Christians do you think atheism is reasonable?

Question

Not asking if you think atheism or theism is true or false. Do you think that atheism is a reasonable position to take on the existence of a God? If no, then is it your contention that the existence of God is obvious? If his existence is obvious then why would we need to have "Faith?" Obvoiusly his existence is not obvious - therefore theists and atheists alike can agree that atheism is a reasonable position. And since his existence is not obvious I think or at least I hope - Christians can understand why atheists deem the theisitic position unreasonable.

Christians - Aside from the question as to whether or not God actually exists. If u can accept the fact that atheism is more reasonable than theism (based on his existence being anthing but obvious) then congratulations! You have just taken the first step towards enlightment.

1,000 mile journey begins with one step. LOL

Answer 1

I don't accept that it is the most 'reasonable' position at all! The complexity of our planet points to a deliberate Designer who not only created our universe, but sustains it today. The human brain's complexity shows a higher intelligence behind it. There is an intelligence to it, the ability to reason, to produce feelings, to dream and plan, to take action, and relate to other people. How does one explain the human brain? "Chance" or "natural causes" are insufficient explanations.

With out God we are saying:

Nothing produces everything

Non life produces life

Randomness produces fine tuning

Chaos produces information

Unconsciousness produces consciousness

Non-reason produces reason

None of which makes sense!

We've learned a lot through science since the Civil War. So many seem to be still trying to apply Darwin's 19th century thinking to a 21st century reality, and it doesn't work. Explanations from the steamboat era are no longer adequate in the world of cosmology, physics, astronomy, biochemistry, biology in this age. The only option left is that God exists!

Answer 2

To answer your question and Mrsanswer,

If as you say atheists risk eternity by not believing in god, that sounds like you are making the argument that one should believe BECAUSE one wishes to avoid the fire pits of hell, if for no other reason. That type of motivation sounds truly selfish.

Do you believe in god for a heavenly reward (selfish motivation) or do you believe because it results in something positive?

HYPOTHETICALLY (assume something here!), if you were assured of not going to heaven for belief in Jesus but were going to be cast into the fires of hell (REMINDER: THIS IS A HYPOTHETICAL QUESTION) would you still believe in god and would you still follow the teachings of Jesus and would you still commit acts of goodness and kindness? Or do you only do those things with the expectation of some reward? Or would you also find doing those things as pointless because it does not SERVE some external master?

Jesus knew we was going to be crucified yet still practiced acts of kindness. However, he also knew he would be redeemed and rewarded with a throne in heaven. Do you do what you do for the reward or because it is the right thing to do?

I have no vested interest in god's existence. I do not see existence of heaven or hell as a reward or punishment. If you believe in god because you want to enter the pearly gates or wish to avoid the fires of hell, that seems rather selfish. Isn't the whole purpose of religious belief so you can become a better person?

Answer 3

I respectfully disagree with the assumptions in your arguement. Let's go back to the beginning for a moment like the evolutionists like to do. If everything started from one small speck of matter that condensed more and more until eventually there was this "Big Bang" (the Big Bang theory), then where did all this other matter around us come from? One of the laws of physics states that "Matter cannot be created or destroyed, but only change its' form (liquid, gas, solid.)" So, if this is true - then where did all this other matter beyond the original speck come from? It seems the Big Bang theory starting with one little speck of matter doesn't stand the test of scrutiny.

Further then, does it make more sense that humans and all the complicated life forms in our world evolved by chance and happenstance from single-cell life forms (even allowing some room for Survival of the Fittest) or, does it make more sense that there must have been a higher intelligence guiding the whole process?

Answer 4

Reason is not where you are, it's how you get there.

For example: lets say you learn that someone is trying to kill you. Reasonably, you go about your day trying to avoid this person. Later it turns out your information on his.her intentions were not accurate; he/she was not trying to kill you. Does that make your previous avoidance of him/her unreasonable? Of course not.

An argument or position can be logical/reasonable even if it's foundational premises are false.

Answer 5

I think Atheism is perfectly reasonable. I don't think it's more reasonable...or less reasonable really. The fact is, God can neither be proven, nor disproven. It works both ways. :)

I believe in God, I feel his presence everyday, but I freely admit, I can't PROVE it. :)

Answer 6

No, it is not reasonable to believe there is no God.
Science has no proof that there was a big bang but many people believe that is how our universe was made.
Science can however prove that man was created because they cannot make a man out of nothing. They cannot make a big bang and so cannot create a universe.
It is not easy to believe we just popped out of nowhere and evolved. It is much easier
to believe that we were put here for a reason.

Answer 7

absolutely not!!!!!! if you have read the Bible, gotten history info on it, and have truly tried to understand it, then you have then shut down any argument against Christianity. the truth of it is, that good science (truly based) will show that there is no chance that we just "happened". it all points to the fact the something, somebody, started it all. and so you will find out that Christianity is not some kind of joke. if we truly didn't believe that Christianity is real, we of all people should be pitied the most because we're wasting our time. so it has some reason. check it out yourself.

Answer 8

It might stand a chance at being reasonable if evolution did not go against both laws of thermodynamics.

Also, death and suffering exist because we live in a fallen world.

Answer 9

Absolutely!

God is a Spirit. Ya can't figure that out with logic. Faith has absolutely got to come from him. You can't chose him until he chooses you.

As far as "enlightenment" is concerned. I once was enlightened but now I'm saved!

Be watching. He may call on you.

Answer 10

*sigh*

There I went, clicking on your question with the belief that you were actually looking for thoughtful answers. Looks like what you really wanted was a pat on the back for the conclusions you'd already drawn. Not really what I'm here for.