2007-01-08 09:43:12 · 12 answers · asked by average.mind 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because without him our life has no meaning. If there is no God and we are all just accidents of nature then nothing you do in your life will ever matter at all.
All your relationships and all your activities are as significant as a bunch of termites eating a log - sure, they are a part of an ecosystem, but what kind of purpose is that? Its like being a small part of a machine that has no purpose. It is only with God that there is the possibility that you matter at all beyond the low level electrical charge running around in your brain.
Can you live without faith in God? Sure - but why would you want to? It is because you matter to God and his plan that our life has meaning and it is certainly the only way for you to exist at all once your time here has ended, so be careful what you wish for...
2007-01-08 09:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by sdmike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different reasons.
Here are some basic answers that compensate for most reasons:
1. They're afraid of death.
2. They're afraid of being alone.
3. Their parents believe in a diety.
4. They have no friends.
As for me, I could live my entire life without a deity :)
2007-01-08 17:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one really needs to believe in anything. But, if you have a divine spark or soul, and God gave it to you, you will be drawn to this and feel a yearning for something spiritual. Hence the millions of human beings who believe in some kind of God and in an afterlife.
2007-01-08 17:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there is a part of man that always wants to believe in the "all-powerful" and life after death. Both are bull.
2007-01-08 17:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by Serpentis 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most people can't handle fear of the unknown so they seek easy answers in the form of religion. In religion, nothing is unknown.
2007-01-08 17:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have often wondered if it is a human need. I do think that there is a God, although I am positive that He does not get involved with us here.
2007-01-08 17:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because He exists!
2007-01-08 17:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
opiate of the masses
2007-01-08 17:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by bob 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fear in the unknown?
2007-01-08 18:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by Quonx. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need or want?
2007-01-08 17:45:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋