...for not believing?
I mean, think of it this way. Let's say that someone was hiding inside a house and you were outside the house, trying to convince a man with you that there was a third person inside the house. The man would say, "how you do you know there is a person in there?" and the only answer you would be able to give is "I don't know, I just have this feeling that the person is in there." So then, after you have spent considerable time trying to convince the man you're with that someone is in the house, wouldn't you just want to go fetch the person in the house and say, "See, I told you!"
I'm thinking Christians should be frustrated that their God refuses to make himself known to everyone, including atheists.
2007-11-13 09:01:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was angry for God not existing. I prefer the atheistic outlook since it makes sense. There is no evidence of a higher power of any kind. You can thank DNA and your parents for making you.
2007-11-13 09:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by aramos170 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm agnostic because I can't prove there is no god, so if I had good reason to believe I had seen a godlike figure I'd have to accept it. I suspect that if there is some sort of omniscent presence in this universe it is far more vast than our puny ideas allow. The universe we live in is immense! We are in one solar system in a galaxy with a billion stars, and there are billions of galaxies. It seems unlikely we're the only reason (if that even makes sense) for all this. How about: 1. The world around us should not conflict with our notion of god. bluntly, young earth creationists are wrong. 2. It's ok for us not to know the truth about the universe. How pretentious to believe we can. 3. Everything humans do is guided by human behavior. We are extremely social animals and seek group acceptance. We're also curious about the world around us. Combine the two and you get religious explanations for the universe that conflict with #1 and dispute #2. 4. The simplest explanation is often the best how about "we don't know"
2016-05-23 01:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking that if your hypothetical person really wanted to know if there were someone in the house, he wouldn't waste a bunch of time taking to someone who only thought there might be someone in there....he'd go into the house and search for himself.
Come to think of it, God does promise that all of those who seek Him will find Him...
2007-11-13 09:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would you like God to make himself known, the mere fact that you cannot guarantee that you will wake up in the morning shows there is a God. The mere fact that oceans know where to stop shows there is a God. The mere fact that a baby's heart beats inside its mothers womb is God showing Himself to mankind. The problem is man does not want to know God so they do not have to answer to Him or anyone else for that matter. He loves you.
2007-11-13 09:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by dove3B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you on horseradish sauce? He has already made himself known. He did miracles. Healed people. walked on water. Established covenant with His shed blood. Was resurrected. Commisioned the church. Sent the Holy Spirit. It's been documented. It's ancient history. Little ol you needs a clue ; maybe even the atheists too. Okay here it is - (b-i-b-l-e)
2007-11-13 09:16:23 · answer #5 · answered by JesusIsTheAnswer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the general frustration is toward the Christians that don't know their God well enough to represent Him to the world in a way that is real. I'm just sayin'......
(I include myself in this group, so thanks for the reality check.)
2007-11-13 09:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See, we believe that everyone has the knowledge of God. The Bible says in several places that all humans have the knowledge of God's existence, God's laws, and even the gospel.
But God apparently wants us to have a choice in following him. So he gives us plenty of evidence for his existence, but he doesn't beat us upside the head with it. Since God doesn't appear on FOX and Friends, we have the ability to disbelieve if we want.
2007-11-13 09:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by slinkywizzard 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It (apparently) removes our free will to chose to believe in him or not believe.
I guess all the people that God appeared to before, all the people that Jesus performed miracles on or in front of, all the people who Mary, Jesus, and all the saints have appeared to, don't count. Or just did not need that free will anyway.
2007-11-13 09:13:40 · answer #8 · answered by Simon T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
. The only frustration I have about Atheists is their rudeness and intolerance. If you want examples email me.. I don't care if Atheists believe or not..It is their right to NOT believe. Both government and Bible say they are FREE not to believe..God is great! I have no issue with God.
2007-11-13 09:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the Abrahamic God made himself known. I would not be an atheist.
2007-11-13 09:07:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋