are there any valid philisophical evidence of god??

Question

like a prime mover etc.

Answer 1

Yes, there are valid philosophical arguments for the existence of God. These are not empirical, scientific evidences, but simply rational and logical proofs often displayed from a metaphysical standpoint. A lot of philosophers have tackeld this in their works, such as Marcel, Aquinas, Kant, etc.

For example, the prime mover concept was utilized into Thomas Aquinas' five proofs of God's existence. Although the prime mover was originally used by Aristotle to explain how our planetary system worked, Aquinas used it (along with the concept of efficient cause) to explain the originating source of causality.

Another example would be Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, where he explained the "logical necessity" of God's existence. He says that science can neither prove nor disprove the existence of God, and only the practice of practical reason (through experience) can we acheive an assurance of God's existence. He explains that meaning in life can only be achieved with a teleology, ultimately leading to a higher being. Otherwise, life becomes absurd and will start to contradict itself (a philosophical impossibility). Marcel, similarly, explained how atheists could be perceived as living absurdities that self-contradict themselves from a teleological point of view. He also believes in a logical necessity (albeit impossible to prove) for the assumption of God's existence.

In my opinion though, philosophy can only give us a small assurance of a "divine oneness" from a metaphysical rationalization. It cannot fully explain the existence of a conscious and loving Being (Marcel tried, but he failed in my opinion). For that to happen, I think theology would probably be a better vocation to proving God's existence.

FYI: I'm theistic-agnostic by the way.

Answer 2

Where do you think everything came from? Most scientists propose an original “Big Bang” from which all matter/energy expanded to become the universe. But the Big Bang doesn’t explain where the energy came from in the first place – it only claims that it all once existed in one place. Science really has no explanation for the origin of energy. As a matter of fact, in physics, there is the law of the conservation of energy, which basically says that energy (or matter) can neither be created nor destroyed but can only change forms. So they not only have no explanation of the origin of energy, they also acknowledge that energy CANNOT be created. Yet energy exists. If energy exists, there are only 2 possible explanations of its origin: it has either always existed or it was created. That’s it. There are no other choices. If someone wants to believe that energy has always existed, they are merely making a statement of faith and ascribing divine-like qualities to nature. We cannot know, scientifically, that the universe is infinitely old. Rather, the opposite is true. If the universe were infinitely old, everything in the universe should be the same temperature. What happens when you put ice into hot coffee? They eventually become the same temperature. The same is true with everything in the universe. Eventually, all the stars will burn out, all motion will cease, and everything will be the same temperature. If the universe were infinitely old, this should have happened long ago. So, if energy cannot be infinitely old, then it must be created. Logically speaking, nothing can create itself so it must have been created by something outside of itself. Therefore, there must have been a Creator. Consider this: if you see a painting, what more evidence do you need to know there was a painter? If there is a building, the building itself is evidence there was a builder. Likewise, the creation, by itself, is evidence of a Creator. Now, the next question is, “Where did the Creator come from?” Let’s apply the same two options that we did to energy: the Creator must be either eternal or be created itself/Himself. Now, if the Creator were created, then where did THAT creator come from? Another creator? Where did the other creator come from? Still another creator? You can see where this is going. It’s a (fallacious) logical argument known as an “infinite regress”. Ultimately there had to be a first cause, a Creator that was itself/Himself not created. The conclusion is inescapable. The universe has an eternal Creator. Now, if that Creator is the God of the Bible is the subject of another post. But to the question, “Is there a God?”, the answer is a resounding, YES!

Answer 3

Please rephrase your question. I have neither the energy nor motivation to help you when you try to talk of intellectual things, and phrase your question with "are there any." A prime mover could be considered the sun for all that's worth. Hence the loosely based personal definition of Prime Mover: A Prime Mover is a main power source that runs something complicated. Do you believe in the sun? Perhaps your bicycle gears? They are prime movers. Please rethink your question and I would be glad to give you my best possible answer.

Answer 4

how about mathematical evidence?
this should make you happy
an example is
6/3=2
and backwards to check the answer
2*3=6
so then with this one check this out
if
5/0=undefined
4/0=undefined
3/0=undefined
then to verify....

undefined * 0 = 3, 4 or 5!! whichever it wants to be!!

or in other words

an undefined power (god?) mixed with zero, or nothingness can equal any number (if you look at atoms like numbers), then tada, explanation of creation from absolute nothingness from todays current math system which cannot be done without this 'undefined' power which is the evidence of god!
yay now be happy jump up and down! =)
i thought of it in my spare time you like it??
=D

Answer 5

There is not any real evidence to support any theory of how or why we exist. So long, long ago people invented gods and religion. I guess people just need something to believe in

Answer 6

Belief in God is a question of faith...All philosophical presentations about the existence of God have been disproved.

Answer 7

Sort of.

If there is no God then we must have evolved.
If evolution is possible than given a virtually limitless universe,
something, somewhere must evolve into something indistinguishable from God.

Answer 8

yes.... You are here..... some how, you got here without anyone touching you...... then you began to breathe on your own... and you learned to reason.... that reasoning, and that breath of life within you, is the beginning of interpretation...... it is the image of God which is within you...... and you will never see it..... but you know it is there... else, you will always have to open your mouth when you think......


Your sister,
Ginger

Answer 9

You... And the principal evidence is that you are in this world and you are live...

Answer 10

yes there is. but i dont need to tell you. you just have to believe.