How do you know if you believe in God?

Question

i dont know where i stand...

im confused when it comes to religion right now....

i dont know if i really believe or if it is out of fear.

Answer 1

God loves you.
God will always be there for you.
Maybe the time is not right for you now,
but when times of trouble come, pray to him, repent from your sins, and start believing.....

and watch how he moves mountains.

Answer 2

No need to fear. I can tell you that even I personally have been confused in the past and I always look at things from a neutral point of view, no matter what I believe at first. but I can tell you that god existing makes perfect sense! For starters, where did all this matter come from in the first place? Why is life so advanced? I mean if life was an accident there would be no purpose to it and we wouldn't try to survive, I mean why bother? How does a flower know how to attract a pollinator with colors, smells, and food? Theres much more out there, just look, but even then how do you know which religion is the right one? Well christians believe in satan, a devil, and that he hates us all and wants us not to believe in god. Well lets look at the other religions shall we? Why is it that Christianity is being picked on so much? Some airports have entire rooms or spaces for muslims to pray. If a christian tried that, it would be immediatelt banned. There have been many cases where christians are fired because they refused to pull a cross off the wall or a picture of Jesus, but I have never heard of that happening to someone with a statue of Buddah in their cubicle. Some say that America was not formed on Christianity but come on people, it was. Read a book. And take that in consideration when you look at how much these anti-christian nations are wanting us dead. Makes you think huh? Like I said, I wouldn't be a Christian today by just listening to my parents or preachers, but i did my own research and have found its common sense! Also check out the sit below for some interesting facts that WILL make you really think. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Fear can be a "good" thing. I wear a seat belt because I "fear" not my driving - but those around me on the road. Simple analogy; however, a belief is personal (to include the right not to believe). Faith does not require scientific fact - faith (belief) in God merely means that you acknowledge something is larger than yourself as the being that willed your existence through the relationship of your parents.

I do not think this is the answer you were looking for and I am not here to convince you to believe or disbelieve. As a rational thinking and intelligent person you have every right to question, ponder, consider, and then choose.

Hope you find the answer for your personal satisfaction.

Answer 4

If you believe in God out of fear you are really not believing in God. Instead you are believing in the reason behind the fear. Hell, damnation, judgement etc.

In the end, belief in God is a personal thing. And there is a difference between hoping there is a God and actually KNOWING there is a God. When you come to the point where you actually know there is a God you'll realize it. You haven't gotten there yet.

You need to sit down and sort out what you believe and why. Throughout religion and think for yourself and talk to God.

Answer 5

It's good to ask where you stand. It's like exercising, when you do the same thing for so long you wonder if there is any change, any improvement, so you change things a little to see if that doe is. Asking questions, help you probe deeper to find out what you believe and why. Now you begin to own your faith, not live off of someone else's beliefs or religion. You are the one working out your salvation with God, one on one - good for you. He will answer if you really want to know!!!

Answer 6

I believe because i don't see any other way for this universe to have been created. I see god as the connection of all things into one gigantic organism which is the universe. We are all part of gods consciousness and god expresses itself through us. if you have doubts, take a walk through the park, watch the children play, listen to the sound of music. Do you really think all this beauty and splendor arrived by chance? Do you think it's all a mistake. I say it was all created according to Gods design. No matter what your question is, there is an answer to it. weather you know the answer or not, all you can go by is what makes sense and what doesn't. So think of it, would really make sense for their not to be a God? I'm no christian, but God speaks through me, and you as well. Use that power to influence others and try to change the paradigm so we can save mankind from extinction. Feel that power flow through your veins. Read the Tao Te Ching by Lou Tsu, it changed my life.

Answer 7

I know how you feel. I'm 24...I didn't grow up going to church/temple/mosque/meetings with my family...Now I'm trying to decide which religion do I connect most with and why...I have found I agree and disagree with a lot of things from many religions. I suggest to try/visit as many denominations as you can to see where YOU feel comfortable and where you don't. Maybe an all denominational church first? You don't have to believe in God the some way others do. You can have your own little religion, you make the rules...how ever you feel comfortable.

Answer 8

I think it's ok to not know whether there is a God, and it's certainly good to be able to admit this, as you have. I believe very strongly that if there is a God, He will understand if you do not know for sure that He exists, or even if you flat-out don't believe in Him. God's concern seems to be more for what we DO than what we BELIEVE. And I know plenty of Atheists and Agnostics who are highly moral and compassionate people. I think that's what matters.

I believe in God, although technically I don't KNOW that there is a God. But I do believe in Him. It's just something that I feel based on my personal experience. It's something I believe in based more on intuition than on reason. I feel that the concept of God best explains the personal feelings and experiences I have had.

But if that concept does not accurately describe your personal feelings and experiences, perhaps you would not believe in Him. And I think that you don't need to have fear about that. Think about it - if God cared so much that you believed in Him, wouldn't He have made Himself known better? Wouldn't he have given hard evidence to appeal to those of a strong rational bent? The fact is that he has not really given this type of evidence, and this indicates to me that it is not his main concern that everyone believes in him.

Answer 9

I think you should take a religions course when you get the chance. It really helps you to see religion in an objective way, you can see the facts about the religion, and choose which one, if any you feel most comfortable with. Just don't stress yourself about it, I think it's pretty normal for people, that at some point in life we don't feel very confident in our beliefs. You're not the only one. Just study your Bible, pray, and try give it some time. Good luck sweety! :)

Answer 10

Well if you believe that there is a greater power that exists and that you think created the spark of life than that is god. God should not be worshiped out of fear. but out of love.