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Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Workch: 6:36pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
There are all sorts of reasons why people have theistic belief, and some of them make a whole lot of sense from their perspective. Some people have experienced phenomena that isn’t adequately explained by science and find a theistic explanation more satisfying. Some people have overcome major life challenges, such as addiction, through the power of faith. Some people have been raised in a religious belief that has been reinforced by peers, elders, and culture. For some, faith brings solace and comfort. For many, faith inspires their path of lovingkindness and justice. As I said, I’m an atheist. There are certain aspects of some theistic views that I reject and outright oppose. But the vast majority of theists I know are people of deep character, and have reasons for their beliefs that I readily respect as long as they don't try to enforce their beliefs on others and make it the universal truth. I have problem with fundamentalists and religious people who try to undermine you because you don't share their religious opinions. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Dtruthspeaker: 6:39pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Workch: Yet you are here to overmine them! 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by MaxInDHouse(m): 6:41pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Inferiority complex is your problem! Can't you breathe without this so called believers? |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by vinceyinnovation: 6:49pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
I declare open.... Workch..................vs ................Dtruthspeaker Readers it may be a long ride but be rest assured..... you'll never be bored 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Dtruthspeaker: 6:51pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
It is impossible for people to believe in a thing which does not exist. Exactly like the people in 1200 can never believe in planes or cars. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Dtruthspeaker: 6:57pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
vinceyinnovation: i have beaten him Dtruthspeaker 31- Workch 0 on this topic, WITH HIM FALLING SILENT, NEVER BEING ABLE TO COUNTER! And as you can see, he is wary of going against me! of which I am bored of him, for he is an unusable failure! Let another worthy opponent try. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by donbachi(m): 7:23pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Which evidence pass the air u're breathing? |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Olayoo: 7:23pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Dtruthspeaker:Are you a theist or atheist. Or agnostic. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Dtruthspeaker: 7:28pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Olayoo: if I mark my own answer script, then I run the risk that my score may not be true. So you judge me Truly but let your judgement be True, Law Full and Fair. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by sonmvayina(m): 8:32pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by killyaselfie: 8:50pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
sonmvayina: What, no Omenani? Just Jew shit as usual? |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by sonmvayina(m): 9:22pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
killyaselfie: Lol...very funny Did you watch the 4 minutes video? The Jewish one is what I can lay my hands on now. The igbos just like other tribes in Nigeria passed it orally. Some people are trying to put them on paper so we don't forget it.. When I can get my hands on the igbo religious beliefs, I will send you a copy to compare.. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Workch: 9:26pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
donbachi:how is the air I breath an evidence for god? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Olayoo: 11:20pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Dtruthspeaker:If you are trying to confuse me, well, it worked. So back to the question. Are u atheist, theist or agnostic |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Olayoo: 11:37pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Workch:OK. Let me get this straight. When you mean god doesn't exist ,like u are inferring the fact than even if this stuff is not conscious and it's the primal stuff in which all things come from ( either a wave or a quark) and I call it God( I'm not "god of the gapping" here if you understand English). Does that mean A. He only exist in my mind. It's entirely subjective since I just made that up. Which will be weird because B. Its not entirely subjective because it exist physically and I choose to name it metaphorically as god. Ergo, will then mean god exist non consciously since I decide to name it as god. Plus, it ticks all the necessary boxes to exist. First, it has a physical base, it is the reason for existence of all things and I choose to name it god. So god exist. Except if you want to rephrase your topic headline as why a christian or Muslim god doesn't exist which we can still disprove. Enjoy thinking about it. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Ken4Christ: 11:47pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Workch: The most important thing in our lives is our salvation. And you can only get saved by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. This has nothing to do with opinion. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Olayoo: 11:51pm On Jan 25, 2022 |
Ken4Christ:If it has nothing to do with opinion( your words not mine), then wouldn't that mean your opinion above is considered futile? |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Kobojunkie: 12:08am On Jan 26, 2022 |
donbachi:"Air u're breathing" is not enough evidence for a critical individual such as myself abeg! 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Niflheim(m): 5:18am On Jan 26, 2022 |
The air we breathe is evidence of god? What kind of talk is that? Same air being breathed by porn stars and pigs playing in the mud? What a fantasy!!! Eggplant can produce oxygen, so can onion, is onion your god? Why do christians love to talk like people who did not pass primary 1 exam? 6 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Dtruthspeaker: 5:41am On Jan 26, 2022 |
Olayoo: If you are not able to read between the lines, you are on your own. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Workch: 5:43am On Jan 26, 2022 |
Ken4Christ:Do you have evidence for this? 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Workch: 5:46am On Jan 26, 2022 |
Olayoo:I don't mean that God don't exist, I man that "there's no evidence" that God exist. A. He only exist in my mind. It's entirely subjective since I just made that up. Which will be weird becauseOK, I agree with you that God exist in your mind 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Dtruthspeaker: 6:01am On Jan 26, 2022 |
Workch: "I don't mean that the Corrolla does not exist, I mean that there is no evidence of the Corrolla" The madness of anti-God people eh, |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Olayoo: 9:34am On Jan 26, 2022 |
Workch:Is part of the perks of being an atheist misunderstanding statements? Cause if you really read what I posted you'll know that this physical elements I attributed as god (quark and wave) exist physically. So puleeease, tell me there is no evidence. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Workch: 1:45pm On Jan 26, 2022 |
Olayoo:You are person not understanding anything but moving from pillars to post. No one is here to discuss quarks and waves with you. The quote is about the evidence for existence of god and not a physics class for subatomic particles. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Nobody: 2:07pm On Jan 26, 2022 |
Workch: I do not understand what you mean by Without evidence. First let’s define what the word Evidence means. Evidence : the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. I personally see evidences of God all around me everyday. I’ll name a few: I see it physically as land that I walk on, diverse trees that are all around me, Air that I feel and breath, water that I drink , birds, diversity in humans, animals, etc. I see God and his work everywhere. I won’t even go spiritual here. You see referring to the Definition of Evidence above. It’s an available body of facts. But facts are still subject to personal believe or trust, you see we can only choose to believe or trust what we want to believe or trust. You can have a fact right in front of you and still choose to doubt the viability of the fact. Man choose to believe what they want to believe. The burden of proof that God exist is not on God. It’s on those that say he doesn’t exist. They need to prove that he doesn’t, and they have been trying to for many years without a single success. The question is, do you believe the evidences around you or not.? If no then proof how they are not evidences of Gods existence. Shalom. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Workch: 2:19pm On Jan 26, 2022 |
oohrhiifx:you personally see the evidence. I agree with you as its your personal view. But your evidence cannot be tested and trace to your God, it could be evidence for anything. An evidence has to be testable and repeatable under a specific method. There's nothing around that depicts a testable evidence for any god yet. not thr air, plants, or any creature. Thelse things cannot be tested to linked with your god. Its your claim that you have refused to provide a means of testing them to verify your "personal evidence" 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Olayoo: 3:42pm On Jan 26, 2022 |
Workch:Let me ask you a question first. You are free to lie, I wouldn't know. Are you really open minded or hell bent on the fact that there is no evidence? |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Workch: 4:51pm On Jan 26, 2022 |
Olayoo:I am bent on you providing an evidence that I can test 100times that God exist and it gives me repeated statistically significant 95% accuracy) result. I will change my mind if I see one 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Ken4Christ: 6:21pm On Jan 26, 2022 |
Workch: The first evidence is the evidence of the scripture. Jesus said; I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. - John 14:6. In another passage he said; John 3:16-18 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. The second evidence are fulfilled prophecies. There are over a hundred prophecies in the old testament concerning the coming Messiah and all were fulfilled in Jesus. His lineage was predicted. His town of birth was predicted. His manner of birth was predicted. His betrayal was predicted. The amount used in betraying was also predicted. His exact day of death was predicted. His resurrection was predicted. The third evidence is his resurrection from the death. His grave is empty. History confirmed he walked on earth. Our calendar is with reference to Christ. The fourth evidence is the lives that is being changed daily by as many as accept him as Lord and Saviour. The fifth evidence is me. He lives in me. He has given me his Holy Spirit. The sixth evidence are the things happening before our very eyes. They are happening just the way the Bible foretold them. The seventh evidence are those who have had spiritual encounter of both heaven and hell. They came back and told the story. Not every encounter is of God. But the encounters that agrees with God's word is what we believe. |
Re: Why Do People Believe In God Even Without Evidence? by Dtruthspeaker: 6:27pm On Jan 26, 2022 |
Workch: And 31 Times I gave you Everyday Seeable evidence with 1000 times Verifiability and 100% Accuracy, that in this world, "a house eg this world, does not build itself and a thing does not create itself eg mannequin, yet you have refused to drink sniper! |
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