Why do you believe/disbelieve in God?

Question

Any form of deity(-ies).

Answer 1

Believing in a being, such as a God, without any proof of its existence is no different from anyone believing in purple invisible monsters floating around in our cities (or whatever). One could equally well have faith in the existence of such monsters and its capabilities. If the believer were to tell their children about the beings, they would have no less of a reason to believe it than if they were told about God.
Some people would argue that there are scriptures that advocate the existence of God and these are believed to be sent from God. Since there is no evidence of the origin of these scriptures; this is not much of a valid point.
The concept of faith has been used time and again to battle the need for a proof of God. Nonetheless, I find it hard to believe that the concept of faith was of central importance in any religion, throughout history when there was little explanation available as to how we came into being; other than through divine creation. That is to say, it's only since the discovery of alternative ideas about the formation of the Earth and the life on it, that the concept of faith became so important in religion. It seems unreasonable to me that the test of faith should be harder on those living today than those who lived a thousand years ago.
From a scientific point of view, concepts such as space, time, consciousness, thoughts and emotions are all things which should be limited to our universe and the life within it. Take away all these from our normal perception of God and it is no longer much of a God.

Answer 2

Everybody who comes into the world has to make sense of it for their own security and peace of mind. The Universe is a very big place, and it’s easy to get lost. I was no different.

The Universe consists of billions of galaxies and each galaxy has an uncountable number of stars. This alone should be enough for us to ponder. Yet in addition to the vast expanding heavens, we observe the radiance of the earth and its kaleidoscope of creatures, colors and ecological patterns, in harmony with the motions of the sun and moon.

As we look more deeply at the scale of things above and below us - seas, mountains and the grandeur of the heavenly skies – we are forced to question our own existence. Because we have minds and the ability to question, certainly everybody has sufficient reason to ask themselves what it all means?

In recent decades physicists, in their pursuit of scientific truths, have unearthed a hidden order in nature; some have called it the Cosmic Code. Based on this order, scientists aim to uncover a grand unifying Theory of Everything. If ever this order is decoded, it is envisioned by some that all fields of knowledge could be linked together. In view of this astounding possibility, world renowned physicists have commented:

"If we do discover a complete theory, it should in time be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists and just ordinary people, be able to take part in the discussion of why it is that we and the universe exist. If we find the answer to that, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason- for then we would truly know the mind of God."

Answer 3

in case you will have asked me this while i replaced into 15 i'd enable you comprehend concerning the demons my siblings and that i had considered after which ask you why i've got considered such evil issues yet nonetheless won't be able to see God or some thing godly . i'm 25 now and characteristic stopped searching for a inventive and prescient of God. yet I even have examined him and have been given an unpredicted exhibiting of his capability and style. God has his approaches :) i'm uncertain if something could make me disbelieve

Answer 4

For me it began with the feeling that I was being pulled in that direction by some kind of internal force. Thereafter I spent maybe ten years debating with myself do I believe in God?/don't I believe in God. Eventually I decided that, in the absence of final proof one way, or the other it made more sense to listen to my inner intuition than not listen to it. That is number one. What follows is merely additional to it.

To that I would add that, although I believe in evolution, it does seem incredibly unlikely that organisms as phenomenally complex as human beings could evolve spontaneously, and the only way to make it sound even remotely plausible is to postulate a hidden hand guiding evolution.

And to that I would add what is described as the "fine tuning" of the universe. If any of the fundamental forces had a value even minutely different from the values they actually have, not only would we not be here, but a universe with a myriad of different chemical elements wouldn't be here either.

Answer 5

I have studied the major world religions, but you evidently mean the English Christian deity specifically. Mom's father was a Baptist pastor, and I could read at age 2, so I read the Bible daily and attended church regularly. By age 7, I saw errors in the Bible. At age 11, I told Dad that I no longer believed in God. Why? If the Bible is God's word, he is an illiterate imbecile. That is illogical, so it makes more sense to see that ignorant men who claimed to speak for a god one of them invented wrote the Bible. There are many glaring contradictions and patheic ignorance of science and reality in the Bible. For example, Jesus was born before 4 BC and in 7AD according to 2 different Bible writers. That is quite a trick, as is both God and Devil inspiring David's census in different passages, or Judas dying both by hanging and by falling. Oh well, I can list many such contradictions, and I have not mentioned errors in science and math yet. So much nonsense in the Bible is strong proof that ignorant men wrote it.

Answer 6

Too long of an answer to type the whole thing, but God saved my life! I dont get caught up in all those different perceptions of God. I just know the one who saved me, forgave me,pointed me in all the right directions, and is right there in my corners; gently urging me to be the best I can be. He's a kind and gentle friend.

Answer 7

Because life is too complex and detailed to have been an accident. Look around you. Watch a child being brought into the world. There's too much evidence of a supreme creator and it is not meant for our tiny human minds to comprehend or dissect.

Answer 8

1.It all seems like a made up story
2.It proves nothing. No recorded sightings
3.Science is logical, it is proven and can be repeated
4.A God would not let humanity be the way it is now
And a whole bunch of other reasons.

Answer 9

I don't do religion - I just understand how people can devote themselves to something that doesn't physically exist. I get my inspiration from the people around me. I think religion is organised brain washing on a mass scale - just look at the States to see how religion rules their lives and rather dangerously, their policitics. In my experience, some of the most nastiest backstabbing people I have met call themselves devout christians.

Answer 10

Which god? Zeus, Thor, Dagda, Poseidon, Ra?