Just so we're clear no I'm not an atheist or anything like that but I'm curious as to why we have so many people that believe that God does not exist. I mean isn't it pretty clear that he does? Most people believe that the bible is just a magical myth and we're just scientific creatures who are going to die out any day and that's it period. They believe that there is no afterlife. But how can we prove that this is false, why are there so many people that believe God is not real?
2007-09-30 09:32:10 · 24 answers · asked by LiLAnGeL 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
From early on in man's existence, man has created gods. The Jesus myth was a plagiarized version of Horus of Egyptian mythology. There are so many examples of such. Any claims of an afterlife attached to mythology should also be viewed as myth as well.
It's very popular and has given a false sense of comfort to many for ages but none has ever been proven to be true.
Pantheist
2007-09-30 09:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by Equinoxical ™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because many people see all the terrible things that go on in the world all day everyday everywhere and wonder how could God allow such evil.
You and I know better, but we came to our understandings very differently. Mine came through a series of books called Conversations with God; yours apparently came from the Bible.
From a biblical perspective, I can easily see why there is so much confusion about God: men are just not as clear.
Try reading the first three volumes of those books and see if things don't clear up for you. Then you can help others to clarity. That is what I am trying to do here--now.
2007-09-30 09:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Starte Christ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you misunderstand.
I am an atheist. I do not believe in any god/s. There is no evidence that supports the existence of any god/s. If it is so clear to you that he/she/it exists, please provide the evidence for all to see.
I disagree that most people believe that the bible is just a myth. I think most christians believe the bible as real. I do not believe we are all scientific creatures. Otherwise, the US would not be as religious as it is. Yes, we do all die. There is no way around that. If you want to prove this is false, please provide any evidence that there is an afterlife, or produce your god for all to see and examine.
Most people who do not believe in god, do not believe because there is no evidence to support the existence of any god. To understand this better, ask yourself why you do not believe in the invisible pink unicorn that rules the universe from my garage?
2007-09-30 09:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by CC 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
God Doesn’t Care: Most people believe in God. And, when asked why they believe in God, the most common answer is taken from the argument from design: the universe is too ordered and beautiful to have arisen without an intelligence behind it. Whether or not this is true, this claim has little to do with Christianity. Christianity claims that God not only created the world but also takes an active part in its management, in our moral choices, and in our fates. In other words; He cares. It is this conception of God that bends credulity to the breaking point. God as essence—that is a “first cause” God or a “higher power” God—is a far less difficult concept than God as being. First of all, according to centuries old Christian dogma, God is immutable. In other words He is a static, non-changing “being” that cannot create new beliefs, make inferences, or adjust desires. Secondly the idea of an omniscient, omnipotent “being” having desires borders on the nonsensical. If all things are known—all that ever was, is, or will be—what would be the point of desiring anything? This is not just a simple word game. Christians consistently claim that God “wants” us to believe in him and follow his commandments. However, they also claim that he knows whether we will do so or not. So, what is the point of Him wanting anything? A God as essence is palatable. A God as being is not only ridiculous but likely impossible. (P.S. This one is for the non-predestinarians. If you are a pre-destinarian there are other reasons you are wrong: see below. However, most Christians are not predestinarians; although, if they care about consistency [not high on the list], they should be.)
2007-09-30 09:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by James M 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Remember that the evidence we have is quite subjective. For many, it is difficult to understand how someone can manage to miss the overwhelming presence of God in our lives, but as a former agnostic, I can tell you that some folks honestly do not see it.
And while subjective evidence is certainly sufficient for me, it is not something that I can take out and show someone, except by how I live my life.
Even there, it may not be obvious to everyone. People who have known me for many years can see a difference, but a person that has just met me cannot, and I'm still a long way from being the person I should be.
I suspect that the folks who are the most militant atheists actually do feel that presence, but as it would be inconvenient or uncomfortable for them to acknowledge God, they make the loudest noises denying Him. Sort of like a child sticking fingers in ears and yelling "LA LA LA LA LA" when being told something he or she doesn't want to hear.
Others, however, honestly do not feel that presence, and so our statements about God do not make any sense to them.
For those folks, we should pray for them (without broadcasting that we are), and redouble our efforts to live lives that speak of the glory of God. I've often thought that preaching and quoting scripture to unbelievers was counterproductive. If our lives do not preach the Gospel, our words will (and should) be ignored.
"Preach the Gospel in all things. If necessary, use words." - St Francis of Assisi.
2007-09-30 09:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
So you're saying scientifically people look around them and see a universe acting on physical laws, no reason to believe in souls or gods or an afterlife and you dont understand why so many people don't believe in god?
Are you incapable of rational thought?
You can't prove its false because there is no afterlife, isn't it convenient that something which nobody can detect (your soul) will vanish at the time of your death and go somewhere nobody can find or even suggest a reasonable explanation for? (heaven and hell)
Thank you for reminding us that the inverse correleation between religiosity and intelligence continues to hold.
2007-09-30 09:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Leviathan 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No one can prove or disprove the existence of a god or an afterlife, simply because in order to find out about that sort of thing involves dying which make communication of you finding difficult at best.
2007-09-30 09:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Salvador 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They believe G-D dose not exist because they are in spiritual darkness, they only believe what they see. Because of all the evil in the world it is hard for some people to believe that G-D exists. They want him to stop it now, when they no nothing of G-D and how he works. I don't think they realize this supreme being is not human and dose not have a human mind. G-D knows what's going on more than they will ever know.
2007-09-30 09:41:47 · answer #8 · answered by hexa 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's not at all clear that he exists which is one of the reasons I don't believe he does.
2007-09-30 09:38:08 · answer #9 · answered by OPad 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a word, guilt.
Most everyone has to live with the knowledge that they have done wrong in their lives. Once one has shut down ones conscience, it is important to put up barriers so that they don't have to face a just God. And what better way to avoid that than to insist that no such God exists?
2007-09-30 09:36:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋