Do you question the existence of God?

SunnyHaru33 · Post by **SunnyHaru33** » 04 Apr 2017, 01:37

Not really? I never really thought about it. I mean, I question whether he exists all the time in the sense that I'm not religious, but I also question his existence in the sense that I wonder what s/he/it/they would be like. I mean, do they care? Do they even know we're here, like mold on bread? And even if they are aware, and care, in what capacity?

So, I guess overall yes more in the mechanical, practical, 'what would he be like' sense?

michelonline29 · Post by **michelonline29** » 04 Apr 2017, 02:59

I believe in God and my faith is with him. I only questioned the existence of God when I was still young. I questioned that why is it that some people are rich and others are poor. If there's truly a God, then why does he didn't make life fair.

christinac_2585 · Post by **christinac_2585** » 04 Apr 2017, 06:27

Sometimes. I grew up with religion "in my face" but was never forced to go to church or anything like that. I think it is everyone's choice if they believe in God or not. I have questioned it many times in my life, but overall I have to look at the good in the world and the miracles I see everyday that show me that He is there.

James Craft · Post by **James Craft** » 04 Apr 2017, 07:35

michelonline29 wrote:I believe in God and my faith is with him. I only questioned the existence of God when I was still young. I questioned that why is it that some people are rich and others are poor. If there's truly a God, then why does he didn't make life fair.

A lot of people seem to feel that way at some point in their lives. Why are some people born with so much and others with so little? How could there be an Abrahamic God if many people are never exposed to him? How can you be saved by something you never hear about? It forms its own sort of elitism, but honestly that doesn't make it less likely to be true.

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 04 Apr 2017, 09:50

christinac_2585 wrote:Sometimes. I grew up with religion "in my face" but was never forced to go to church or anything like that. I think it is everyone's choice if they believe in God or not. I have questioned it many times in my life, but overall I have to look at the good in the world and the miracles I see everyday that show me that He is there.

I grew up similar to you as I also wasn't forced to go to church or read the Bible if I didn't want to. As I grew older, it was my own personal choice to believe in his existence and his grace.

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 04 Apr 2017, 09:50

christinac_2585 wrote:Sometimes. I grew up with religion "in my face" but was never forced to go to church or anything like that. I think it is everyone's choice if they believe in God or not. I have questioned it many times in my life, but overall I have to look at the good in the world and the miracles I see everyday that show me that He is there.

I grew up similar to you as I also wasn't forced to go to church or read the Bible if I didn't want to. As I grew older, it was my own personal choice to believe in his existence and his grace.

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 04 Apr 2017, 09:50

christinac_2585 wrote:Sometimes. I grew up with religion "in my face" but was never forced to go to church or anything like that. I think it is everyone's choice if they believe in God or not. I have questioned it many times in my life, but overall I have to look at the good in the world and the miracles I see everyday that show me that He is there.

I grew up similar to you as I also wasn't forced to go to church or read the Bible if I didn't want to. As I grew older, it was my own personal choice to believe in his existence and his grace.

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 04 Apr 2017, 09:50

christinac_2585 wrote:Sometimes. I grew up with religion "in my face" but was never forced to go to church or anything like that. I think it is everyone's choice if they believe in God or not. I have questioned it many times in my life, but overall I have to look at the good in the world and the miracles I see everyday that show me that He is there.

I grew up similar to you as I also wasn't forced to go to church or read the Bible if I didn't want to. As I grew older, it was my own personal choice to believe in his existence and his grace.

BookWormMommy · Post by **BookWormMommy** » 04 Apr 2017, 10:47

I do believe in the existence of God. My scientific mind always tries to play skeptic but there is a point you have to go back to and say "and what caused that"? I also believe that without suffering we wouldn't have free will and have context for the concept of joy and love. That said, I also think throughout history, a heavy hand was used in the name of God erroneously that has shaped our rules, laws, and societies in ways that have not always been for the greater good.

Kateen · Post by **Kateen** » 04 Apr 2017, 11:54

I believe in the existence of God, but I also believe that he exists beyond anyone's particular rule sets about him.

osoteq2025 · Post by **osoteq2025** » 04 Apr 2017, 14:24

I have swayed back and forth on this topic throughout my life. I became a Christian at 12 years old but lose faith after several bad experiences in my life which were not made better through prayer. I became a full atheist for about 10 years, and finally have traveled back to believing there is a higher power but I don't feel it's what is written in the Bible. I don't think it is that simple and perhaps each of us have our own set of "rules" that we must follow. I believe, in general, if we are good, God will smile on us in the end. We shouldn't need a book to tell us that we shouldn't lie, steal, murder, etc. That I believe is man-made for social control purposes. As to the existence of God, I do believe He is there. Society has just been misled as to where.

MythicDrmR · Post by **MythicDrmR** » 04 Apr 2017, 15:04

I have questioned the existence of God. I started out a believer, but I began questioning in elementary school -- I went to parochial school and the things that I was taught upset me and made me question... long explanation very short. I explored religion and spirituality seeking more information and over time I have come full circle to believing again, but mine belief is not based in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, etc -- but rather in the general and cross religious teaching of prophets and humanists alike: Gandhi, Jesus, Buddha, Native beliefs, Science of Mind, parts of all religions that speak to similar truths without exceptions -- like my way or the highway. God speaks to us all in the ways in which we will best understand and that comes down through the ages, not from any one particular tradition.

Tevis Scout · Post by **Tevis Scout** » 04 Apr 2017, 20:41

I think the honest answer for everyone is probably YES, at one time or another. The concept of God is scientifically not "prove-able", and is based on faith (what is not seen). However, there is so much of life that cannot be scientifically proven without a shadow of doubt - including love, beauty, hope, faith.

I would argue that circumstances often throw a person's faith into doubt, and that is understandable. How could a loving God allow/cause/condone evil, suffering, etc.? No one who has watched their child suffer and die - as I have - would discount the doubts that arise during such a journey. Theology aside (and I have a degree in this), life is hard to understand sometimes. But I have found that the "God" I believe exists is infinitely bigger than any creed or religion, and encompasses all of humanity. I cannot put a label on my particular faith or spirituality but it is strong within me.

Just like beauty and hope and love, spirituality resides in the soul. Is there a supreme being...? I believe so, and I also believe that I am cared for and watched over with compassion. Part of that is the way I was raised, and part of that is just how I feel as daily life continues to unfold. --Tevis Scout

jezzy_ssel · Post by **jezzy_ssel** » 04 Apr 2017, 21:33

I don't. Because I believe in God. The only question I have in mind is How HE is able to create all of us. How HE manages not to be tired and How powerful HE is.

Dh_ · Post by **Dh_** » 04 Apr 2017, 21:44

Not often, but I have thought about it. I was raised believing in God and sometimes I feel like someone is watching and taking care of me. The only thing that makes me doubt his existence is science and all of its theories. I still believe in him and I think I always will.