It is possible to know. In fact, it seems to me that at a certain point, the mere fact of God's "existence" becomes so obvious as to hardly even be interesting. (I put the word existence in quotes because God does not exist in the same sense that we do or that anything else in creation does.)
However, a person who doubts the existence of God may be closer to the truth than a believer. Intelligent skepticism is more spiritually progressive than unintelligent fundamentalism. Also, the atheist may be intuiting the non-personal or objective aspect of God. A person whose eyes are open to the world is more developed than a person whose concept of God is little more than a projection of his his superego, his internalized parent. Whether or not you invoke the word "God" is less important than your maturity and vision.
I have the impression that more and more people in Western societies are coming to know and not merely believe. I think this has to do with the dire straits the world is in. There was a quantum shift that started in the fifties, perhaps having to do with the invention of the atomic bomb that threatened humanity with instant extinction. The danger demanded of humanity that we grow up quickly (something that we're still resisting).
2007-12-27 06:10:28
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answer #1
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answered by yet-knish! 7
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I know there is a God.
2007-12-27 03:49:30
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answer #2
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answered by dreamkaztle 3
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Knowledge is beyond belief. Having experienced God, I know God, belief not being necessary anymore. It just happened; otherwise I would be having the "believe or do not believe" debate.
2007-12-27 03:54:29
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answer #3
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answered by Laughing Brook 4
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Well since we still can't explain half the things concerning our own bodies let alone the Universe, yes I do believe that God exists. It would be a truly pointless existance otherwise.
2007-12-27 03:52:29
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answer #4
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answered by Anonymous
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I know there is God!
2007-12-27 02:45:44
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answer #5
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answered by kj 7
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sure, except I call it goodness. And goodness does not need to be worshiped, it does not punish, it does not care how often you go to church or how many times you have read the bible. Or if you participated in a silly ceremony where water is poured on your head, or if you eat meat on good Friday. It just wants you to be kind, understanding, and peaceful, and if you are not those things, then it will give you the opportunity to learn.
2007-12-27 11:11:04
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answer #6
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answered by Anonymous
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I don't know, but i pray and improbable things happen which correspond to what i've prayed about, so it seems very likely. It could all be coincidence, but so could the fact that when i stand on the ground i don't fall to the centre of the Earth. Maybe i just got lucky.
2007-12-27 04:10:33
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answer #7
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answered by grayure 7
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Yes. I do. There's no way around it. Evolution aside, something made this Earth, something made this universe. It's so overwhelming to think about, but there has to be something out there that made the Earth we stand on and is perhaps with us right now.
2007-12-27 03:34:36
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answer #8
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answered by My Name Doesn't Fit Here 4
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No but I found very interesting evidence in favor of something that closely fits most definitions of god.
Now I am trying to find a method of study that allows me to look into the non-quantum aspects of reality or consciousness.
2007-12-27 02:47:04
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answer #9
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answered by mtheoryrules 7
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Nope, but I do know there is a Santa... he actually turns up, drinks my booze, leaves me with a year's supply of socks and jocks, and reindeer crap on the roof of my house!
2007-12-27 02:52:15
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answered by TC 2
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