about the existance of God. If God exists, as the bible says, you accept it on faith. The existance of God is not provable by logical or observational methodologies. The basis axiom for belief is existance based on faith. If there is no proof possible for the basis axiom--then it is impossible to disprove the basis axiom. Likewise, if one accepts that God does not exist--then that belief is based on faith alone. There is no observational or logical mechanism for proving or disproving. Therefore if one accepts that as the basis axiom with no proof, then logically the arguement can not disproved since the central axiom is based on faith. Therefore as long as the individual holds a position based on faith alone, logically their position can not be disproven.
2007-10-15 08:20:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, am not a theist lol. Trying to convert an atheist or a theist either one with logical arguement makes about as much sense as using a teasonpoon to transfer the contents of the atlantic into the pacific. the basis assumption of either position is unprovable, so logically all this going on in here is a total waste of time.
2007-10-15 08:28:18 · update #1
People argue because people like to feel they are right. When someone disagrees with them, they feel the need to vocalize their "special status". They want as many people as possible to know that they are part of God's chosen ones.
Religions are mutually exclusive and therein lies their flaw.
2007-10-15 08:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by ►solo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have made a very good point. But one thing I don't do is argue about faith or the Bible. No argument or the discussion of the Bible will change someones mind. God did not make us all the same. If we were all the same, what a world this would be. Religion, is in my mind, a choice. We as children of God, have made the choice on whether to believe or not believe.
I had open heart surgery in '97. Four bypasses. I know, according to my belief and my faith, that I could not have made it through the surgery without Him. I gave my life to the Lord and I have, as of the early year '98, sang in many churches. Never sang before in my life, but I do now and I give Him all the glory for my voice. I used to be afraid to talk in front of people but now it doesn't matter if there is 10 people in church or whether there is 500, I sing to the Lord. I can talk about what he has done in my life and what He can do in there's. BUT, it is entirely up to the person whether or not to believe. I personally ACCEPT God on Faith. We have an option in whether to believe or not to believe.
Thank you for your question. I enjoyed answering.
2007-10-15 15:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by whenwhalesfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point, and well said! From a Christian point of view, our belief is that people who don't accept God and Jesus will go to hell when they die, and I really hate the thought of anyone going through that torment if there is anything I can do to help them avoid it.
To me, I see evidence of God's existance all around me, everyday. It's so clear to me that I sometimes wonder how others can't see it; but I forget that you have to know to look for it in the first place. I don't argue with people about it, however, because that's counter productive. I also try not to be mean, judgemental, or speak down to them because that's unchristian.
Ultimately, our religious beliefs are so precious to us that we become very zealous when we perceive them as being attacked; though I try not to get TOO overzealous. God can handle anything, even someone saying He doesn't exist! As a christian, my ultimate duty is to be honest, yes, but also loving and as much like Christ as I can humanly be; and that means loving to everyone, no matter how much we may disagree.
2007-10-15 15:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
True enough. But are we as flexible when it comes to deciding whether or not pixies, hobgoblins, and sprites exist? Furthermore, don't many religions also incorporate a social theory into their overall system of belief? Aren't there legitimate political reasons to oppose religion as well as philosophical ones? That's why we argue.
Plus, it's fun.
2007-10-15 15:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Pull My Finger 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You're new here, huh?
Yes, we're all beating a dead horse when it comes to the existence of a God. Some of us are aware of that, and some aren't.
2007-10-15 15:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by CELTS! 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think there is a God but do you know who has always been the most hostile to me? Christians.
Atheists have accepted me and have never tried to tell me I am stupid.
2007-10-15 15:27:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Personally it is because I want to make sure that fantasies abouts gods and angels and magic talking snakes is kept firmly OUT of science class.
2007-10-15 15:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Who knew?
Would you believe passion is the driving force of these discussions.
2007-10-15 15:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by theladygeorge 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
These questions are always asked by theists, anyone else notice that?
2007-10-15 15:25:30 · answer #9 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
We don't just have faith we have the Holy Spirit that guides us speaks to us prophesy to us. Thats how we know its real.
2007-10-15 15:24:59 · answer #10 · answered by mariposa 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋