"The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God." Psalm 14:1
2007-01-12 03:12:09 · 18 answers · asked by bbjones9 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Even though mankind are surrounded by Gods beauty of all living things, the fool still doesnt believe.
2007-01-12 03:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by JDJ34 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That verse is explaining one of the many lines of reason that the wicked use to justify evil deeds. It says nothing about atheists in general, and does not imply that all atheists are fools. When this verse was written, there was no such thing as an atheist. People held the idea of God in their minds perpetually, and believed that some Deity was silently observing and judging every deed. According to this verse, the fool attempts to convince himself that there is no God in order to placate his conscience. A modern equivalent would be, "the fool says in his heart that there are no police..."
2007-01-12 11:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by NONAME 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"The fool has said in his heart, there is a god." -- The Book of Intelligence.
See? If you want to make people look like idiots for believing something you disagree with, it's easy. Oh, try this!
"The fool has said in his heart, tacos are properly made in mexican tradition!" -- The Book of Mexico-Haters.
"The fool has said in his heart, poopies should be brown." -- The Book of Green Poopers.
See how utterly rediculous the construct is? So why even care what words are put into the construct. It's absurd regardless.
2007-01-12 11:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This word 'fool' is from a Hebrew word which denotes someone who lacks morality, anything from a cad to a psychopath. It doesn't mean someone who is stupid, so much as someone who is without scruples. The Ancient Hebrew Prophets characterized God as defending the helpless and uncovering the secret misdeeds of sinners.
2007-01-12 11:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by Callen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a great way to demean those that don't believe as you do.
It is used to affirm the faithful's belief.
If you ever have any doubts about God, then you can simply look at the verse and say, "Oh, I shouldn't have such doubt, because then I'd look pretty foolish. Can't have that."
And this gives them a platform of superiority. Regardless of the differences between a believer and a nonbeliever, the former can simply look at the latter and say, "Well, at least I'm no fool." Snap.
People of various religions have been insulting each other for centuries. This is nothing new.
2007-01-12 11:15:17 · answer #5 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
the fool said in his heart "there is no God"
the man thought about it, and thought there wasn't a God and he is a fool for thinking it.
2007-01-12 11:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by Cloud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorta like Psalm 10:4 The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.
2007-01-12 11:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It means that you are a fool if you can't feel GOD in your heart. Anyone who doesn't believe in GOD is an antichrist. Thank you.
2007-01-12 11:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by cookie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okay give me a minute, because this is a hard one, but here goes:
"The fool has said in his heart, there is no God".
I hope this is helpful to you.
2007-01-12 11:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Atheists are fools - straight from the mouth of God, but written by David.
2007-01-12 11:15:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋