Christians, do you ever find it suspicious that reality progresses exactly as if there actually were no god?

Question

Miraculous allegations aside...

Thanks for your politeness and sincere answers.

~atheist~

Answer 1

Yes, we find it quite suspicious that you would think that reality progresses as if there was no God when we see God in reality every minute of every hour of every day. As an atheist, why do you dwell on whether God exists in your moments anyway? That is the true suspicion I have. - in all sincerity.

Answer 2

Quite the opposite, but I understand why an Atheist would say such a thing. Hear me out.

We have prophesies concerning Israel, a nation that has returned from the world, somehow enabled to become a nation again. Not only did they do that ( the reasons how were very convenient, the fact that it took place aligns with the way God works in the background in other stories in the Old Testament ) , but shortly after becoming a nation they fought off three nations intent on eradicating them. They had help in materials and weapons, but the end result was showing that they would not lose that country again until the times which are coming. Just as God said through His prophets.

Not only that, but the entire region hates them, and plots their destruction. It didn't have to turn out that way, there could have been good relations as the US has good relations with Japan whom they conquered, but it didn't turn out that way for Israel.

Not only that, but the prophesies concerning the land of Gog and Magog; said to be the territory of Russia has their hand in it. Not only do they have their hand in it they are against Israel. They didn't have to be against Israel, but it is prophesied that they would be against Israel. So again, God's words are miraculously showing the pattern.

Not only that, but the nations which are said to be the one's who are Christian nations - that is they have been responsible for spreading the Gospel throughout the world are Britain and the USA. They are top dog in the world. They have the best of technologies and they have the power, they 'possess the gates of their enemies', they are 'the head and not the tail' of the world. So that checks out too. Even the promises of Abraham are true to this day.

( I could go into much scripture concerning these things, but I perceive that you really don't want to see them. That they wouldn't make any sense to you anyway. )

Egypt is in prophecy for future times. Not really thought of as a Christian nation, so that checks out, but they will be. As soon as they find out what is behind the door of the Great Pyramid, ( I think ) that prophecy will be fulfilled.
http://www.cheops.org/

Not only that, but Syria is still a nation, and they are prophesied to lose Damascus. No one will live in it any more. After all that's happened in the world, Damascus is still there, it doesn't have to be, after so many armies from foreign lands have conquered it, but it still is there! When Damascus goes down, no one will be able to live there, it will be a 'heap and a ruin'. Now that Syria is playing with nukes, I think that they have a tendency to have things happen. That seems to be in line to happen too.

Not only that, but Jesus is prophesied to come back to Earth in a rather obvious manner. He is going to set His feet on the Mount of Olives, and break it in two during a great earthquake. Well, most scientists would think that if that were to be true, there would have to be a fault line there. And there is!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Rift_Valley

So I don't know what you are looking at. I am looking at a lot which tells me quite the opposite of what you are saying that you have found. I guess it depends on what you know, and where you look!


EDIT: By the way, your question was a good one. I decided to post it on my 360 blog with my answer.

Answer 3

what reality ?? The universe that works outside the input of mankind , each and every day ; that reality?? The reality that we are provided with exactly what we need to survive?? The reality that we are protected by the atmosphere and gravity ? The reality that you are provided for, protected by ?/ The reality that you didn't do but were done?? or the reality that with all this evidence of love and protection that you are a freak of nature and that you look forward to absolutely nothing??? You can't see love but it exists; at times it fills your being to your very core; you can't see it nor touch it but it is there; you can see the actions of love, a hug, a gesture etc; you can see the evidence of love of God in everything provided for you to protect you and promote your life although you can't see him or touch him; we can feel him in our inner being and core; that is love from God

Answer 4

Ah, but if there were a God then reality would be progressing universally as if there were. If there isn't then it is progressing as if there weren't. Only one can be the case but since (1) there is no alternate relaity to compare it to and (2) we can't know for sure, the question you're asking is pointless.

Answer 5

well, i'm not christian but reality actually points to evidence that there is a GOD, but you dont percieve it. Maybe if i can see an atheist make their own heart beat, or make huge asteroids and meteors avoid hitting our planet, then i might consider, but there is way too much order in life, the way our bodies are designed, how we can live and enjoy this world without being in constant fear for our lives. Think about it.

Answer 6

You cannot ask that of the Christians because their perception of reality is different than ours. Though we may see the world and its functions in ways that say no god or gods exist, they will certainly tell you otherwise.

Answer 7

Read Revelation; I think you may find we are coming along just as planned.
Or if your not into the Bible, or have trouble understanding it, try reading the Left Behind series.
by the way don't have that medical chip implanted in your hand or forehead.

Answer 8

Obviously you've never been a Christian. Everything can be interpreted in such a way that God is in control and his hands are in every aspect of everyone's lives.

Answer 9

Yes, we must not give the game away.

If one is certain (seeing a burning bush, for example) then he would have no excuse to be faithless.

Answer 10

God is their reality. If life is going badly for them it's because they are sinners. If life is going great it's because they are good christians and god has blessed them. Isn't it great to have an excuse for everything?

SAVE ME Jeebus!- Homer Simpson