Is there anybody out there who can empirically prove a deity of some sort? And no, a holy book that says it is divinely inspired does not count. I'm talking about something that can only be explained by some sort of supernatural power.
2007-09-05 15:36:48 · 31 answers · asked by Eric 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is not my job to disprove something. Those making the claim have the burden of proof. I don't claim that god doesn't exist. I just haven't seen any empirical evidence towards one.
2007-09-05 15:53:55 · update #1
Nope. But it doesn't mean that he/she/it doesn't exist. That's why it's called faith & not knowledge.
2007-09-05 15:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by jcboyle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing as "empirically prove"...empiricism doesn't prove anything...EVER...it can provide evidence to support and it can disprove but it can't possibly prove anything.
...and to use empirical methods, you must be able to accurately measure the thing you're studying. I know of no device available in this world that allows us to even physically perceive let alone measure God (or any other deity).
Faith isn't a dirty word...we all have to put faith in something every day...we have faith that the sun will come up every morning, we have faith that our spouse won't break his or her vows, we have faith that our boss will pay us what he owes us for our work, we even have faith that the guy in the pickup approaching the intersection will stop for the red light so he doesn't t-bone us. Without faith, we couldn't function.
What then is so wrong with using faith to perceive a deity? How is that better than putting our faith in other things to conclude that one doesn't exist?
I can virtually guarantee that if you put your faith in God (I mean really not provisionally), that he will give you "proof" of his existence...no, not empirical proof but just because it isn't quantifiable and measurable by today's standards, does that mean it has no value?
2007-09-05 15:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by KAL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proving that there is a god of some sort is difficult. As far as we know, were on our own unless something proves otherwise. This does not mean we can't believe in a god or deity of some sort. If a god made its presence, people wouldn't need to believe anymore....they'd become worshippers. Until then, were all believers(except ture atheists, no disrespect).
Beliefs are what we percieve to be true, it doesn't mean they are actually true. And it ultimately means they could be proved false also.
2007-09-05 15:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by PeaceLoveBalance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you prove that God doesn't exist? And no a unholy book that tries to say that one day BAM two Planets collided and over billions and billions of years we have evolved into this?
Where we still have people who cant get along because of race, color, creed sex or religion.
I think if after so many billions of years we should have evolved a little further.
you stick to that myth that you have. As for me GOD and Jesus are and will be the only thing that i Believe in.
Plus for your sake you better hope I'm wrong Because if not eternity in hell is a long time.
GOD bless And JESUS saves.
2007-09-05 15:48:37 · answer #4 · answered by R B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look outside. Look into a mirror. Observe a baby being born. I don't see how these signs aren't enough proof. God cares about you so much, he knows every hair on your head. Miracles happen every day. I have a question for you now...Can you empirically prove to me that yesterday happened or that George Washington really lived? It's not about proof, it's about faith!
2007-09-05 15:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by kmarie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you prove you exist, how about Christopher Columbus, or maybe Shakespeare. There are books about them, but what proof do we have they existed, do you know any one who seen them?
God exist, I need no proof. I can not see, hear, touch my love for my son, but I know that exist also. The thing about faith is you need no proof. You have faith, that what the bible says is true. You have faith that the proof will come in the eternal afterlife the bible promises. You have faith that nothing in the bible teaches cruelty, or anger, or deceit. It teaches goodness. What better is there to believe, what more could there be to live for, what else would life's purpose be?
2007-09-05 15:59:54 · answer #6 · answered by itchianna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a young man who went overseas to study for quite a long time. When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholar or any expert who could answer his Three Questions.
Finally, his parents were able to find a Muslim scholar.
"Who are you? Can you answer my questions?," asked the young man
"I am one of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)'s slaves and Insha'Allah (God willing), I will be able to answer your questions," replied the Scholar.
"Are you sure? A lot of Professors and experts were not able to answer my questions," replied the young boy
"I will try my best, with the help of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)"
"I have 3 questions," began the boy
1. Does God exist? If so, show me His shape.
2. What is takdir (fate)?
If shaitan (Devil) was created from the fire, why at the end he will be thrown to hell that is also created from fire. It certainly will not hurt him at all, since Shaitan (Devil) and the hell were created from fire. Did God not think of it this far?
Suddenly, the Scholar slapped the young man's face very hard!
The young man, who was shocked and hurt by the slap became confused, "Why do are you angry at me?" he asked
"I am not angry," answered the scholar, "The slap is my answer to your three questions."
"I really don't understand," the young man said. He was really confused.
The scholar began to explain, "How did you feel after I slapped you?," he asked
"Of course, I felt the pain. it hurt," he replied
"So do you believe that pain exists?" the scholar asked
"Yes."
"Now Show me the shape of the pain!" said the wise Scholar
"I cannot," the young man replied
"That is my first answer. All of us feel God's existence without being able to see His shape... Last night, did you dream that you will be slapped by me?," the ascholar replied
"No"
"Did you ever think that you will get a slap from me, today?," the scholar continued
"No."
"That is takdir (fate)........" The scholar continued, "My hand that I used to slap you, what is it created from?"
"It is created from flesh," replied the young man
"How about your face, what is it created from?"
"Flesh, as well" replied the young man
"How did you feel after I slapped you?"
"In pain."
"Even though Shaitan (satan) and Jahunnum (Hell-fire) were created from fire, if Allah wants, insha'Allah (God willing), the Hell-fire will become a very painful place for Shaitan (Devil)" ended the wise Scholar.
The wise Scholar had answered all three of the tough questions by one slap.
2007-09-05 16:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by Independence_Individuality 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consider DNA... scientist know what it is made of. Do you think they can assemble a random DNA pattern hatch it out in somebody's egg and make it in a way it can reproduce itself.
Even DNA has a complexity to it that makes me think that it can just randomally produce life no matter if it does have 4.5 billion years to do it without some sort of helping hand. DNA proves God... its a recipe that didnt happen all by itsself
2007-09-05 15:46:03 · answer #8 · answered by Tommiecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can prove He isn't. So, I guess we're at a draw. There is enough evidence (yes, scientific) to suggest Intelligent Design. But, for those who refuse to even study any possibility of God, they close their minds to such suggestions.
2007-09-05 15:44:02 · answer #9 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I cannot empirically prove God exists. Something supernatural, by definition, cannot be examined under a microscope or subjected to the scientific method.
I believe on faith.
Agree or disagree with me, that's where I stand.
2007-09-05 15:39:59 · answer #10 · answered by Veritas 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
since there is not means of measuring the supernatural in the natural world what makes you think you can sense talk feel the supernatural aside from being deluded in the natural world...?
2007-09-05 15:42:51 · answer #11 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋