how can it be real?

Question

I’m not atheist but i just have a hard time believing that there is some invisible person that is all around us watching what i do? I mean look at the world if there is a real god why would he let the things happen that do happen? Why do perfectly good people get killed every day? I mean really? Doesn’t it make more since that we were all just created by evolution? I mean i know I’m going to get hate from this but really i need some1 to show me how this could be real... i really DO want to believe it's just i don’t' think there is a way. If there really was an all-powerful guy out there somewhere why does the things that happen, happen? PLZ some1 help

Answer 1

Good question:
here is the answer:

The curious as well as the critics of Christianity ask this question. If God is all-powerful and all loving, then why does He permit evil and suffering in the world? Various answers have been given but permanently settling the issue is impossible because so many of our answers raise further questions. Nevertheless, our lack of ability to answer the question perfectly does not mean that we cannot offer solutions. Of course, I do not assume to be able to answer these questions definitively, but I can offer some solutions.
First of all, it is possible that God has reasons for allowing evil to exist that we simply cannot understand. In this the Christian can have confidence in God knowing that His ways are above our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9). As the Bible says, the just shall live by faith (Hab. 2:4).
Second, God may be letting evil run its course in order to prove that evil is evil and that suffering, which is the unfortunate product of evil, is further proof that anything contrary to God’s will is bad, harmful, painful, and leads to death.
God gave Adam dominion over the world (Gen. 1:28). When he rebelled against God, he set in motion an entire series of events and changed the very nature of man and creation. Both were affected by sin. Creation was no longer a paradise, but bore thorns and thistles (Gen. 3:17-18; Rom. 8:22). People became sinful (Rom. 5:12; Eph. 2:3), who were haters of God (Rom. 3:19-12), etc. The only conclusion to such a situation is death. Jesus said, "And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened" (Matt. 24:22).
Sin is rebellion against God and His created order. But God has not left us alone in this fallen world. He continued to enter this world, pointing us to Himself, to truth, to morality, purity, and love. He used the evil of the world (liars, perjurers, the envious, etc), to bring His Son to the cross so that we might have the opportunity of eternal life. In this, God has not stepped away from fallen creation, but has stepped into it by becoming Jesus. God works within the fallen world to affect change and He uses fallen people to accomplish His will. In this, He is proving His sovereignty over evil, suffering, and rebellious people, proving that sin and evil are utterly futile, and that He is worthy of honor and glory.
A third possible reason that God is letting evil occur is so that on the day of judgment, the condemned will have no right to say that their sentence is unjust. God is not stopping people from exercising their free will. Think about this: If someone said that God should stop evil and suffering, then should God then stop all evil and suffering? If God only stopped some of it, then we would still be asking the same question of why it exists. So, if we want God to stop evil and suffering, then He must stop all of it. We have no problem with this when it means stopping a catastrophe, or a murder, or a rape. But what about when someone thinks of something evil? Evil is evil whether it is acted out or not. Hatred and bigotry in someone’s heart is wrong. If it is wrong, and if God is to stop all evil, then He must stop that person from thinking his own thoughts. To do that, God must remove his freedom of thought. Furthermore, which person on the earth has not thought something evil? God would be required, then, to stop all people from exercising their free will. This is something God has chosen not to do. Therefore, we could say that one of the reasons that God permits evil and suffering is because of man’s free will.
Fourth, it is quite possible that God uses the suffering to do good. In other words, He produces patience through tribulation (Rom. 5:3). Or He may desire to save someone through it. Take for example, the account of Joseph who was sold into slavery by His brothers. What they did was wrong and Joseph suffered greatly for it. But, later, God raised up Joseph in Egypt to make provisions for the people of that land during the coming drought of seven years. But not only was Egypt saved, but also so was his family and brothers who originally sold him into slavery. Joseph finally says to them, "You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good" (Gen. 50:15-21). Of course, the greatest example of God using evil for good is the death of Christ. Evil people brought him to the cross, but God used that cross as the means to save the world.
But then we must ask, if this is true, are we working against God by working against evil and suffering? No, we are not. God says he does not want us to sin and suffer. But it is simply true that God can use evil despite of its apparent despicable nature.
God is in the world using the world and its failures for His glory and the benefit of those who listen to Him.
But then, what about those who seem to innocently suffer with no benefit resulting? What about the woman who is raped, or the innocent by stander who is killed by a stray bullet. In both cases, the victims and families suffer nothing but pain and loss. What good can this possibly be?
I think that the answer is two-fold. One, ultimately, no one is innocent. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23) and are by nature children of wrath (Eph. 2:3). There is none innocent. Though this is biblically accurate, it does not satisfy the question emotionally. Why do little babies suffer for things they have not done? I must acknowledge that I do not know. Ultimately, we must trust God who knows the beginning from the end and sees the grand picture. He will have the final word and He will be vindicated.

Conclusion

Suffering is the result of human sin. The world is not the way that God created it and because of that, all are vulnerable to the affects of sin in the world. Why does one person suffer and another does not? Why do catastrophes happen to some and no others? It is because sin is in the world. But there will come a day when the Lord will return and cleanse this world of all sin and all suffering.

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away" (Rev. 21:4).

Answer 2

God doesn't let these things happen, we do. We have a responsibility on this planet. We're supposed to protect the land and control crime in our communities. We're supposed to love our children and raise them properly, with proper values. We are the problem, not God.

There is no invisible "person" watching us. God is spirit, not body. He is a spirit being, not a person. So far as perfectly good people getting killed, you don't know that at all. They may appear to be good to you, but you're not God and you don't know their hearts. God has said none are good. We are all sinners and worthy of death. We cannot therefore make a decision on someone's preceived goodness. A man who lusts for a woman in his heart is just as guilty as a murderer, from God's viewpoint. Also, some people leave this earth because to allow them to continue living would prolong their evilness. Still others reap what they sow, which means we only see what they've reaped--not what they've sown.

Does it make sense to you that our magnificant bodies would have evolved from apes? If that were true, why haven't apes evolved themselves out of existence? Furthermore, why did apes evolve upwards, when everything else in the universe is winding down? Is it logical to you that the beauty of the heavens and the earth are coincidental? The Earth is suspended in space, revolving around the sun and turning on its axis with superb precision, day after day after day, and you think this is an accident? You honestly don't believe that such magnificance has been orchestrated by some powerful being, and that the heavens and the entire universe has been designed by someone of tremendous power and wisdom? Is your heart so hardened that you're unwilling to accept the evidence that is so beautifully displayed before you? Surely, you don't mean to say that.

Answer 3

This is one of the most common, and the most reasonable and powerful arguments against the existence of a benevolent, concerned, deity.

The Christian answers (Not , of course the only theist position) come on varied grounds.
They involve blaming humanity: either due to current sinfulness, negligence and greed or via the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience: "The fall"
Or they focus on God bringing good out of suffering and evil.
Or they note that things will be resolved in the afterlife, and after Christ's return.
And that's Jesus' sacrificial death was proof that God did love humans.

I tried to believe these were sufficient answers for many years, and indeed I taught them.
I no longer find them adequate, and find the non-existence of a deity a much better fit to the evidence.

(And Rux, I'm an optometrist. "the human eye even, it cant have just evolved. "? It can, and there's plenty of evidence that if, in contrast, it was designed, it was designed badly.)

Answer 4

Tough question. If you are having a hard time believing give Agnosticism a try.

Also, if you think about it, atheism can be just as ridiculous as believing seems to you. I believe in evolution too. But what created the first source of life that we evolved from? Something had to create something at some point in time.

Don't worry yourself too much. Just live a good life, and everything will hopefully turn out OK for you.

Answer 5

It makes more logical sense that we came from evolution. But, it is a lot more liberating and purposeful to believe that we were created by a supreme being. Why wouldn't bad things happen in this world. Would a loving God control everyone of us to do only His will? Do you want to be completely controlled? The sadness in this world isn't carried out by God, but by us. It doesn't make "sense", but it makes life a piss of a lot cooler. And you can take that to the bank!

Answer 6

This world is like a game. Someone is always watching us. Do the right things then you'll finish!... Well i'm 15 i don't really know much but i have faith in God.. I believe everything happens for a reasons and only he knows. well you should read bibles and go church if you really want to know more about him.hmm take care!

Answer 7

Whatever IT is, it's neutral. Don't be surprised if the Bible quoters pick up on your doubt and want to try and convince you that their way is best. I, however, will humbly tell you that doubt is good. Keep doubting and questioning. Don't commit to any religion, instead check out what the mystics (of every religion) have to say. Keep an open mind, and distrust people who use fear as a tactic. There is nothing to fear!

Check out this link for a general guide to mystics across ages and cultures:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mystics

Answer 8

Hi,
If there is not any badness you can not put meaning for goodness.

There are lots of bad things happen in our world and it is because of people not God.

Even after all of this most of our growing happen in hard times of our lifes. You should face some hard times in your life to become strong.

I want you to read the book: Conversation with God from Neale Donald Walsch. I am sure there are lots of good answers for your question.

Good luck.

Answer 9

These are very good questions. I've spent years and years trying to come up with good answers but they all fall short.

I recommend giving "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins a read. It will explain why faith in a higher is so pernicious and also why it does harm and why it is more likely than not that a super being does not exist, in fact, the way the universe is setup, almost certainly cannot exist.

Answer 10

You are searching, I have been there.

I could not believe that we created ourselves, or that we are just a random accident.

I studied a lot of different faiths for over 20 years and finally found my answers in the Catholic Faith. If you have cable TV, check out a channel called EWTN, just watch when you are bored, something might start to click.

Or find a Catholic Church and look into RCIA classes they normally start in the early fall and go through Easter. You can go as long or as short as you wish.

At least you will know what the foundation of Christianity is, and you can decide the rest on your own.

Good Luck on your Journey!

Peace!

Answer 11

I'm not sure why your really want to believe. It is perfectly OK not to. Why do you want to hang on to books of stories and delude yourself. Even if you are unsure about the theory of evolution, it doesn't make the stories any more valid. Be a free thinker