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2007-04-17 12:16:14 · 20 answers · asked by graywolf 1 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Here is one of the many good arguments for the existence of God: The Cosmological Argument. The argument is simply this: The cosmos is here and must be explained as to how it got here.

This argument is using the law of cause and effect, which states: Every effect must have a preceding and adequate cause. What does it mean by adequate? Well, the building didn’t collapse because a mosquito landed on it. The tsunami didn’t hit because someone threw a pebble into the ocean.

Now, when it comes to explaining the existence of the universe, you only get three possibilities: (1) the universe is eternal (it has always been here), (2) the universe created itself, or (3) something created the universe. There is no other possibility except to claim that the universe is simply an illusion and does not exist—but I don’t think you would buy that. So let’s examine these three possibilities to see which is the most reasonable.

First, is the universe eternal? Absolutely not. We know this is true because of the universally recognized second law of Thermodynamics (the law of energy decay or entropy). This law states that everything goes downhill from order to disorder, more usable energy to less. This law is the reason why heat flows from hot to cold and why this building will fall apart if it is not kept up with. If someone doesn’t believe in the second law of thermodynamics, just challenge them to live forever; even with this awesome machinery we have in our bodies, you will eventually wear out and die.

We can see that the universe is running down and wearing out; the stars are burning up, the radioactive atoms are decaying, etc. As Psalm 102:26 says, the heavens “will wear out like a garment.” Given enough time, the universe will experience what some call a “heat death” where there is maximum entropy; every part of the universe will be the same temperature, and no further work will be possible (speaking of energy transfer); all energy will be evenly distributed.

Eternal things obviously do not wear out because they would have had an infinite amount of time to come to their end. Since you cannot have an end without a beginning, the universe must have had a beginning. Evolutionary astronomer Dr. Robert Jastrow said, “Now three lines of evidence—the motions of the galaxies, the laws of thermodynamics, the life story of the stars—pointed to one conclusion; all indicated that the Universe had a beginning.” And everything that has a beginning has a cause. This building had a beginning, you had a beginning, therefore there must have been a preceding and adequate cause.

The evolutionists know this and so they came up with the “big bang” theory from that “cosmic egg” (the universe exploded into existence). But there is still a major problem—you have to explain where that “cosmic egg” came from. As it has been said, “There must be a cosmic chicken.”

Some scientists like Carl Sagan and Isaac Asimov proposed the oscillating universe theory to avoid a beginning. This theory states that the universe acts like a yo-yo; it explodes and then gravity pulls it back in, and then the process repeats itself over and over. But the second law of Thermodynamics still refutes that idea, since each cycle would exhaust more and more usable energy. The universe is not eternal!

Ok, that brings us to the second possibility: Did the universe create itself? I think Hebrews 3:4 answers that pretty well, “...every house is built by someone...” Let’s say I walk into my livingroom and see a crayon drawing of our family on the wall. When I ask my daughter where it came from, will I accept her answer of, “It just appeared there; it came from nothing”? Her grandparents might, but I won’t.

It is pretty clear that something cannot bring itself into existence. As R.C. Sproul has said, “It is impossible for something to create itself. The concept of self-creation is a contradiction in terms, a nonsense statement . . . It would have to have the causal power of being before it was. It would have to have the power of being before it had any being with which to exercise that power.” As it has been said, “Nothing scratched its head one day and decided to become something.” I’m sorry to have to drop this bombshell on you, but from nothing, comes nothing.

Besides, the First Law of Thermodynamics (the law of energy conservation) argues against it. The First Law of Thermodynamics states that in a closed system (without a God, this Universe would have to be a closed system) the amount of energy present in that system is constant (it cannot be created or destroyed), it can only be converted from one form to another. So, if the Universe initially contained no energy, and then it spontaneously generated all of the energy in the Universe, the First Law would be violated. Without intervention from an outside force, the amount of energy in the Universe would have remained constant and unchanged at zero.

And now the third possibility: Did something create the universe? If the universe is not eternal and could not have created itself, then the only remaining alternative is that the universe was created by something or Someone. This would have to be a transcendent, eternal, self-existing being. I can find only one satisfactory explanation to our conundrum, and that is found in Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

Someone may argue, “If the universe needs a cause, then why doesn’t God need a cause; who created God?” The answer is, everything that has a beginning has a cause; God, unlike the universe, did not have a beginning. Time is linked to matter and space (as we can see from Einstein’s general relativity). If God created the universe, then He created time along with matter and space. If God created time, then He is outside of time and doesn’t need a beginning.

What is more absurd, to believe that God Created everything out of nothing or that nothing turned itself into everything? The fact is, we live in a Universe that is an effect. There must be a preceding and adequate cause for it. The only thing that makes sense is a Creator who is more powerful than anything we can imagine.

I have to agree with Lord Kelvin (the Father of Thermodynamics) who said, “Do not be afraid of being free thinkers! If you think strongly enough you will be forced by science to the belief in God, which is the foundation of all religion. You will find science not antagonistic but helpful to religion.”

2007-04-20 05:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Questioner 7 · 1 0

People might like say things like "look at a baby just born" or "watch a sunset" and these things are evidence of God. But there is NO evidence that God exists. At least not evidence that can be expressed in words or in logical terms. There are, however, many personal testimonies of personal experiences that people have had with God. These are found in every era of recorded history, from thousands of years before Christ, to the Bible, up to today. But these stories cannot be "proven". With some people they simply "resonate" and feel authentic. You can choose to believe them or not.
I believe many of them.

2007-04-17 12:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 · 1 0

We know that God is real because He has revealed Himself to us in three ways: in creation, in His Word, and in His Son, Jesus Christ.



The most basic proof of God’s existence is simply what He has made. “For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that [unbelievers] are without excuse” (Romans 1:20). “The heavens declare the glory of God / And the firmament sheweth His handiwork” (Psalm 19:1).



If I found a wristwatch in the middle of a field, I would not assume that it just “appeared” out of nowhere or that it had always existed. Based on the watch’s design, I would assume it had a designer. But I see far greater design and precision in the world around us. Our measurement of time is not based on wristwatches, but on God’s handiwork—the regular rotation of the earth (and the radioactive properties of the cesium-133 atom). The universe displays great design, and this argues for a Great Designer.



If I found an encoded message, I would seek out a cryptographer to help break the code. My assumption would be that there is an intelligent sender of the message, someone who created the code. How complex is the DNA “code” that we carry in every cell of our bodies? Does not the complexity and purpose of DNA argue for an Intelligent Writer of the code?

2007-04-17 18:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0 0

I knew you would receive these inevitable answers ("you are evidence" or "existence" or "look around"). The problem is, we must fist identify what exactly God is, and what would count as evidence. If I said that my Unie caused hair to grow and since hair was growing, my Unie must exist, it would be a poor argument, but I may walk away feeling I've won.

2007-04-17 12:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by Eleventy 6 · 0 0

What evidence do you need? Just look around you... God created everything. How could this earth be created by just an explosion as the "Big Bang" theory states? God, our creator, made all of us and everything in the world, we just have to look around to realize that. It's not that hard to see that God is every where. Just look around you for evidence.

2007-04-17 12:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by hawknelsonrox_2009 1 · 0 0

You can not turn out OR disprove some thing established on merely religion. Haven't you foolish men and women discovered? Though for my part, with conflict, ailment, international starvation, a steady wrestle global for human rights, poverty, homelessness, prejudice, and so on---I'm now not inspired. Is this the pleasant god can do? This crap must NOT be at the resume of a splendid being. If I had been god, I might have at LEAST given each person rights. Cause we have now none. If we fairly did have rights, nobody might be equipped to take them away. Maybe god exists, however does not supply a flying crap? And if that is so, why "consider" him? Plus, what the hell sort of god throws his "kids" in hell--a location of soreness in which you are going to scream and burn and cry and be tortured for all of eternity.... simply due to the fact that mentioned little one does not consider in him, who has 0 proof for his very lifestyles? What sort of god is that? One without a morals, probably? You have extra morals than god. If your little one did not love you, you would not preserve them to your closet/everlasting pit of fireside to torture them. Even in case your little one killed any individual, might you torture them like that? I do not feel I would, I'd name the police officers on 'em definite, however I would not be equipped to deal out harsh judgement like that. I'd faster worship YOU than god. You're frequently a tight individual, you sound degree-headed adequate. A higher query is, if a god exists, might you comply with him? Even recognize his lifestyles? I would not.

2016-09-05 15:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by ireland 4 · 0 0

There is no evidence, that is why it is called faith. If there was proof then everybody would believe in him because they know that He is real. But since there is no evidence you must BELIEVE in order to see the light. You feel me?

2007-04-17 12:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by Jack 1 · 0 0

Though no one can prove or disprove God's existence, our history reveals the unmistakable footprints of something greater than man.












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2007-04-18 10:49:03 · answer #8 · answered by cashelmara 7 · 0 0

think about the big picture...say you believe in the big bang theory or something like that, something has to have made it happen right? Even scientists say that there is a cause and effect for everything, so what is the cause for this earth being created? The answer is by God my dear.

2007-04-17 12:21:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 2

Look up....
God exists all around you in everything. He gave each of us enough evidence to decide for ourselves...I hope you make the right choice.
Jesus Loves You...get to know Him!!

2007-04-17 12:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by Buff 6 · 1 3

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