God has never left any physical evidence of his existence on earth. What is the most rational evidence, if there is any, of the. Without him, we cannot make sense of rationality, existence, or morality. Many people have been led to believe its impossible to prove the existence of god, but nothing could be further from the truth. Catholic answers apologist trent horn tackles a common atheist objection to belief in god. Arguments why god very probably exists the conversation. A better way to look at the book would be to think of it. Atheists love to say blithely that there is no evidence for god. There is absolutely no evidence indicating that god exists. Virtually all believers intuitively understand that there is something offkilter with this objection. The problem of evil asks how god can exist if evil exists.
The existence of consciousness is not evidence for god. I agree theres a difference between wanting to believe it say because you think its right to and actually believing it. How to argue that god does not exist with pictures wikihow. Is it possible to prove or disprove gods existence. No wonder those who dont believe god exists remain unconvincedtheres too few of us ready to speak on gods behalf. A compelling new work makes the case that most modern arguments against belief are attacking the wrong god. What is the most rational evidence, if there is any, of. People have been trying for years to prove that god does not exist. But we dont need scientific evidence to suggest that something exists. Jul 29, 2014 in my opinion, the best proof that god exists is this. It takes greater faith to believe that an unseen god exists than it does to just dismiss him because you cannot physically confirm that he is there. But the reality is science provides a lot of evidence for the existence of god. Ok, you could argue that i knew that atheists exist and, therefore, i wrote this book, hoping they would read it.
But think how often you make decisions without scientific. Together, this biological evidence indicates that god does not exist or that he did not create us well, in which case, there is no reason to worship him. When most people look at the world around them, they see only the trees. Sure their are pieces of writing evidence we have such as the koran or the h. Whether god exists is a fundamental question in life and one we often seek to answer personally and in conversations with those we love. The best evidence for jesus is the bible but its still not good evidence.
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. Evidence for this can be found in the amazing popularity of c. Both of these arguments are dependant upon the universe having a beginning. If atheism is the belief that theres no evidence for god. But it does show that it makes a tremendous difference whether god exists. It was brought to my attention that some atheists think this dialogue was contrivedthat it is a lie from.
There is practically no scientific proof in this book at all, in fact. There is a tremendous amount of empirical evidence that god does not exist. Millions of us claim to be christians, but we become tonguetied, nervous and uncomfortable when were asked to give a reason for our hope. Opinions on god are everywhere, but answering the question does god exist. Evidence that god exists, nonreligious and religious. Boston college professor peter kreeft has said that the existence of god is either a solid fact or the greatest invention in all of history. Though the discussion didnt really examine any proofs for god, it dealt more with dans presuppositions and what evidence he would accept as sufficient to show that god exists it was brought to my attention that some atheists think this dialogue was contrivedthat it is a lie from me to make atheists. All evidence must be independently verifiable for it to be inclusive evidence so in science can we provide evidence that god does not exist or some specific. And yet, not one as ever found any proof that the god of the bible exists.
Why there is no god provides simple, easytounderstand counterpoints to the most popular arguments made for the existence of god. Even if jesus did exist, there is no real evidence to prove he was who he said he was. Books on god and science, religion and nonbelief have enjoyed unprecedented popularity recently a trend time called an. In other words, if god exists and is good, he should eliminate all evil. Millions of believers for thousands of years have searched for god.
They are sort of peripheral issues to the real core of that topic. For those who deal in evidence there is proof all around you and inside of you that god does exist. The answer will be yes, god exists, as human beings in the twentieth century, we certainly can reasonably believe in god even more so in the christian god and perhaps even more easily today than a few decades or centuries ago. Each chapter presents a concise explanation of the argument, followed by a response illustrating the problems and fallacies inherent in it. Though the discussion didnt really examine any proofs for god, it dealt more with dans presuppositions and what evidence he would accept as sufficient to show that god exists. Although we have been told that faith in god and science cant go hand in hand, the truth is they are closely intertwined with each other. Because it is exists it must have an uncaused cause. Christianity for atheists, agnostics, and skeptics, and the people who love them brad s. I mean, real evidence that shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is a god. The answer will be yes, god exists, as human beings in the twentieth century, we certainly can reasonably believe in god even more so in the christian god and perhaps even more easily today than.
Secular media and education want you to believe there is no scientific proof of god. There remain many mysteries that are beyond science. To be rational we must utilize the laws of logic, but those laws are conceptual statements that transcend space and time. Whether evidence is hard, tangible can be determined objectively. Scientist provides evidence that god does not exist eurekalert. I always love to see religious people using false logic saying we can not prove god does not exist. No evidence supporting the existence of jesus that was recorded during the time of his lifespan. Just a christian trying to learn more about his faith. Ray comfort is the founder and ceo of living waters and a bestselling author who has written more than 90 books, including god has a wonderful plan for. Moreland argues that it is rational to believe god exists backed by his arguments from cosmology, design, experience, the existence of morality, the existence of the mind, and the historical account of jesus and the bible.
If there is no evidence for something it is illogical to do anymore than speculate its existence, let alone worship it. For what the atheist really means is that there is no material proof for gods existence in the material world. None of jesus miracles left any physical evidence either. There is no evidence for god or the bible probe ministries. What i do want to appeal to in presenting evidence of the existence of god, is your ability to reason. Jun 10, 2018 no one is going to convince you god exists, only he can do that, but with a little research you can see that there is nothing known to science that excludes god from existing. If god truly cared about us, you could argue, there would be no wars. For example, god is defined as a prayeranswering being, but we know with certainty that the belief in prayer is a superstition. This is the best proof that god exists in my opinion. Almost all of the reasons given as to why there is not a god are not, in fact, reasons. The one theology book all atheists really should read news the.
Aug 01, 2012 i always love to see religious people using false logic saying we can not prove god does not exist. Christian philosopher william lane craig argues that the existence of god is not just a fact, but a fact of great importance, while atheist philosopher. Hard, tangible evidence that god exists is necessary to believe in god. No matter where this ability to reason came from, everyone must agree, that we do have that ability. Therefore, even if the evidence for and against the existence of god were absolutely equal, the rational thing to do, i think, is to believe in him. But just because something is strange, amazing, awesome, mind boggling or unexplainable, does not mean it is evidence of gods existence. The existence of the universe, when considered against the question of how it came to be is evidence for god. Hear arguments from both sides of the issue in this lively debate hosted by the university of wisconsin. But the god angle is somewhat of a red herring the real step forward is the example. He draws on recent scientific disputes over neodarwinism, the implication of. The terminology of no evidence is far too absolute to be rational, but atheists use it all the time. Moral arguments for the existence of god stanford encyclopedia of. Not a single shred of scientific evidence directly points to god s existence. Therefore, i want to offer you what i believe is the best evidence that god exists, without using the bible.
A wide variety of arguments for and against the existence of god. Jan 29, 2009 no evidence supporting the existence of jesus that was recorded during the time of his lifespan. In fact, i have no evidence that you exist, but i wrote this book anyway. Does god exist six reasons to believe that god is really. Apr 24, 2017 atheists love to say blithely that there is no evidence for god. Ive always eagerly read, listen, and disucussed this very serious matter of ultimate questions. This short dialogue deals with evidence for gods existence.
No doubt you have heard much evidence for the textual validity of the bible. Any person discovering irrefutable evidence of god would be famous, but no one ever found a single piece of real evidence. Best evidence of god inerrancy of the bible christian. Ultimately, what we see in human experience, science, logic, and history. All historical mentionings of jesus were written decades or more after his supposed death. Even if we had thoroughly explored all of reality, the believer could still claim that god exists, perhaps in another dimension or spiritual realmbut that claim is essentially the same as saying. This resource, which tackles the most profound discussions from philosophy, science, sociology, psychology and history, will arm you with 20 clear and concise evidences that justify biblical accuracy and having faith in christ. Sure their are pieces of writing evidence we have such as the koran or the holy bible, but those are writings and cant be proven 100%, they could even be hoaxes.
From the precision of the copyists, to the internal consistency among so many different authors over such a long period of time. In training his darwinian guns on religion, richard dawkins risks destroying a larger target than he intends. Lewiss mere christianity 1952, which is almost certainly the bestselling book. In my opinion, the best proof that god exists is this. Is there more evidence that god exists than evidence he. Many people find objective evidence of gods existence in whats been called the 3 cs. Study 22 terms logical fallacies and examples flashcards. Ken boa and robert bowman, have provided a resource that tackles the most profound arguments from philosophy, science, sociology, psychology, and history. In each case, the arguer tries to use the lack of evidence as support for a positive claim about the truth of a conclusion. Its also known as the argument from first cause, the causal argument, or the argument from existence.
William lane craig takes the reader on a tour of the arguments and does his best to debunk the notion that belief in god is intellectually indefensible. Reviews of books with scientific evidence that god exists. Many thought experiments have been created to show the absurdity of these claims, such as the invisible pink unicorn, carl sagans the dragon in my garage, russells teapot or the flying spaghetti monster. No one is going to convince you god exists, only he can do that, but with a little research you can see that there is nothing known to science that excludes god from existing. Therefore we can conclusively say that god is imaginary. The phrase there is no evidence that god doesnt exist is not valid because there is no standard of evidence that will be considered sufficient. It should be obvious that god exists because of his creation, not only.
When it comes to the possibility of god s existence, the bible says that there are people who have seen sufficient evidence, but they have suppressed the truth about god. Science proves very little, that which it can become natural laws 2. Is there more evidence that god exists than evidence he doesn. If the universe is infinite, then a primary mover a creator has no place. After over 40 years of not believing that god exists, i was dared by a christian friend to read a book. There is no evidence that god doesnt exist is not a. Many books and movies have been made to tell the countless stories of harsh, dishonest, cruel, selfish people who had an encounter with jesus christ and who changed into in loving, selfsacrificial, humble and tender people, who express the very heart and. The historical record of the bible is evidence for god. Evidence that there is no god proof that there is no god.
Reviews of books with scientific evidence that god exists x. Feb 11, 2020 the problem of evil asks how god can exist if evil exists. I agree there s a difference between wanting to believe it say because you think its right to and actually believing it. The cosmological argument is an argument for the existence of god that says that god is the first cause that created the universe source. Christian philosopher william lane craig argues that the existence of god is not just a fact, but a fact of great importance, while atheist. From its uniqueness in history claiming to be the inerrant word of a personal god, to the early date of the manuscripts. First, to prove that god exists, we must look at the sources. Your conversation partner might reply governments by man are ungodly and fallible. Even if jesus was the son of god, we have no proof that he rose from.
Is it possible to prove or disprove god s existence. Arguments for the existence of god have taken many different forms over the centuries. Heres an opposing argument that commits the same fallacy. The existence of god is a subject of debate in the philosophy of religion and popular culture. It might be used as an argument, if you accept the premise that for consciousness to exist, there must be a god, but thats an indemonstrable premise. This book that cannot be proven false says that god exists, and that god authored all of this by guiding human hands, and god provided history, instructions, and reasons for those instructions, i really dont see any better evidence that says otherwise. When it comes to the possibility of gods existence, the bible says that there are people who have seen sufficient evidence, but they have suppressed the truth about god. You will see all the proof you need that men created your god, and there is no poof anywhere that any god exists. Interesting, but does nothing to prove a god exists.
Why the coptic gospel of thomas was left out of the bible. Is there more evidence that god exists than evidence he doesnt. There is no scientific evidence indicating that god exists. Inevitably, answers pour in, all incredulous that anyone could be so irrational as to believe in such a silly concept as god. This short dialogue deals with evidence for god s existence. Christians, when confronted with the accusation that no tangible evidence of god exists, often find themselves confused because it sounds like an atheist throwing down the gauntlet.
Believers might counter this argument by stating that if god is perfect, then he created us as well as could possibly be expected. After that first book, i found other books with more scientific evidence. Everything that he created is proof that he exists. Concise and straightforward evidence answering the question, is there a god. Simple responses to 20 common arguments for the existence of god by armin navabi, nicki hise isbn. Whether god exists is the most important question any person can consider. With no enduring evidence that a god exists, there is simply no reason to believe in a deity, even if its not possible to irrefutably disprove his existence. That means they are true no matter when and where we are. Unlike many books of this sort, kreefts introduction aids the reader into the debate and if one is new to the questions of philosophy, the background provided become even more important. Not a single shred of scientific evidence directly points to gods existence. I was surprised to find that there was scientific evidence for the existence of god. Jan 27, 2004 but just because something is strange, amazing, awesome, mind boggling or unexplainable, does not mean it is evidence of gods existence.
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