Is it ok for christians to even pose hypotheticals about the existance of god?

Question

Or is it too blasphemous to even think about their not being a god?

Would god send you to hell just because you answered a question that required "supposing there was no god" type of question?

Do you have to totally close your mind off to that possibility? And if so, does it bother you to be.. by definition, close minded.

Thoughts?

frndofzion, as many as i like. I have no worries about blasphemy.

Answer 1

If someone raised such a hypothetical question, I wouldn't feel bad using their same logic to reason with them and see where they're wrong. But I wouldn't start that line of thinking. I prefer to stay away from anything that might be blasphemy. Why take the chance?

Answer 2

the only Christians who have a problem with that are fundamentalist. Honestly, they are hardly Christian.
You should always challenge the accepted. I can see where it would be hard for some people to believe there is a God. I lived my life that way for years. Although I am a Christian. I am non-denominational. I believe all religions have good and valid points. (except the ones that thought they could ride home on a comet wearing converse, that was a little weird)
I also believe almost all religions are just variations of each other. But does that make me a sinner? NO. Because the only basis for Christianity is the belief in Christ.
Even if you don't believe in God, if you live a good life you will be just fine. Thats what true Christians believe. Not that crap thats peddled by Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell.

Answer 3

Personally, I don't think God is weak.

If questioning the existence of God was able to determine the existence or non-existence of God, that would make God weak.

Hypothetical questions may invite criticism of faith, but if it helps you find your answers, I figure that is what God would want, yes? And just as an aside, faith only exists in absence of proof. Once there is proof, the belief is merely knowledge.

What if the concept of blaspheming was designed by a hierarchy of people that simply didn't know answers to the questions?

My thoughts are "...ask what you will"

Answer 4

Of course not. It's fine to question. If someone believes in God, then they should believe that God is ok with the questioning aspect of faith. There are instances in the bible where people do question God and He certainly didn't strike them dead. If someone is totally against even thinking there might be no God and can't even get into a debate about it, they probably have some issues with their faith. If you're strong in your beliefs, you should be willing to realize that it might be wrong. Only cults and zealots don't like the hypothetical questions or questions in general. That's when you know something ain't right.

Answer 5

Of course it's ok to question your faith.
The only sin that is unforgiveable is the sin of "blaspheming the Holy Spirit" which means that you refuse to ask Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and believe in Him alone for slavation and for eternal life.
No, God would not send a Christian to hell for answering a "supposing there was no god" type of question. He's not insecure in His existence. He knows that He is eternal foever and ever, Amen.

Answer 6

Once you are a believer, and you will be, you will see that such a question is as useless as points on "Who's line is it Anyway?"

I used to be where you are. I always brought up that argument when debating the God issue. It wasn't until a guy my age, born with two deformed arms, handed me my head in a discussion. I thought I had won at the time, and was angry how someone like him could believe. But he planted a seed, and I OPENED my mind, that was once closed.
Thanks Phil H. I owe you one!

Answer 7

Hi Shakespeare_Reborn. What you are trying to do is temp God. By asking Christians to for a moment "suppose there was no God" you asking those who trust and believe God, to deny His existence. God warns us of these temptations in Luke 4:9-13:

"Then he (the Devil) brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here. 10 For it is written: ‘ He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you,’ 11 and, ‘ In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’” 12 And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God."

Answer 8

Thomas Aquinas did and came up with the most compelling reasons why there is a God.

Answer 9

I have thought often about the implications of no God. For me it implies no absolute truth, no morality, an universe of chaos, no hope, et cetera negative. Take away God and we take away all his works and gifts including life.

Answer 10

God sends people to Hell who don't trust in Jesus for their salvation, not for engaging in intellectual discussions. A Christian isn't under the law but under grace and our Heavenly Father welcomes us seeking to know more about Him.