Comparing your belief in God to a belief in gravity.... what do you think?

Question

You believe in God - when I question God or Jesus you get defensive, insulted or offended.

You believe in gravity - If I were to question gravity, you wouldn't become defensive, insulted or offended. More likely, you'd laugh at me, and walk away.

Why? What, fundamentaly, is the difference between the two? I'll tell you...

Because, unlike gravity, God does not exist, you believe in something that does not exist, your defense of His existence is untenable, and a proof of His existence is impossible.

Jon: I strongly disagree. My life depends on gravity, every day... more than some mythological entity ever could.

Who said gravity is "material"? .... end of conversation!

wow! even THIS question offended Christians.... case in point!

Answer 1

I can measure gravity with a simple scale. Where is the Goddometer.

Answer 2

Let's see... "1. Everything that had a beginning had a cause 2. The Universe had a beginning 3. The Universe had a cause." - First of all, where do you get the idea that the Universe ever had a beginning? If you think about it, it makes much more sense that the Universe just is. It simply exists. No beginning and no end, stuck in a never ending Big Crunch-Big Bang cycle. And the Universe most certainly doesn't have a cause. It's just arrogant to think that the entire Universe was "built" for us. "The Universe had a beginning. Until the 20th century, atheists had long said that the Universe was eternal, and therefore needed to beginning. However, science has shown that the Universe did have a definite beginning, it erupted into existence 12 billion years ago in a huge explosion of energy " - Oh, I would just LOVE to know where you got THAT little tidbit from! And "Creation science" doesn't count as a real science. "So, since I have shown the two premises to be valid, the conclusion follows: Some force must have caused the Big Bang. Of course, it is no proof of God, but it does lend favor to that side." - Did I miss something? What exactly did you show to be valid? "The strength of gravity According to physicist’s calculations, if the strength of gravity varied by 0.0000000000000000000000000000... percent, the Sun could not have formed, and therefore, there could be no planets, no life, etc" - Where the hell did you get that number from? And even if that number were correct, it would be evidence for either an active Creator OR a Universe that continually corrects itself until it gets the right variables, by means of Big Crunchs and Big Bangs. "It is my view that these circumstances indicate the universe was created for man to live in." " - OBVIOUSLY a theist. ~~~And btw, arguments from authority don't really work. Especially if that authority is biased in it' views. "there is zero evidence for the existence of even one other universe, and the postulation of an infinite number of unobservable universes to explain the one we can observe seems to violate occam's razor (just a little bit). Yet these "rational" people believe in this with no evidence, while only a "stupid religious nut" would believe in a God." - Wait... what? How many atheists do you think actually believe that?

Answer 3

I don't get defensive, insulted or offended at you questioning my belief in God. As a Christian I believe I should do my best to answer any question. Of course the answer may not satisfy you or I may not know the answer but I have no problem with you asking.
On the subject of God & gravity... gravity is a limited and impersonal force, God is personal and unlimited in every way.
Have a great day!

Answer 4

Even though gravity is an invisible force, you can see it's effects in everything you do. So you can see gravity.

'God', is an invisible force, apparently according to theists, however you can't see the effects of a god. Though theists would argue that the universe is an effect of god. It is not, it is a big long game of chance, that has been going on for a long time in a huge space, where improbable things can happen, if only for the sheer scale of it all.

So here's the key facts

* can see gravity in action
* god doesn't exist
* humanity is insignificant

Answer 5

Even though you cannot measure God by any instrument man has ever invented, I still believe in Him. Why? Because I refuse to accept that this life is all there is, and only oblivion awaits me after I die. I also refuse to accept that life is just a cosmic accident, and that no Supreme Being planned it all. I look around at the complex relationships among the animal kingdom, and understand that no mind as limited as ours could think of all the balances that God has thought of.
I do not require proof that God exists, as I already believe that He does.
I also do not get offended when others question God or His existence, as I understand they are on their own journey, and will either find Him or not.

Answer 6

You know the difference better then this.
Maybe you too would become defensive, insulted or offended if a stranger will come to you with the same attitude (some people come when are questioning Christ or God) and question the ones that you love.
We are ready to answer all questions and respond to anyone regarding our belief.
But I understand why people just can't ask polite. They direct questions at Christians like if they are to defend the faith and like they are responsible for the hate the questioner feeds towards God. But they have nothing to do with that... they are ready to respond only because they were told to.

Hope I helped.

Answer 7

There are those who say that it doesn't bother them at all to be questioned about their god and there are those who go ballistic and slam Bible scriptures at you for asking. There are those who would say that every force, such as gravity, IS God. I don't have a problem with people believing as long as they keep their beliefs away from my government. If those who believe do not want a rational, reasonable discussion about it...fine. Go your way and keep your beliefs to yourself.

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Answer 8

Good morning dear one.

I do not know that God does not exist. Would I ever feel the need to convince you, or anyone else that he exists? No, why would I? I think we should all follow what makes sense to us.

Would I force my opinions on you through our laws? NO!

There is no proof either way. I want to ask him why he doesn't reveal himself. Instead he allows the world to see him as a murderer, as he is protrayed in the buy-bull.

Answer 9

Not everyone is insulted by your disbelief in an unseen G-d or a faith-based religion. It is simply a matter of mutual respect to believe as we each deem appropriate without trying to force a change in said beliefs upon one another. While you are entitled to your non-belief in G-d, others are equally entitled to their undoubted belief in Him. BOTH opinions are to be respected as a personal choice. BOTH should be held in the same regard in terms of a an inherent right to believe as we see fit. To try to force such change is what results in unending fighting, as there will never be a compromise on the part of believers in a G-d or non-believers. The key to peace here is MUTUAL RESPECT.

Answer 10

I believe there is more to it than that though. Gravity can not offer salvation after one dies. God plays an important role to believers. God gives them everlasting life in heaven. When you question God they are insulted because they don't/can't believe that life ends here on earth and that is it.

*Edit*

I didn't say you don't depend on gravity but that hardly makes it the same argument. If someone questions gravity you aren't going to fall off the face of the earth. If a Christian came to your door and wanted to talk to you about Jesus would that upset you? If a scientist came to your door and wanted to disprove gravity to you would that upset you or amuse you?

Answer 11

Not really a question so much as an inexplicable attack. if you can't distinguish for yourself between concepts that govern physical movement and a concept about that which is ultimate and would inform your whole existence on a prior-to, basic level then I'm not sure that defensive Christians are your biggest problem, sir. Sounds like you've journeyed into epistemological purgatory and didn't leave a trail of bread crumbs.