One analogy that Adams put forward on the subject of religion was that of the "sentient puddle". This analogy is intended to refute the suggestion that the existence of God and His love for mankind would be proven by the fact that the world is perfectly designed for our needs. He compared such thinkers to an intelligent puddle of water. He said the puddle is pleased with itself and certain that the hole in the ground it occupies must have been designed specifically for it since it fits so well in it. The puddle looks up to the sun above and worships its divine benefactor. The fate of the puddle is to exist under the sun until it has entirely evaporated
"There is no reason for believing that any sort of gods exist, and quite good reasons for believing that they do not exist and never have. It has all been a gigantic waste of time and a waste of life. It would be a joke of cosmic proportions if it weren't so tragic."
- Richard Dawkins
2007-03-18 05:46:45 · 25 answers · asked by yu_yu_liang 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dont take this as a criticism against religion. I have friends who have strong beliefs and I am trying to understand where these beliefs come from. For the people who say there is evidence to prove god exists then please show me what you mean.
For those who say the bible... dont be stupid. Its a book that proves nothing.
Please watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FshvX5PpqA
2007-03-18 06:11:37 · update #1
makes them feel a little bit better
2007-03-18 05:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by jojo 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
1. Allah (SWT) 'God' is only 'One', has no partner or son, and neither gives birth, nor is He born. He is eternally besought by all and has no beginning or end, and none is equal to Him (Holy Quran example)
2. He is the Merciful and the Compassionate, the Guardian and the True Guide, the Just and the Supreme Lord, the Creator and the Watchful, the First and the Last, the Knowing and the Wise, the Hearing, and the Aware, the Witness and the Glorious, the Able and ' the Powerful. (Holy Quran example).
3. He is the Loving and the Provider, the Generous and the Benevolent, the Rich and the Independent, the Forgiving and the Clement, the Patient and the Appreciative, the Unique and the Protector, the Judge and the Peace. (Holy Quran example). The question of Allah's (SWT) 'God' existence has preoccupied men's minds for many centuries. Those who believe in Allah (SWT) 'God' seem to agree that the limited finite human intelligence cannot prove the existence of the infinite boundless of Allah (SWT) 'God'. It can only illustrate or demonstrate his existence to the satisfaction of the curious human mind.
Those who deny Allah's (SWT) 'God' claim to rely on science, philosophy, or special theories of knowledge. Their arguments are sometimes inapplicable, sometimes irrelevant, always complex, and often incomprehensible. However, the developed mind will find its way to Allah (SWT) 'God'. Failure to find the way does not mean that there is no way. Denial of reality does not make it unreal.
2007-03-18 06:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I love how you use quotes support your idea of a non-existent being. Its sad that you have no points of your own. All you are doing is regurgitating other peoples thoughts.
There will come a time in your life when you will learn. Your words are similar to Nehor, the Anti-Christ. My question for you is how come you can't leave Christians alone? Let them be. Get on with your life. It is a belief. You don't have to worry about their beliefs. They don't effect you. If it weren't for Christians, the majority of charities would have nothing. A good portion of the Hurricane Karina victims wouldn't have received all the help they had, if it weren't for Christians.
You know it and I know it, we need Christians. Anything good in this world should be supported. Not condemned just because you find it hard to believe.
2007-03-18 05:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by fundeenfundeen 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
(now i know im going to get a massive thumbs down for this)
but i believe there is a god for two reasons:
1. i FEEL/BELIEVE there is one (maybe even multiplies)
2. to ME it makes logical sense.
i dont have a corresponding religion with my faith... and i feel quite comfortable where i am.
i think a big problem with this whole debate is... well... people seam to associate faith with the bible or some other religious text... religious texts have NOTHING to do with god. people form religions and these texts... people are flawed... no wonder there would be so many mistakes in the bible and such...
i just dont disbelieve because of some texts....
i believe because i have ignored these false words.. and taken the time to do a little "soul searching"... i think that if everyone would just ignore all religion and make up their minds for themselves... then we would all be more educated people.....
2007-03-18 05:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by Loathing 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We might cynically say that we are "a blunt nano-something in a material and mystical transition of which we are not grasping much about", and so we may say that we are happy of feeling ourselves alive and fiercy and also that the World can be forced unto our own service.
We may then feel that we are the utmostly developed creatures in this World of ours, and that there out there above in yonder Paradise is the Almighty Creator that created the father and the mother to our own tribe and so declared to our own forefathers that they were His own exclusive favorites.
Then we may say that our own immensely merciful Almighty Creator is the immensely powerful Father-King of ours that looks like us in His body and in His soul - we appropriately contrived Him in our own image, and so we of our particular and ever utmostly privileged creed ever declare that He created us in His own image.
I agree, there is a sort of transcendental meaning behind all this that is not up to us to grasp nor fetch. Not yet. Maybe never.
2007-03-18 06:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by pasquale garonfolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says Creation is the evidence of the Creator, God Almighty.
He says anyone who cannot see or perceive that, is empty headed with spiritual darkness looming next upon them.
God is true! Why cannot people see it simply from creation?
2007-03-18 05:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by tienna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 00:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wether or not god exists isn't the point with many. Simply having a faith to follow, something to pour your hope into is enough. Take away beliefs, faith, and religion and the masses will equate to slugs, but fill them with hope...and you have a force to recon with.
Think crusades.
2007-03-18 05:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by Xerberus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ye of little faith my friend.All Jesus asked was to have faith in Him and God and ye shall live forever with Him in the kingdom of heaven.Faith to believe despite no "concrete evidence" I am a firm believer in God and I know He has some kind of purpose in mind for me because I should have died countless times already.And I do not believe in luck or coincidences.
2007-03-18 05:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Bellows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
god definitely does exist and i suggest you wise up to that fact before its too late and stop being brainwashed by R. Dawkins who has no clue. I know and have faith in my heart that god does exist, I can feel it and he answers my prayers, that is all the proof i need. If it wasnt for god we wouldnt even be here and there is nothing more important in life than him so how dare you question his existence!!!!
2007-03-18 05:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by USCfan77 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no evidence God does not exist and quite a lot that God does exist.
Get over it.
By the way, the testimony of witnesses is considered to be evidence and there are millions who will testify that they have seen God and God does exist where there is no one who can testify that they know everything and therefore they know God does not exist. Duh.
2007-03-18 05:50:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋