I saw an episode of the Simpsons where Homer came up with a mathematical equation that proved God didn't exist (Flanders than burned it). Philosophers are constantly developing proofs about God's existence. Do you think one day they'll be undeniable evidence one way or the other?
2007-03-20 05:50:56 · 45 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. The reason is because of the nature of the question. Some questions humans ask can be answered by empirical research (science) one way or the other. Others can't--and the question of God's existance (or not) is one of them.
That's not an opinion. In order for a question to be resolved in that way, you have to be able to test its validity--and the test has to be able to falisify the hypothesis. And--for reasons that involve a lot of logic and epistomology--that isn't possible. You can't falsify the statement "God exists" or "God does not exist" by empirical test.
That DOES NOT mean the questionis meaningless. There are many such questions, including any that have to do with whether a givenaction is morally right ror wrong. That does not make them unimportant--it simply means you can't get the asnswwer out of a test tube.
2007-03-20 06:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The debate will continue forever. The undeniable evidence will be only gotten after death, then the answer is crystal clear but those on earth will continue to theorize and argue. I simply look around at our earth and see the plants which live on the carbon dioxide we exhale and give off oxygen which we live on, all the balances and checks and find it difficult to believe that all this happened by accident. As far as a mathemetical equation, ask an aeronautical engineer and he/she can show you an equation proving that the bumble-bee cannot possibly fly. The bee however, doesn't see the equation and continues to fly. The Simpsons is geared toward a third grade mentality and is unlikely to develop philosophical concepts worthy of consideration past the third grade.
2007-03-20 06:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by WILLIAM R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the church is a most powerful organization, whether it's a Catholic empire or a supposedly Christian tele-evangelical show, these lucrative business people will do everything in their power to suppress facts contrary to their beliefs,interests or values, hell! right now, on todays news,one of the churches is protecting it's pedophile priests,nothing new there, but very telling indeed. these supposed love one another Christians either believe in the nambla - man boy love association values or they just dont give a damn about people as much as they do their business.
It would be awesome if scientists could prove beyond a reasonable doubt that no God exists but Christians stil claim evolution is not real and will not accept reality, so the debate will continue until the end of time, unless somehow all believers are exterminated. Stalin tired this and managed to create a society that is 70% atheist, however Christians still remain, and it is highly unlikely they will all be victims of world wide genocide,, so as long as a devout believer exists, the debate continues
2007-03-20 06:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There already is undeniable evidence that He does exist, it is all about accepting this is a reality and learning to live with it. People now days have become so proof driven that it has become the death to what they were inherently born with. When a child is born they believe in that which nothing greater can be concieved, but it is society and peer pressure that lead to questions like yours. God cannot be understood with simple reason and logic, therefore to define Him is impossible, only when we meet in His kingdom will we be granted the knowledge to know Him.
God keep you always.
2007-03-20 05:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by Perhaps I love you more 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After seeing how some fundamentalists ignore science, I strongly doubt the suggestion that any evidence can be 'undeniable'. If people are able to believe, with all the evidence available today, that people were created by a god 6000 years ago, then there is nothing that could prove satisfactorily to these people that there is no god.
2007-03-20 05:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If thats your pic.. you are hot! On to the question- I believe it will be resolved. You can have the undeniable evidence for yourself... all you have to do is pray and have a few prayer's answered. There is no way to dispute an answered prayer. I also believe when we die we will meet our maker. Some people have had life after death accounts of meeting God and being in Heaven. When God comes to reign on the earth he created- the issue will be resolved!
2007-03-20 06:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw that eppisode aswell....really funny
It will be somved one day, but not soon. I think its solved for every person when they die, cos then ppl will see if God really exists.....or not.
Personally i know that God does exist, but some ppl have doubts. The trueth is God cant be prven like maths and science can. I mean, who is the maths and science done by? Humans, of course, and humans make mistakes. So even if it could be proven/disporven, we just wouldnt b sure, cos mistakes can be made. ; D
lol
2007-03-20 05:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by Eryn v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much proof will we need when this event takes place in the very near future!
(1Th 4:14) For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will also bring with Him all those who have fallen asleep through Jesus.
(1Th 4:15) For we say this to you by the Word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord shall not go before those who are asleep.
(1Th 4:16) For the Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ shall rise first.
(1Th 4:17) Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. And so we shall ever be with the Lord.
(1Th 4:18) Therefore comfort one another with these words.
My prayers go out to you that your eyes may be opened to Jesus Christ. He is Lord of Lord's and King of King's.
2007-03-20 06:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the proof is in the pudding. We will all find out in the end. I hope that you ande I are able to meet JESUS on HIS terms then at the Judgment. But that must be our individual choices not someone else's. Have a great day and a wonderful week!!
Thanks,
Eds, Christian
2007-03-20 05:59:39 · answer #9 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe yes , maybe not ... it's the same as asking "do god exist or not ?" ..
we all need to know , we want it resolved and answered - with evidence - once and for all , right ?
no , thats what our minds want and keep asking us to do , we are not our minds , it's just a tool , we use it , just like our hands and our eyes . now it's using us !
but what about what god think or want " if you are a believer" ?
I think he wants to tell us : why are you all asking and looking for me ?
if I wanted to be seen and known with evidence , don't you think I'll do that ?
if I did , you'll be missing the point of YOUR existence !
I once told you that you are my image , can you stand infront of a mirror one day and find your image asking you : do you really exist ?! .. that will be fun for you to see .. and that is what most of you do to me everyday .. !
2007-03-20 06:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by X Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋