If god was proven to exist would this negate the need for faith?

Question

Does faith require a lack of evidence?
Would those who believe in god then be faithless?
(I know it's not plausible but humour me)

Answer 1

That was the argument in the Hitchhikers Guide.

...and God disappeared in a puff of logic.

Answer 2

Faith requires a lack of Knowledge. Facts and facts do not equal knowledge. There are many facts and evidence that exists that I do not understand nor have sound knowledge of, such as quantum physics, nuclear atoms/particles or even the matting cycles of blue hump back whales. I have faith that they all work and are real per the facts/evidence that has been collected and per the statements of many knowledgeable men/women. Following this logic then, evidence could exist that proves God is a real being, and still need faith to believe in him. And you can take that to the bank!

Answer 3

Faith does require a lack of evidence. But if God's existence was proven there are many other things to have faith about. You could still have faith that He was good, just, and caring.

Answer 4

Let's just compare this to some far-off place for a moment, how about Singapore. For Singapore to exist, do you need faith in it? Hm, of course not. Let's try this: does faith in Singapore require lack of evidence? Silly question, of course not. Would those who believe in Singapore then be faithless? Another silly question.

It is kind of like asking "if you believe that you can't fly, will all the airplanes suddenly drop out of the air?" or "Since it is faith that keeps those airplanes in the air, if it is proven with physics that airplanes can fly, will they all suddenly drop of the air?"

Hey, what was that? Just a moment, I think I hard something crashing in the backyard....

Answer 5

Jesus said the apostles, after he had risen from the dead, and was standing with them, 'you of little faith', - so yes, to a degree, the more you see, and the more evidence there is to support your beliefs, the less faith is required.

At some point, either through death or the second coming, my faith will be of little use, but it is critical at this point to help carry me to the ultimate glory.

Same question for you - knowing there isn't enough evidence to prove God doesn't exist, how much faith do you need to continue in non-belief?

Answer 6

No. The Bible predicts that in the end times (Revelation etc), that it will be obvious to anyone that God is responsible for many disasters/judgements that will happen then. Even in the face of undeniable proof of his existence, there will still be some who stand against him. The 'faith' usually described by Christians is more than mere belief, as Satan certainly believes, but chooses to be on the wrong side.

Answer 7

Do you have faith in anything McClean...yourself, a friend, a lover, a parent...ANYONE? Faith does not require evidence, but evidence does not negate faith. It would negate belief based on faith by choice. Then what would we do all day for fun???
The Skeptical Christian
Grace and Peace
Peg

Answer 8

Once you know that God exists, faith cannot exist as faith is a belief in things not proven. Once something is proven, it is no longer faith. That is why many atheists rightly claim that they do not live by faith but only by things that can be proven.

Answer 9

No. Faith is believe in God's will.
I already have my own proof, so that is irrelevant.
However even if God were introduced to the world and seen through physical eyes. People would still need to have faith on whether or not they believe he is just, loving, trustworthy etc.

Answer 10

faith –noun 1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
2. belief that is not based on proof: He had faith that the hypothesis would be substantiated by fact.
3. belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion: the firm faith of the Pilgrims.
4. belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standards of merit, etc.: to be of the same faith with someone concerning honesty.
5. a system of religious belief: the Christian faith; the Jewish faith.
6. the obligation of loyalty or fidelity to a person, promise, engagement, etc.: Failure to appear would be breaking faith.
7. the observance of this obligation; fidelity to one's promise, oath, allegiance, etc.: He was the only one who proved his faith during our recent troubles.
8. Christian Theology. the trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved.
—Idiom9. in faith, in truth; indeed: In faith, he is a fine lad.

so you can still have "faith" even though was proven to exist

Answer 11

Nope. Most believers have evidence for God's existence. However, because they cannot see Him, faith is required.