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Does God Exist?If I had to make a bet that God does not exist, I would bet my entire existence. The whole purpose of this argument is over God and whether or not he exists and truly created everything including me so if I was wrong and believing in the wrong things my whole life, then what would be my purpose? It’s a bet that I am willing to make.
Everyone talks about miracles and how things are a ‘God send’ but what about the things that don’t happen and the people that remain suffering? I strongly believe in coincidence. Suppose you know someone with a terminal disease which cannot be medically cured and like most humans, you pray diligently for the miraculous recovery of that person but what are the chances of that actually happening? For some people, it may happen and they may get lucky but who’s to say it’s not coincidental that that person is still alive? How about the other 99.99% of people that suffered with that same disease and did pass away and their prayers have gone unanswered? Where was their miracle and where was God for them when they needed him?
I am a firm believer in facts and statistics, people and things that are tangible and that I can see for myself. Would you believe me if I pointed to the empty space next to you and told you there was a ghost or something that you couldn’t see? You would most likely tell me I was crazy and not believe what I was telling you. How would I know there was a ghost there if I couldn’t see it either but I told you there was? You have the same argument that I would have about God’s existence as I would for the ghost next to you. I can’t see it but I have faith that it is there although you may not just as you believe there is a God and can’t see him. You have faith in what you believe in but no physical evidence to support your belief which is what defines faith itself.
As most humans I ask myself what my purpose is in life and the reasoning behind our existence. Most believers often use the bible as a reference to support their belief in God. Have you ever noticed that each time you support an idea by referencing the bible, a new question is asked? When have you ever come to a final conclusion through the bible? Chances are you haven’t or you would have the answer to just about everyone in the world’s million dollar question. I view the bible as a loop. Something that never gives you an answer but just leads to more questions until you eventually come back to your original question. Where is the support behind everything the bible stands for?
Evolution is very possible as it is happening right before our eyes every day. How could a non physical being move or create something? You never see a tree spontaneously fall over without something physically influencing it whether it is wind, lightning, a person, or an object. You may argue that wind is not tangible either although there is scientific reasoning behind wind and why it exists unlike the existence of God.
Argue your points. I'd be glad to hear what you think.
Everyone talks about miracles and how things are a ‘God send’ but what about the things that don’t happen and the people that remain suffering? I strongly believe in coincidence. Suppose you know someone with a terminal disease which cannot be medically cured and like most humans, you pray diligently for the miraculous recovery of that person but what are the chances of that actually happening? For some people, it may happen and they may get lucky but who’s to say it’s not coincidental that that person is still alive? How about the other 99.99% of people that suffered with that same disease and did pass away and their prayers have gone unanswered? Where was their miracle and where was God for them when they needed him?
I am a firm believer in facts and statistics, people and things that are tangible and that I can see for myself. Would you believe me if I pointed to the empty space next to you and told you there was a ghost or something that you couldn’t see? You would most likely tell me I was crazy and not believe what I was telling you. How would I know there was a ghost there if I couldn’t see it either but I told you there was? You have the same argument that I would have about God’s existence as I would for the ghost next to you. I can’t see it but I have faith that it is there although you may not just as you believe there is a God and can’t see him. You have faith in what you believe in but no physical evidence to support your belief which is what defines faith itself.
As most humans I ask myself what my purpose is in life and the reasoning behind our existence. Most believers often use the bible as a reference to support their belief in God. Have you ever noticed that each time you support an idea by referencing the bible, a new question is asked? When have you ever come to a final conclusion through the bible? Chances are you haven’t or you would have the answer to just about everyone in the world’s million dollar question. I view the bible as a loop. Something that never gives you an answer but just leads to more questions until you eventually come back to your original question. Where is the support behind everything the bible stands for?
Evolution is very possible as it is happening right before our eyes every day. How could a non physical being move or create something? You never see a tree spontaneously fall over without something physically influencing it whether it is wind, lightning, a person, or an object. You may argue that wind is not tangible either although there is scientific reasoning behind wind and why it exists unlike the existence of God.
Argue your points. I'd be glad to hear what you think.
