Does God Exist?

Discussion in 'Philosophy and Religion' started by Naiwen, Feb 24, 2014.

  1. Naiwen

    Naiwen Member

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    Yes or no? I don't think so because I'm an Atheist. But you, whats your thoughts on God? Does he exist for you?
     
  2. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

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    You are an atheist because you don't think so, not the other way around. Why don't you think so?
     
  3. Naiwen

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    Because I don't believe in God, that's why.
     
  4. Asmodean

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    And why not? Have you never believed in a higher power for example? Is it because you were raised with this atheistic belief? Is it because it seems unlikely or because nobody can proof it? What do you think?
     
  5. Naiwen

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    Nobody can prove His existence, and no, I have never.
     
  6. Asmodean

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    I agree it can't be proven. So you were raised atheist? Did you ever doubt it? Just wondering :)
     
  7. Naiwen

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    No, I have never doubted God's non existence, since God is created by us, Humans.
     
  8. Asmodean

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    You mean the god(s) that are written about in religions. But besides all those gods that were spawned by our ancestors thinking couldn't there still be a real creating force as well?

    Does the idea that most gods we know are created by our thoughts exclude the possibility that there is a real one (or more) after all?
     
  9. Naiwen

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    Like in Star Wars? No. XD
     
  10. Asmodean

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    Not necessarily, I just say creating force to make what we are talking about as non-specific as we can. Because a thread like this usually tricks people in a specific idea of god (the jewish or christian in most cases) while of course the possible real existence of a god or more would not have to be limited to any kind of religion.
    Since we don't know gods why insist to picture them as nothing more then the common known religious concepts of gods or fictional ideas like Star Wars' idea of the Force (which you already seem to regard as human inventions)? ;)
     
  11. NoxiousGas

    NoxiousGas Old Fart

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    and neither can anybody disprove the existence of God.

    funny how that obvious fact usually escapes a lot of people.:devil:
     
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  12. Asmodean

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    Proof is obviously not the most important thing where it comes to spiritual beliefs.
     
  13. Indy Hippy

    Indy Hippy Zen & Bearded

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    In short the answer to this question would hinge upon one's personal definition of god
     
  14. Asmodean

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    The answer to the question 'What are your thoughts?' must be a personal one, but the sincere answer to the question 'Does God(s) exist?' in all fairness should be answered in most cases with 'I don't know with certainty'.
     
  15. NoxiousGas

    NoxiousGas Old Fart

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    Well in my experience that depends on which side of the fence you are on.

    To an atheist the inability to prove God's existence seems to be a main bullet point.

    To a religious or spiritual person, the opposite holds true, the inability to prove God doesn't exist is often a main point.
     
  16. Asmodean

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    The (in)ability to prove God's existence or to be concerned with that issue stems usually neither from a religious or spiritual outlook. Well we could say that for certain religious folks it seems that the inability to prove God is a main point or relevant matter but is it for themselves or just used in arguments with (in most cases) non-theists?
     
  17. NoxiousGas

    NoxiousGas Old Fart

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    It is just a point atheist like to throw out there but more often than not fail to recognize the implications it places on their own declaration.
     
  18. Moonglow181

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    Not in the usual way, but I believe we can all let the god live within us.
     
  19. jaredfelix

    jaredfelix Namaste ॐ

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    here let me prove to you all God exists. God is the first source and center of everything. Everything comes from and is made of God. There are no accidents. There wasnt just some big bang for no reason...
     
  20. Asmodean

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    Ok, when are you gonna start? :2thumbsup:
     

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