What if there is no God?

Question

Just lets assume that for a minute.

When there is njo God, believers wasted their time and money to believe in God. A big loss.

When there is a God, and I live my life not believing in him, thus not wasting time and money; so when I die, and in my afterlife I discover there is a god, so where the problem ? He never sent me an e-mail on my earhtly life, so he would not blame me, as he is forgiving, right ? I owuld just tell him, well Dear Mr. God, you let me choose not to believe in you. So wheres the party ?

For me its less risk, not to believe in God, and spend my time and money better.

Answer 1

I bet (no pun intended) that a lot of people will not see how this completely pwns Pascal's Wager.

Answer 2

Well, this is a big risk, I think. What if His idea of mercy is different from yours? If He feels you've heard enough about Him to decide whether or not you want to live as if there is a God and they since you've made the decision, you will receive the punishment. To me, though, the risk goes a bit further. The way of life shown in the Bible, whether or not there is a God, is better in many ways than what the world offers. Certain less-than-ideal foods are not to be eaten (including animal fat, which we know we should avoid because of saturated fats). In light of HIV, we know the monogamous sexual relationship is the safest, and life without divorce is safest for children's mental well-being. And even a weekly day of rest is good for us. I just believe that the Biblical way of life is the best I've seen; and I've been looking. So, risking all this "time and money" is worth it for me if I live better. Plus... I see no point to life, no hope, if there is no God.

Answer 3

There is a God and the time, money and effort spent with God reaps very large rewards.

God speaks to our hearts all of the time, but some people are just too lazy or self centered to hear Him. If you go throughout your life denying and ignoring God and then ask for forgiveness when your soul is at stake, are you showing love for Him or love for yourself. Maybe you will go to a place where you can continue to love yourself and not worry about God. The problem is that no one else there may love you.

Answer 4

Yes, God let you choose to believe in Him or not. But we are not the ones that seek God first, He seeks and saves the lost. There is much evidence in this world alone. Heaven and earth declare the glory of God. Living for God is not a waste of time or money- He is the reason we have our life, and if there was no God, you would not be here to ask this question. Yes, He is forgiving, but it cost Jesus His life so that we can be forgiven. If you choose to give your life to Him, you will HAVE NO REGRETS-

Answer 5

That's a very Muslim view of the forgiveness of God.
If there is no God, then nothing in the world at all would change as it has gone on before and will continue until we pollute or nuke its life sustenance out.
Even if there was a God, we may do that anyway.
As far as the time and money thing goes, thats organized religion, not belief in God.

Answer 6

why do u want the money? for happiness and satisfying ur physical needs and wants isnt that true? well u have a soul too and ur soul gets satisfied with praying to god making good actions for others thats how u make ur soul happy and if you realize even the richest ppl in the whole world who have everything they want but do not believe in god and do wut gods want them to do, they cannot sit still evn if they are so happy. there must be something moving in there body as a sign of discomfort from this soul. when u look at a religs person and a person who doesnt believe in god look at there body language diffrnce the religs person would be calm and happy inside out and the other person would be happy for the sake of happiness but not the calmness of his soul!
think about it and plz do realize it:)... take care oh and btw if u die and it turned out that god do exist ul stay in hell for eternity for example ..AND GOD FORIB hehehe .. life is around 100 years and years pass so fast and eternity means eterntiy .. so by time managmnt i guess u can satify both ur physical needs and ur soul! jst to be safe lool :P
take care again bye ::D:D i really hope i helped!:)

Answer 7

>>For me its less risk, not to believe in God, and spend my time and money better.<<

That's called "free will." Do as you will, only respect others and value life.

I'm a Christian, and I have faith in God. That said, I like your question, because it's an enjoyable exercise for me.

In the end, my faith tells me that God doesn't demand money and time (aside from prayer, which for me is usually conversation and gratitude). I don't think God necessarily demands anything, but he does wish the best for all of his creation, and we are among that creation.

Good luck to you!

Answer 8

God sent you something far greater than a silly e-mail. He sent you his own son who you have rejected. There is ample evidence showing the man Jesus was here. Non Christian evidence, Pliny the younger, Tacitus, Josephus, have all written about Jesus and the Christians.
You have this earth that shows you it was created by a designer. You have chosen by your free will to accept the theory of evolution which is full of holes ( life from non life, life where there was no DNA coming from a warm soup that came from....?). I could go on and on.
You, my friend, are without excuse. Every time a Christian tells you about Jesus is another opportunity for you. How long will you deny God? I pray don't wait too long.
God bless,
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Answer 9

Come on. If there is just oblivion after you die, does it really matter how you lived? Would it really matter if you believed something that wasn't true? No.

By the way, if you were God, the ultimate power in the universe, would you really be answerable to anyone?

Answer 10

well we don't have to worry about that because there is a God. A few years ago i tried to end my life and God wouldn't let me do it. it was one heck of an experience. my brother also had an experience w/ God. so we know he's real. also my daughter was healed when prayed for. Ive got to many experiences to know for sure that God is totally real and alive! also my grandpa was set free from an addiction by God when he was prayed for. so i know 100% w/out a doubt God is with me!

Answer 11

no god? of thousands made up throughout history??/ OH NO!! how could that be?!?!

how is it possible that my made up, imaginary god doesn't exist?? just like the gods of war, thunder, love, moon, sun, sea, fire, wind, cheese, and blueberries?? OH NOOOOO. something doesn't exist that people used to explain natural phenomena that couldn't be explained to them???!?

i don't need a god to value and appreciate this life for what it is. i can surround myself with the people i care about the most and devote my life TO THEM. i can love, be caring, think of others, be generous WITHOUT AN IMAGINARY THING. i do not need to serve and worship a made up thing FOR THE FALSE PROMISE OF ETERNAL LIFE. i don't need the LOVE SECURITY AND THE FEELING OF BEING IMPORTANT from an imaginary god. i can have love security of my family and friends. and that's it. you people must have extremely low self-esteem and confidence if you need put your 'faith' is a made up thing.

i don't need a god. especially when it's made up.