even a single imperfection in the formation of a protein can have a disastrous effect on the body. Even when some problems occur, there are backup systems in the body to repair errors in DNA or to fight off infections. It truly is amazing. When a women breastfeeds, her milk provides the exact nutrients the baby needs, and as the baby grows the contents of breast milk also change to meet the baby's needs. Nature is miraculous. I doubt all of these wonders happened by chance. There is more I'd like to share, but I hope this will suffice.

Answer 4

some times one must make sure that the proof from the Bible can stand on its own.. Ill give you a few things to go on with this..
Its contents are scientifically sound on matters that human researchers discovered only at a later dat

Origin of the universe: Gen. 1:1 In the beginning god created the heavens and the earth
In 1978 astronomer Robert Jastrow wrote: now we see how the astronomical evidence leads to a biblical view of the origin of the world. The details differ but the essential elements in the astronomical and biblical accouts of Genesis are the same: the chain of events leading to man commenced suddenly and sharply at a definite moment in time,in a flash of light and energy-God and the Astronomers (New York,1978),p.14

Shape of Planet Earth: Isa.40:22 : There is one who is dwelling above the circle of the earth" In ancient times the general opinion was that the earth was flat. Not until the 20th century has it been possible for humans to travel by airplane then into outer space and even to the moon thus giving them a clear view of "the circle" of earths horizon

Details of Human Anatomy: Job 19:20 I escape with the skin of my teeth" "on the enamel surface[of the teeth]is a highly indestructible pellicle [thin skin] or film indistinguishable to the naked eye known as the enamel cuticle (Nasmyths membrane) says the Encyclopedia Americana 1956 vol.xxvI p.321

Its internal harmony is significant
Tthis is especially so in view of the fact that the books of the Bible were recorded by some 40 men as diverse as king, prophet,herdsman,tax collector and physician. They did the writhing over a period of 1610 years so there was no opportunity for collusion. Yet their writings agree even in the smallest detail. To appreciate the extent to which the various portions of the Bible are harmoniously intertwined you must read and study it personally


all in all you do not need blind faith..

Answer 5

You have to get away from the idea of God as a man in the sky. God is an entity composed of everything in existence. God is all. That means we are all God, connected to everyone and everything else in the universe.
Everything living is aware on one level or another. It's no stretch to think that there is at least a creative force beyond our comprehension. What do we really know anyway? The senses are untrustworthy, as is memory. Our outlook as humans is, and always has been, self-centered. If we don't experience it, we don't believe it. But that is a narrow minded, opinionated stance to take. We all agree that the earth circles the sun, but who has actually seen it? Nobody has, yet no other explanation makes sense.

Answer 6

for me science does not have all the answers. while i enjoy science it doesn't offer any definitive answer to how the world began,what is our purpose here.........people enjoy science because it has answers and proves it with things that the human mind can comprehend. but what about the things it can't explain,for me god answers these questions,god shows us how and why we have what we have, the bible is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. man simply couldn't write the truths found within the bible that are so relevant,god had to be involved. i don't think anyone can give you good information, you are borderline and when you are ready to open your heart and are ready to commit to god only then will his presence be more abundant in your life. i kept myself at a distance for a long time, but now i am closer the blessings are evidence of the glory of god. not a definitive answer or likely not what you wanted but hope it helps if even only a little.

Answer 7

God gave us all brains to think with. But someone that doesnt believe that he created us is set with their own beliefs. You can correct till the cows come home on this ... We all wake up in the morning and that is cause God let us sleep and he controls us when we wake up. He helps us I am saying us answer these questions. He uses us and test us everyday. He uses us as His instrument on how we minister to others and this is a good way HERE on q/a's..Take up your stand.. and follow Him. You might do some good to a stranger here. Lots of folks arent believers in Christ. You have to have a strong backbone in order to wittness and here is just as good as anywhere. Thanks for the really good question.Sorry i am so long winded. Keep your faith and I will also.

Answer 8

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The proof and evidence is all around you and everywhere, undeniable proof, and indisputable visible evidence. It is called creation and life. Unless your are blind, deaf, and senseless. You can see, smell, taste, hear, feel, and examine the evidence.
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We live on a planet teeming with life. Plant life with approximately 250,000 species, animal life with over a million species. Scientists are learning just how complex life is. So complex that it requires design. The evidence of design requires a designer. Scientists are also learning the conditions for life; just how perfect conditions here on planet Earth are to support all this life.
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The human brain, it absorbs forty megabytes per second of data while awake. That is two terabytes of data a day. At night, it sorts and stores that data through the creation of new chemical bonds and synaptic connectors.
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Sure, right, this all just happened and evolved. This sort of thinking takes considerable faith, exponentially more faith than believing in a creator.
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Answer 9

Why would you want to be able to swallow the the BIG LIE? You have doubts, run with them. Explore rational thought, don't seek to wallow in the ignorance of delusionalism and superstition. God is the end result of a failed search for truth by a very shallow mind.

Answer 10

Ahhh. I have had many experiences which an ordinary person would contribute to coincidence or spiritual manipulation. I have seen the ghost of God. I have done battle with the demons. I have come out of them wondering if I was dreaming.... but I wasn't. He chose me to see some things as what they were. Most of the time it is just faith. But once in a while, it is sight.