Atheism

[Philip Mc Carney]

An Atheist recently asked how anyone could believe in God; pointing out the various meanings of the word atheist he or she produced a variety of arguments in support of the contention that there is no God.

One of the strongest arguments which I have encountered over the years is the lack of

[Botz]

Trying to prove something does not exist is essentially impossible.

For instance, I could say that there is a teapot orbiting the sun. How would we disprove that?

No matter how long we would search with telescopes, there could always be places the teapot would be.

Since your God is invisible and inaudible, cannot be observed, etc, it would be just a tad harder to disprove it, don't you think?

What would evidence of nonexistance consist of? What could possibly show you that your God does not exist?

The difference about your 'teapot obiting the sun', is that you just made it up and your theory would be shot down in seconds after a few probing questions. You would either be given medication or given a wide berth for future claims, and your credibilty would be zero.

Just because G-d is invisible etc does not mean He has left us with no means of contact, to stumble blindly in the dark, and when many people have looked for Him with all their hearts...they have found Him....hence rebirth through the Holy Ghost ...and a sudden new awakening and awareness that we are more than flesh and blood.

[redeemed098]

Trying to prove something does not exist is essentially impossible.

For instance, I could say that there is a teapot orbiting the sun. How would we disprove that?

No matter how long we would search with telescopes, there could always be places the teapot would be.

Since your God is invisible and inaudible, cannot be observed, etc, it would be just a tad harder to disprove it, don't you think?

What would evidence of nonexistance consist of? What could possibly show you that your God does not exist?

The difference about your 'teapot obiting the sun', is that you just made it up and your theory would be shot down in seconds after a few probing questions. You would either be given medication or given a wide berth for future claims, and your credibilty would be zero.

Just because G-d is invisible etc does not mean He has left us with no means of contact, to stumble blindly in the dark, and when many people have looked for Him with all their hearts...they have found Him....hence rebirth through the Holy Ghost ...and a sudden new awakening and awareness that we are more than flesh and blood.

Tea Pot orbiting the sun...!!!

Oh well lets look on the bright side....You'd never need to worry about bringing it to the boil again...

Silly atheist..

Regards,

Ben.

[Leonard]

The problem, Ask An Atheist, is that say 5 years from now, we will both have forgotten this conversation ever took place. I will quite probably have never given you a second thought, or you, me. Yet we will both still be thinking about your 'nonexistent' God, and we will both still know Who He is. So you tell me, who's more real; you , me, or God?

[Observer of dreams]

A man who holds atheism close to his heart is a man that cannot concieve of a being such as God. An atheist is seeking answers, or holding resentment the likes of which are the nature of his non-belief. The concept of an atheist is hard to comprehend by most believers. Likewise the concept of God is hard to comprehend by an atheist.

I don't get involved in atheism argument and debates anymore because they are pointless. Both sides walk away holding onto their beliefs even stronger than they started. I am a believer and as a believer the bible says not to get involved in petty arguments such as these.

Jesus doesn't try to change those who refuse God, but rather those who don't know him. It is said that if you are not accepted into a town then shake the dust off your feet. Usually when your not accepted into a town it means they know who you are, and if you are a man of God they don't want God there.

Even Jesus had enemies, even Jesus had people that didn't believe him when they lived in the same age as him. If Jesus himself cannot take out the worlds disbelief then what chance have I got? Not a very good one I can tell you that.

Edited September 17, 2006 by Observer of dreams

[Floatingaxe]

A man who holds atheism close to his heart is a man that cannot concieve of a being such as God. An atheist is seeking answers, or holding resentment the likes of which are the nature of his non-belief. The concept of an atheist is hard to comprehend by most believers. Likewise the concept of God is hard to comprehend by an atheist.

I don't get involved in atheism argument and debates anymore because they are pointless. Both sides walk away holding onto their beliefs even stronger than they started. I am a believer and as a believer the bible says not to get involved in petty arguments such as these.

Jesus doesn't try to change those who refuse God, but rather those who don't know him. It is said that if you are not accepted into a town then shake the dust off your feet. Usually when your not accepted into a town it means they know who you are, and if you are a man of God they don't want God there.

Even Jesus had enemies, even Jesus had people that didn't believe him when they lived in the same age as him. If Jesus himself cannot take out the worlds disbelief then what chance have I got? Not a very good one I can tell you that.

Exactly! Athesists' hearts are stony ground, and no Seed can live there. The evil one takes it and brings confusion. We believers need to purvey the message of Christ to fertile soil, and not spend our precious and limited time on such as these confirmed refusers of God. When we stand before the throne one day, what will be our response to the question, "Whom have you brought with you to the Kingdom?" Will it be, "No one, Lord, but I wasted my time on those who refused to hear."??

[Guest man]

Trying to prove something does not exist is essentially impossible.

For instance, I could say that there is a teapot orbiting the sun. How would we disprove that?

No matter how long we would search with telescopes, there could always be places the teapot would be.

Since your God is invisible and inaudible, cannot be observed, etc, it would be just a tad harder to disprove it, don't you think?

What would evidence of nonexistance consist of? What could possibly show you that your God does not exist?

Maybe you guys should look at what is written instead of looking at who wrote it.

He is right.

No one can prove that God does not exist. He's not argueing to point...he's making it.

The physical existance of God can not be proven. That is what he is saying.

[Floatingaxe]

God's existence is proven over and over again to me! When I look around me all I see is His hand. He is a creative God and a careful orchestrator of matter!

I have a relationship with the Living God...that is proof for me also!

He is alive and we interact together! That is prrof for me!

He speaks to me through His Word, and He has spoken to me audibly! That is proof for me!

He has healed me when I ask Him. That is proof for me!

He has kept all His promises to me. That is proof for me!

[Guest man]

God's existence is proven over and over again to me! When I look around me all I see is His hand. He is a creative God and a careful orchestrator of matter!

I have a relationship with the Living God...that is proof for me also!

He is alive and we interact together! That is prrof for me!

He speaks to me through His Word, and He has spoken to me audibly! That is proof for me!

He has healed me when I ask Him. That is proof for me!

He has kept all His promises to me. That is proof for me!

Proof to you and no one else.

[Floatingaxe]

God's existence is proven over and over again to me! When I look around me all I see is His hand. He is a creative God and a careful orchestrator of matter!

I have a relationship with the Living God...that is proof for me also!

He is alive and we interact together! That is prrof for me!

He speaks to me through His Word, and He has spoken to me audibly! That is proof for me!

He has healed me when I ask Him. That is proof for me!

He has kept all His promises to me. That is proof for me!

Proof to you and no one else.

That is right--He is a personal God! That is my point, honey.