Why do people belive in God?

Question

Seriously in today's time how can people deny evolution and believe in God. There is undeniable proof of evolution and no REAL proof of God. AND PLEASE DON"T SAY EVERYTHING IS PROOF OF GOD. (that is an answer for people who don't have real answers)

Answer 1

It's actually an interesting process, evolution. Many of the most outspoken advocates of the theory don't even believe it themselves. Charles Darwin didn't even believe evolution. He realized toward the end of his life that his theory didn't hold water. Any scientist that actually studies the issue finds evolution to be inadequate at best. It's just they don't have a better answer to offer the public, so they just keep pumping it out.

Now, why do people believe in God? Well, even if evolution was true, which I find no scientific evidence for, then it wouldn't really give any evidence for or against the existence of God. There is a very instinctive factor about humans, which causes us to believe that there is something greater than us.

Some people express this in the belief of God. Others believe in aliens. Some believe we can become one with the universe. Some believe there is a greater evolutionary state awaiting us. It is considered most unnatural to believe that human beings are the pique of existence.

The only people that tend to not fit this category are most often the criminally insane, such as certain types of serial killers. We call this a God complex, because we recognize such a trait to be counter-intuitive to human nature, to believe that oneself really is the greatest power possible.

Here is the question then, WHY do we have this instinctive ability? It serves no practical purpose, since it does not necessarily give humans any drive for existence by itself (though certain applications of this understanding do). Why is it so inborn to us?

The truth that evolution and God are equally unprovable is an old stale mate. Evolution, nor Creation can ever be scientific theories, because neither have the ability to be tested, nor observed, nor is there any historical record that can give credit to either. Those who say there is evidence for evolution would do well to start reading scientific journals more and watch Discovery Channel less.

Is there any undeniable proof of God? That depends on perspective. There is the issue of the law of human nature, which evolution has yet to give sufficient explanation to. That is, the understanding of an inherent moral system which all cultures find critically important, yet not a single individual in any culture seems to actually follow it. The explanation of a God given soul seems quite a logical conclusion, but is circumstantial.

There is the issue of the original action. The laws of physics tells us that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The need for an initial action remains a mystery, because according to this law we know that motion always occurs in unison with other movement, but that becomes a circular argument quickly. A belief in God easily explains this problem as well. Once again, it's circumstantial.

I could give ten or fifteen more examples, and indeed, it'd be possible to have countless debates on even the two that I have mentioned. Having a relationship with God, my perspective is a bit different. Having regular communication with someone makes it rather difficult for me to deny Him. Yes, that communication can and does work more than one way. I can't PROVE that to anyone, but that doesn't make it less true.

I'll leave it with this. The most sure thing, according to Rene Decartes, is completely unproven. We as human beings have thoughts. There is absolutely no usable evidence whatsoever that can be used to give any credibility to that statement, however, you'll never meet a person that could deny that they have thoughts that pass through their head. Some things can be proven, some can't, some things just are, and lay beyond any miniscule definitions of science, or feelings, or logic.

Answer 2

God created. Genesis
God loves us. John 3:16
I can't believe we came from nothing. The big bang theory. Is just that. Theory isn't always a fact. I wouldn't be here otherwise. You may think I'm naive. Faith comes from hearing. So through the ages; where would so many people go wrong? Or are they. Even Doctor's are learning the human body is a complex form and is a universe of it's own. Everything working. Either you do believe or you don't. The Bible isn't a fairy tale. As some may think. The Bible has it's own proof. It's true or it's not? You need to make that choice. For me it's fact. That's it. Read the book. If you open your mind and allow God to show you....as Paul Harvey used to say. And that's the rest of the story.

Answer 3

Actually, as time has gone on, scientists have found the opposite to what you are saying. The more they look at DNA structures, the more they look at the complexity of a single simple cell, the more they see the shortcomings and impossibilities of evolution causing it. You need to start reading more current papers on the topic of evolution instead of old 1970's literature and see the bigger picture. It's not "God versus science" anymore, but realise that there are things that science can't explain and things that religion can't explain. This is why a number of notable evolutionary scientists have gone to the intelligent design camp. They acknowledge the shortcomings of science in explaining everything adequately. It makes sense. If you use the wrong tool for a job, why keep using it? Why keep science in a box and refuse to accept anything outside the box? The whole nature of science has always been about discovery and new knowledge. The longer that some scientists refuse to accept metaphysical explanations, the longer they will never come to finding out the real truth. (there are parallels here with other phenomena, such as crop circles, aliens etc).

For example they thought the cell was a simple structure back in the 60's and 70's, evolutionary theory made sense and seemed to work. But when they had the technology to view the cell in greater detail in recent times, they found that the cell was a little universe all on its own, much more complex than they thought originally. Way too complex to have evolved , no matter which way it was looked at, and all the evolutionary rules fall over.

If you look for a scientific proof of God you won't find one because God is immeasurable by science. All science can do is measure the effects of God. You can never prove God by keeping it in a box called science, you need to blend it with other disciplines.

Now what sort of probabilities are we talking about here, that everything evolved without any kind of input from a god of any kind? Miniscule, to say the least, almost zero. What are the chances of God existing or not existing? 50%.
Why do most people believe in God? Because , for one, it makes more sense to believe in the 50% chance that God exists, than believing outdated evolutionary textbooks , theories and miniscule probabilities.

Through all major cultures and civilisations since the start of humanity mankind has desired to believe in something greater than itself. This desire in itself is proof of a God. Another why people believe in God: Evolution gives no hope for the future. Believe in a loving sovereign God does. From a social/psychological point of view, would you rather give your children hope for the future or tell them gloom and doom stories. Society has proved it. The countries where religion has been removed from society and persecuted, stifled, such as in China, Russia, North Korea, are some of the worst places to live on the planet. The choice between believing in God, or not believing in God is clear.

So there are many benefits to believing in God, for many it is the common sense way to believe, and there are few benefits to believing in evolution alone (key word: alone, since a number believe in both evolution and God at the same time).

Answer 4

Seriously,maybe you should be asking why people do not believe in God, because as for this so called undeniable proof where is it? So far many have said there is so called proof but none have provided it! So put your proof where your mouth is and show it ,if, indeed, it is, undeniable. as you say it is, then as I said where is it?

Answer 5

It doesnt make you unhealthy should you dont beleive. The nation was once developed on devout ideals however over years God has been eliminated by means of society. We now have such a lot in the best way of clinical conception that still eliminates God from any equation of making the sector or guy for that topic. Now I feel should you beleive it comes out of your household and relatively no wherein else. No should you dont beleive and there's a god im certain he is aware. Now God is alleged to be forgiving and merciful so dont fear an excessive amount of approximately it.

Answer 6

Firstly, there are those who believe in evolution and God. Secondly, there are those who believe in evolution where a body turns into another kind of body altogether, and there are those who believe that animals and humans undergo subtle changes that is called evolution.

I believe that man has evolved from man, not from animal, and that is evolution. Man once looked differently, had more hair, may not even have walked entirely upright, but he was man.

Why believe in God?

You could believe in God because Creation requires an intelligence. You could believe in God because every being is a person, so a person must be responsible for that. You could believe in God because somehow the universe is in perfect order. But, you can't believe in God as a matter of personal interpretation. No one else but God seems to be a matter of personal interpretation in many people's thinking, but who else is the product of someone else's personal interpretation?

Anyways, God is another name for Creator, and even whatever evolution one believes in is advanced by creation. Evolution is created, and so who is the Creator?

Answer 7

Why can't you believe in a creator who works through evolution?

As to your proof of god look at the "odds" statistically that life intelligent enough to even wonder if "god" exists should have ever happened. The odds are stacked HUGELY against that occurring.

Besides, What caused the "big bang" in the first place? Something did...Its just as likely that a "creator" caused it as anything else....

Answer 8

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 9

God is based on Faith. Its the belief in something after this that keeps some from just sticking a gun in their mouth when they ask- "what's the purpose, if there is nothing after this?"

Religion gives some pointers to those without direction, and believing in a God give hope.

Personally I have seen evil and think that if there is evil then there must be good and if their is good and evil then there must be extremes of both and those would equal Heaven and Hell.

Religion be dammed. I believe in God though.

Answer 10

Evolution is not proof that there is no god. Some people have a sense of a being that is not in our physical dimension that seems to care for us and is able to work miracles on our behalf. It's as simple as that. All the rest is decoration.