If God exists why doesn't he prove it?

Question

Given that Christianity is a grouping of rules made by people, written down by other people and then manipulated by even more people, are there any arguements for believing in the Biblical God which do not come down to blind faith?

Surely if the big man existed it would be a far nicer place on earth if he did a weekly address to the planet or something? The fact that this does not happen suggests he does not exist or if he does he really does not give a damn.

Answer 1

Exactly. This is just one instance that shows god does not exist.

You will get many answers that all boil down to something like "he's testing us". What, are we in school? Playing hide and seek? Most powerful being in the universe can't prove his own existence?

Simple fact, there is no god.

Answer 2

HI Kenny,
Miracles were performed when Christ came and HIS Apostles were given the ability to also perform some of them. We are able to read about them and decide for ourselves. You and I have not seem the Civil War, we were not able to be at the First or second World War, Neither of us was on the mission that landed on the Moon, we were not in America when Columbus sailed and landed near this body of land yet we still believe that tjose things happened. It is no more problem for us to believe the truth of the BIBLE then it is to believe those things actually happened. You must have some faith that GOD does exist and look around you at everything that HE has done for our benefit. It is phenomenol what we have been given and the things that had to happen so that this world would even be sustainable to life as we know it. The possibility of our existence here without GOD is almost ZERO. I believe that HE has a hand in our creation and our sustenance here. Thank GOD for HIS MIRACLES and HIS SON who came so that we would have an opportunity to be in Heaven. Do you have the assurance of eternal salvation? Maybe you should read just a little further and consider the possibility of HIS Saving Grace.

Study these scriptures and see what you think. To become a Christian:
1. HEAR - Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?
2. BELIEVE - In Mark 16:16, Jesus said “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”
3. REPENT - Luke 13:3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
4. CONFESS CHRIST - 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
5. BE BAPTIZED - Romans 6:3-4 do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
6. CONTINUE TO BE FAITHFUL - Jesus said in Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.”
Send me a note if you have questions. I am anxious to hear from you. Have a Great Week!!
Thanks,
Eds, Christian

Answer 3

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!

Answer 4

Yes christianity is a grouping of rules made by people who just want to manipulate, I agree with you. But, what do you mean by a nicer place? I find this to be a wonderful place. I enjoy my life and family. Most of all I enjoy to the thought of knowing that there is a G-d who has watched over me ever since I can remember. He always blesses me and no one can take that from me. There is a G-d, but it is the religions that don't give a damn all they want is your money and to control your way of living. Every single one of the Religions!!! The proof that there is a G-d, is you, that you are able to express your thought that, He doesn't exists when He does. and He understands our confusion which is caused by religious people who want to shove their religion down our throats. Don't allow them to rob you from His blessings by denying His existance, don't take it out on HIm, take it out on the people. He loves you just the way you are. Honest about your feelings... Enjoy the life He has given you and thank Him for it.

Answer 5

First, God has addressed mankind with the Ten Commandments. It is up to us to follow His word. Many of the disasters that are occurring today are doing so because the scriptures must be fulfilled.

Answer 6

This reminds me of something from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books where it's so improbable for something as useful as the babelfish to come about through evolution that many see it as the final proof of the non-existence of god. The argument goes like this:

"I refuse to prove I exist" says god "for proof denies faith and without faith I am nothing."

"But the babelfish is a dead giveaway, isn't it?" Says man.

"I hadn't thought of that" says god who promptly vanishes in a puff of logic.


Seriously though, god doesn't prove he exists because he doesn't exist. Simplest answer and befitting of Occam's Razor.

Answer 7

"Blessed are those who believe and Have Not Yet Seen."

I don't have to physically SEE Yahweh, to believe He is real. After all I have the visible proof that I need.

1) His Holy Word (Bible)
2) All of creation

Let me ask you these questions:::

Do you have to "see" air, to know that you are breathing oxygen right now?

Do you have to "see" each individual cell in your body, to know that they are real?

Most of all, let's take a look at all the parts of our body - everything is controlled by Our Brain.

Now let me ask yourself this final question ....

What is controlling your Brain?

Answer 8

You are never going to get an answer from God with expectations like that. If you REALLY want the truth and are really serious about it, you must go to God humbly and seek the truth. According to His Word, you will get your answer.
He has revealed Himself to every human being. He is written on our spiritual DNA. Every man knows this, it is up to us to reject it or not.

Answer 9

He proves it every moment of the day,EVERYDAY! Its not His fault that you're so short sighted to see His works! And besides what makes you think your so special that he has to prove it to you? Get a good pair of glasses will you.....oh....and a life will come in handy as well!

Answer 10

Life is a test of faith to Allah. If you are righteous in faith and truly believe, then for all eternity you will be blessed in the gardens of Paradise in Heaven. He does not need to prove Himself.

As-salaamu alaykum - Peace be upon you