Knowing and Having Faith are 2 different things.
God left no proof of his existence.
He / She/ It did this on purpose.
Because if you KNOW something to be true, you can not have FAITH that it is true.
So why do people claim they "know" that God exists?
If you KNOW for a fact, then it would be near impossible to get into Heaven because you could not have faith,
Thoughts please,
I will even let you use Bible Quotes in this one
2007-10-23 08:04:15 · 16 answers · asked by AwesomeJoeKnows 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The best part about this is that people from 1000 different religions or sects claim to know that their specific god is the only true one.
2007-10-23 08:08:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
There is not a culture of past, present or future that does not pertain to the spirits, period!, not even one, that right there does give proof to a question that many are asking, knowing and having faith are two different things, when people have faith that there is a god, it means they trust there is one, by history or the fact that through time all cultures have had a spiritual realm they worshiped or honored, they assume there is one, they want to belong, regardless of whether it is right or wrong, to know that there is a spirit realm, then the view of this world becomes much clearer, for one thing that individual starts to reconize that to say that this spirit created only one race or religion, is shallow and insulting to what all consider to be a superior being in thought and creation, intelligence is not an option, it is a way, and that to insult is easy, and requires no work of the mind, and carries no solution, to know that there is a spirit realm will make you back up and pay mind to your mind, to search for the truth by use of the truth, no names or titles, someone that has been truly touched by a spirit will know that the names and titles will be put in their proper place by the truth, they will not claim any god until it is verified by the truth of what they have been given, they will be able to see that children do and say, what they have heard and saw, they will understand what programming our youth is all about and where it comes from, they will know that the shootings in our schools, comes from programming our youth, they will know that not only do we feed our physical bodys food, that we also feed our spiritual being, and just like the body, the food effects the outcome, so tell me, just how much thought went into this, and where did it come from!
2007-10-23 10:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by B R H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Through faith in Christ, Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to indwell you. The indwelling Holy Spirit begins transforming you into an evermore Christ-like person in thoughts, attitudes, and deeds. Prayers are answered and you seem them as answered prayer. Faith increases. You have the peace that passes understanding, i.e. not dependent upon your situation or lot in life. You have joy. All of these things point to a changed life...and even yourself is amazed. In this you have the conviction of things unseen. You know for yourself that Jesus is God, and is your Lord.
2007-10-23 08:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by BowtiePasta 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've seen some very bad people you would think could never change be changed by the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. It isn't such a difficult concept to accept is it? That there is a CHANCE that God exists? And here you go, denying Him over and over. Why don't you look for evidence on BOTH sides?
2007-10-23 08:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by Wire Tapped 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can make the same ridiculous claim to argue for the existence of any god or fairy tale.
My god requires faith, that is why he does not provide proof of his existence. What a ridiculous notion.
2007-10-23 08:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Atonement of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary is the one and only way to receive salvation. Knowing God exists will not save us. We must accept the fact that we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father but by Me." John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life."
We accept by faith Jesus death, burial, and resurrection; His sacrifice on the cross as payment for the penalty of our sins.
We accept by Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior by faith.
He comes to live in our hearts and redeems us of our sin.
The bible tells us that God made it clear of His existence by the things He has created. But Jesus Christ on the cross is the only way to be saved.
2007-10-23 08:14:35 · answer #6 · answered by goldyyloxx 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
INTRO| MIRACLES| GOODIES
Proof from Science
Evolution? Creation?
"Big Bang" - BUSTED!
Quran: Comments by Top Scientists
Science: Contributions from Islam
Astrolabe
Ask anyone the question: "Do you believe in God?" and you are sure to receive a variety of answers. The question should be "What do you believe about God?"
Think about this:
If there is a creation, there must be a Creator.
If there is a Creator, He must be the Sustainer.
The Creator Cannot Create Himself.
If He is the sole Creator/Sustainer -- He must be ONE.
God must be one. Otherwise we would see great differences and competition between the gods if there were one -- Alone.
Do we agree that this is a creation? Or do we accept that nothing came out of nothing to form this entire universe?
This is a very clear message from Allah, in the Quran. Something does not come out of nothing. So, there must be something in existence already which created all that we know to exist. And that "something" needs to be called upon in times of need and thanksgiving.
As Allah has said in His Book: "I only created you all to worship Me Alone."
He also says that we are all being tested by Him with regard to our wealth, families, children and social status
2007-10-23 08:10:53 · answer #7 · answered by Acid 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Well I know things are true in my heart, but have yet to see them with my eyes. and you can still get into God's presence with a perfect knowledge, you are just held to a far higher standard than when you have faith. For instance, I believe the book of Mormon to be true. But unlike most people who say it isn't I have actually read it. I have prayed and searched it out and know it to be true. I have also seen the product of my faith become real Not just in my spiritual beliefs, but in every aspect of my life. Faith equals hope. And we all have hope in something. Here is a scripture that better helps me understand. It is from the book of Mormon.
Ether 12: 6 And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.
7 For it was by faith that Christ showed himself unto our fathers, after he had risen from the dead; and he showed not himself unto them until after they had faith in him; wherefore, it must needs be that some had faith in him, for he showed himself not unto the world.
8 But because of the faith of men he has shown himself unto the world, and glorified the name of the Father, and prepared a way that thereby others might be partakers of the heavenly gift, that they might hope for those things which they have not seen.
2007-10-23 08:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by plastik punk -Bottom Contributor 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
ok! if you look around to where we live on earth ..and the sky serrounding it..and mountains and every where,,, ask yourself a question : who build this ? who put it in order ? who created the human being ? God is invisible ...he is a POWER ..A LIGHT ..A STRONG ..A HIDDEN ..GOD lives with us every where...it is a long story... it needs you to use your brain and think ...think of live and death...and when this life ends ...make sure you try to get to the answer before life ends.
2007-10-23 08:13:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
because words in the english language are starting to have the same meaning no matter what they are. and people probably never knew the difference to begin with...you can get real technical with it but they'll still say they know in their hearts.
2007-10-23 08:09:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋