Is there a God……………..

(Please note, do not be offended by anything in this post, it is entirely my opinion and I am not trying to enforce anything on anyone)

Whether or not there is actually an entity of some kind that you could call ‘God’, I think that the capacity for religion etc is inherently ‘built in’ to the human mind and human communities.

When humans live together, you start to have a culture, stories, myths and fables that people tell their children etc and people have beliefs about why their crops wont grow and how old granny goggins was miraculously healed and I think this is where the notion of a God comes from. Almost like emergent behaviour in ants, I think that a god is something that exists in the collective mind of a community.

I dont believe that god exists as a concious being of any kind. I’m pretty much agnostic really, not an atheist, just agnostic. I dont have firm beliefs in any shape or form, I always take the scientific standpoint with regards to evolution and suchlike.

Hmm, again, not exactly what you were asking for but hey, it’s a public debate

Andy

soundboyz wrote:

Do you think that Early man ….needing to explain why things happened or didn’t……Created a all powerful “entity” in order to explain these events or non events?

Yeah exactly, before science was a viable explanation for the stars in the sky, the thunderstorms, hurricanes and also just the wonder that is life, they had to find some other explanation for these things and God provides just that.

Not that I think science could ever replace religion for most people. Even though I am not religious myself I think that it is useful in uniting people and providing a central focus for a community as well as a place where comfort and solace can be sought in times of need.

Although there are also other negative aspects about religion as well. Throughout history religion has been the cause of many many wars and conflicts. You only have to look at the modern examples such as Jihad to see this in action.

Andymantell wrote:

…Not that I think science could ever replace religion for most people. Even though I am not religious myself I think that it is useful in uniting people and providing a central focus for a community as well as a place where comfort and solace can be sought in times of need.

Even though I believe there is a God, I can totally respect your opinion Andy. Part of my belief is that there is a difference between religion and spirituality. Spirituality is a great thing to have and I think that anything that helps people achieve that sense of well being is something worth recognition. This is why I dont see why people of different denominations or religions argue with each other about what is right and wrong on a religious basis. If they were content with their own beliefs and spirituality there would be no need to argue about it. That just what I think though….I might be missing a piece of the puzzle.

to answer soundboyz’s original question “is there a god and do you have proof?”, no. there is no hard evidence that can make you 100% positive that god exists. and i know you said you didnt want to hear anything about faith, but thats what religion is. there is no explanation nor do people need one. its what they believe in. and to understand faith, you must have faith. i think thats why all the skeptics will never be satisfied. they just cant understand something they dont know.

i am a religous person. i dont go to church but i do believe in god. and not because i was told to, but because certain things have happened to me that have given me faith, and faith is all the proof i need.

A spirit looking after me….

This is all hypothetical right? cuz it sounds like your takling about angels. And i’ve never thuroughly read the bible but i’m pretty sure they’re on the same side.

I really dont know how to enterpret (dont laugh at my spelling if its wrong, lol) your question soundboyz. very interesting topic though.

Sorry if didnt answer your question accurately. I am a little confused about what you are asking me.

Soundboyz, can I ask why you’re on a theological quest? Most people don’t worry about that stuff unless they think they’re going to die soon. If that’s the case, you don’t have to tell me, but if it is, I’m there for ya, man!

If I can toss in my two cents: the only difference between fact and faith is how long it takes before you are happy with the “answer”. I know, it’s vague and corny, but I’m still trying to figure out a way to explain that fact and faith are the same thing…

As simple as this may sound, consider it, people. Hope this can be a help to you.

There is a God! And He is real, and He does exist! All time is before Him–past, present, and future.

If there wasn’t a God, how could all of this be…the blue skies, the trees, the oceans, the birds…life? Think of what we have now–so much technology like the Internet, Radio, Television, Computers…man couldn’t have done this alone. God gives wisdom to us all to bring about His purpose. He’s the alpha and omega. The writer of all our lives, and life as we know it.

Some say its all scientific. Well, who put the sciences in motion? The water cycle, the rotation of our planet, the seasons, vegetation, and I’m not talking about a Darwin theory, either. Some say we come from monkeys. Well, if you come from a monkey, that’s your business. All men are from the same creation…from the dust of the earth.

Soundboys, you mentioned how Lucifer was once an angel of God. Now he’s an “fallen angel,” if you will. In the Bible, there’s a scripture where Lucifer is stating how he wants to be like the Most High. Even the devil realizes that there’s a God, and that he is the Most High! What does that tell you.

Hope this helps you guys. Holler back! Peace

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Do you know if those people are okay at least that night? That’s psycho scary! That would sober me up in a snap!

I don’t mind talking about theological issues, as long as there’s no dogma. People get a little too excited sometimes, y’know. My approach is to keep it simple and sincere. Not many people will listen to much else.

Yes, there is.

Damn these replies are pretty deep.

who knows