Why do people (still) beleive God, even if no one has seen Him yet?

Question

I beleive God. I want to hear more convincing answers to support me. Non-Beleivers - please do not answer me......

Answer 1

Consider this : An archaeologist digs deep into the desert sand and finds a piece of an old clay pot. After his investigations, this archaeologist can tell us, from this little old piece of dusty clay, so much about the civilisation that existed thousands of years ago that produced it; he can tell us about the types of ovens, temperatues, and dyes that they worked with, the raw materials that they used, and thus assess the level of their artistic skill and technological ability, etc. All this from a small piece of clay lying in the desert.
Did this archaeologist ever see the civilisation that produced this pot ?

How does he know that it ever existed ?

He knows because he saw that the piece of clay was produced by someone who designed it, and shaped it, and had the intelligence to be able to heat it and produce the pot, and not only that, they also had the ability to colour it and make it look beautiful.

Design ==> Designer.

To the archaeologist the existence and intricacy of the piece of pottery is conclusive proof of the existence, intelligence and ability of the people who made it.

Look around you: at the beautiful sunset on a summer evening, at the moon and the stars on a cloudless night, at the water that you drink, at the trees and how they grow from tiny seeds.

Think about yourself: your eyes with which you see, your ears with which you hear, your tongues with which you taste and talk, your hands and your feet, your heart and your brain.

Consider how these things are so complex in themselves and yet work together in such perfect harmony.

From the movement of the galaxies to the complexities of the interaction of molecules, from the dynamics of eco-systems to the intricacies of DNA, all lead to the obvious fact of the existence of the great Wisdom, Knowledge and Power that allows our Universe to exist and function.

To any perceptive person the existence and intricacy of creation is conclusive proof of the Existence, Knowledge and Wisdom of the One who creates, organises and sustains it.

Most people naturally recognise the existence of the Creator, and we find reference to the Creator in all cultures and religions. Even the atheists, communists and (disbelieving) scientists cannot avoid this reality, but avoid the term 'creator', for phrases like 'Mother Nature' and 'the amazing way nature has designed...'

How strange in the face of this, that many today reject the belief in the existence of the Creator. Perhaps this is due more to fashion and the desire to justify a materialistic attitude to life rather than real observation and comprehension of reality.

Something stranger still, and perhaps another reason for the trend to deny the Creator, are those who claim that a man, or men, who walked on the earth, breathed air, who had bodies and souls subject to the Laws of the Universe, are the Creator, or manifestations of the Self-Subsistent One.

This is of course a complete contradiction in terms. Something cannot be the Creator and created at the same time, needing air, food and drink and being self-sufficient, being temporary and eternal!

If you are one of those who believe that a man such as Buddha, or Krishna, or Jesus is the Creator and Controller, then think again.

We were created from a drop of despised fluid, in which was a microscopic sperm, which in turn fertilised a microscopic egg and we grew in our mother's womb in stages predetermined, over which we had no control. We came from our mother's womb, urinating and defecating, needing constant attention and care. Without food we will die, without air we will die ... and then such a one is God?

Indeed any intelligent person would recognise exactly how dependant life, the universe and everything is on its Creator. Our dire need for His help makes itself plain in times of great distress.

Imagine yourself in an aeroplane and you know it is going to crash...

Who do you turn to for help then ?

Or on a ship in the sea, thrown helplessly up and down by towering waves ...

There will have been a situation at one time or the other in your life when you called upon your Creator alone, forgetting everyone and everything else, hoping, trusting, wishing that the Being you know in your heart and soul that has power and control over all things would help you. The only One you know can save you!

O creature of God, contemplate upon these verses:

" Behold! In the creation of the Heavens and the Earth; In the alternation of the night and day; In the sailing of the ships through the Oceans for the profit of mankind; In the rain which God sends down from the skies, and the life that He therewith to an earth that is dead; In the beasts of all kinds that He scatters through the Earth; In the change of the winds, and the clouds which they trail like their slaves between the sky and the earth -Indeed these are signs for a people that are wise." [The Qur'aan 2:164]

"It is He who has made the sun a shining glory and the moon a light of beauty and has measured out their stages, that you might know the number of years and their reckoning.Allah did not create this but in Truth. He explains His signs in detail for people who understand.[The Qur'aan 10:5]

"He has created the heavens and the earth with Truth. Far is He above having the partners that they ascribe to him. He has created mankind from a sperm drop; and behold this (same) man becomes anopen disputer! And the cattle, He has created them for you; in them is warmth (warm clothing) and numerous benefits, and of them you eat." [The Qur'aan 16:3-5]

"Blessed be He who sent down the Criterion to His servant that it may be an admonition to all creatures. To Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; no son has he begotten, nor has He any partner in His dominion; It is He who created all things and gave them their due proportions.Yet they have taken besides Him gods that can create nothing but are themselves created; that have no control of hurt or good to themselves; nor do they control life nor death nor Resurrection."[The Qur'aan 25:1-3]

"Were they created by nothing or did they create themselves? Or did they create the heavens and the earth ? No, they have no firm belief."[The Qur'aan 52:36]

"He it is who enables you to travel through land and sea, until, when you are in the ships and they sail with a favourable wind and you are glad about that. Then comes a stormy wind and the waves come to you from all sides and when you think that you are encircled by them, you call upon God making your faith pure for Him alone saying :'If You deliver us from this we shall truly be grateful.' But when He delivers you, behold! you rebel in the earth wrongfully. O mankind, your rebellion against God is only against your own selves - a brief enjoyment of this wordly life, then in the end unto Us is your return We shall inform you of that which you used to do." [The Qur'aan 10:22-23]

Answer 2

why do people still believe there is asomething like air when they cant see it???
Romans 1: 20 says that God invisible qualities are seen and perceived from what he has created. How can our wonderfully made body come by chance? Can a house build itself even when found in the desert? Look at our DNA can such come by chance with all its complexities, even the blood that sustains life, can such come by chance??? Then look around you, everything, wonderfully defined having its own unique self can never come by chance. All these show there really is an intelligent designer that created everything for a purpose and man most of all to enjoy life. No one can doubt this if such a person thinks very well. We have a variety of taste, of smell of colours to behold even with just two colors to our eyes. Yes There Is Indeed A Wonderful Creator and There Is No One That Can Tell Me Otherwise.!!!

Answer 3

People still believe in God because when times get rough and there is nowhere to turn, God is there. God has helped me through things that I would have never in a billion years have gotten out of if I did things my way. God is that perfect peace in the worst part of life. Everything that I am, everything that I have, and everyone that supports me is from God. So why not believe?

Answer 4

You know, it is said that no human eyes can see him because of his glory. Besides If we did see him, there would be no doubt that he exists. He would leave no doubt as to what to believe, because it came directly from him (no messengers). Consequently, his word would be law. The only choices a person would have would be to follow the law (which would be so obviously correct as 1 plus one equals 2) or to die. And then our free will would be gone, you would have to believe. But this goes against God's plan from the beginning. So just by showing himself in all his glory, he would be destroying his own plans.

By not showing himself, you are allowed to what you believe. Even if you don't believe in him.

Answer 5

The same reason I believe in the wind. The same reason I believe in love. The same reason I believe in peace. I can't see them (or Him) but I can feel them and Him.

Remember what Jesus said to Thomas; "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." (John 20:29)

The most marvelous thing for me is, that you can see God if you choose to. He is in the fluttering of a butterfly as it dances around the garden. He is in the colours of the sunset / sunrise as they paint the evening / morning sky. He is in the melody of a birds song as its music fills the air.

So in short, even though I haven't physically seen God, I believe in Him cause I feel him in every aspect of my life. And by just looking (and I mean really looking) at the world around me, I do see Him, or evidence of Him, and His love. He is the beauty of this world. Each time I see something that reminds me of God or His love for me, I simply say Thank you in acknowledgement.

Answer 6

Personally, My belief in our God is his constant fulfilling of his promises. Though Some can not physically see him, we see him through his actions. Through his miracles, and thru his spirit as we seek God, more in our life. Being a christian means having a true relationship with the father of Heaven., and Jesus Christ.
The bible speaks on having faith, not just that there is a God , but rather beliving in him( trusting him)

Answer 7

The main reason for belief is; Children are from birth indoctrinated by parents, church and society to belief in a god. An important theme is that even questioning this is a bad sin. To learn more about god and religion go here; http://www.godisimaginary.com/

Answer 8

expensive buddy, there is no would desire to have faith in any god. the only element required is love. in case you could love without god that's genuinely and sturdy. via love human beings can attain god. Or via god human beings can attain love. once you attempt to realize via love you will experience some problems which you will not understand now. purely once you attempt you would be responsive to the pitfalls. that's the reason sensible adult men of the previous have given you a equipment to progression in love. in case you logically destroy up the god and faith that's going to fall flat. even even though it has a usefulness and makes the lives of human beings richer and significant.

Answer 9

I see His work everywhere. For those that cannot see it there are those things that stand out.

A Zebra
A Butterfly
The process of spring, summer, winter, and fall
The stars and those that stand out
The sun that helps grow our food
Love, happiness...a smile and the spreading of....
A flower...some of them appear to be a genuine work of art as if more time was spent on some.
A child's eagerness to learn
An older couple in love...
Free will

Answer 10

compare us with the vastness and complexity of the universe or maybe multiverse, we are really insignificant. There must be a power controlling the function of all this vastness. Without this supreme power, Earth has long ago vanish into oblivion.

Answer 11

The whole concept of faith is believing [trusting] in what you CANNOT see, or sense. If you want concrete scientific proof, you are not going to find any. This is what separates the believers and the non believers.