You can't prove anything. Either you believe or don't believe. That is why Faith is so important. Then comes Hope.
2007-03-03 05:44:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We all believe in many things without absolute and total knowledge. For example we know very little about solar physics, yet we all have faith that the sun will rise each day.
Why is it we can believe in many things using rational analysis, even when what we believe is only partially known, yet when it comes to matters like a supreme being, we suddenly want the "show me" proof?
Persons that seek absolute proof of something are inconsistently applying logic and rationality, for they do not seek this absoluteness in all things. Hence, their epistemologies are not fully formed; they speak without proper understanding of the nature of knowledge.
These persons must first take the time and formal study to answer the question: "What is the justification for the presuppositions informing your epistemology and ethical system?"
2007-03-03 05:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So from your statement, then obviously there is total justification in believing in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny, etc. You can't prove that they exist, so therefore if you have enough belief they obviously must, regardless of the proof or lack there of.
2007-03-03 06:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by corona001500 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Frankly, if I were to believe everything that people have to say about their religion, I would have to be a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew and various other religions at the same time. All people of every religion will tell you that their religion is the true one. So when somebody preaches to me, of course I want some sort of proof.
2007-03-03 05:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Defense mechanism in their brains. Proof is merely an ideal which leaves no room for reasonable doubt, which makes people's faiths stronger about a certain idea.
Now, the trick is to actually make sure that one's 'truth' are in the same lines as 'fact'...
It's good that you seek knowledge, for knowledge is power; power is freedom; and freedom is peace...
So peace be upon you...
2007-03-04 15:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a silly question, if someone tells me unicorns were real I would want proof. Someone tells me there is a god, I want proof (the bible isn't proof, just a book of fairy tales)
2007-03-03 05:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by Jason Bourne 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
oh hey! I'm collecting donations for a relief fund for poor and disenfranchised pixies. the pixies are suffering so have faith and send me your money.
2007-03-03 05:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by nebtet 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So you make the argument that we should all believe the story which is the happiest one, regardless of its merit?
2007-03-03 05:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by eldad9 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that isnt so
many things can be proven and people like proof
i believe in spirits but only because of my own personal experiences and proof of spirit
i wouldnt expect anyone else to believe in spirits just because i say so
i want them to find their own proof
2007-03-03 05:50:43 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because they are logical and do not want to believe something false.
That's why god gave us brains.
2007-03-03 05:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by Nameless 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Amin to that.
2007-03-03 05:47:51 · answer #10 · answered by Maverick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋