I've heard that God does not prove himself because then everyone would believe and there would be no choice...
Does this also apply to anyone who has experienced a miracle?
2007-05-14 07:37:23 · 7 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. God does not force any one to do anything, not even believe in a miracle. So even if he performs miracles, it is up to individuals whether or not to believe it.
2007-05-14 07:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by beattyb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a great question: my answer? I don't know, but I don't think so...
This is why I'm coming to the "no" conclusion. Although miracles seem to prove the very existence of God, many would still reject Him:
1) The Israelites experienced many miracles, but contantly disobeyed God.
2) Jesus did miracles in his hometown, but because of their pride, they still refused to believe.
3) Many in this day and age still would use science to "prove away" miracles; I would guess this would happen even with things that seem irrefutable.
4) I've heard many atheists state that even if they had proof of God, they would still not follow him...reminiscient of the way the Israelites did not follow, even though they had "proof."
Thanks for the thought-provoking question!
2007-05-15 10:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by TWWK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's well estabilished that God does not meddle in our affairs, this is how theists explain why natural disasters happen.
Therefore miracles do not exist, and any "miracles" either happen because, like Jesus, you are God, or they are extremely unlikely events which people attribute to God.
2007-05-14 14:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by tom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question.I think that any person who says that God doesn't interfere in our lives because of free will could not possible answer that without sounding hypocritical or making God sound hypocritical.
2007-05-14 14:42:46 · answer #4 · answered by Demopublican 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Free will is simply being able to choose the truth or believe a lie.
2007-05-14 14:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing. There is an explanation for something happening other than God Did it.
2007-05-14 14:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by Snooter McPrickles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you hear that from some bible or a fantasizing pastor.
Miracle are created by our free will.
2007-05-14 14:41:34 · answer #7 · answered by nikola333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋