Do you question the existence of God?

Rattusv · Post by **Rattusv** » 04 Apr 2017, 23:58

There was a time in my life when I did question God's existence. However, time and time again events in my own life have convinced me God is real and involve in my life.

James Craft · Post by **James Craft** » 05 Apr 2017, 07:20

Rattusv wrote:There was a time in my life when I did question God's existence. However, time and time again events in my own life have convinced me God is real and involve in my life.

I think as you get older it gets easier to accept Faith as an explanation for things like God. Sometimes you simply can't know.

Post by **kandscreeley** » 05 Apr 2017, 07:27

James Craft wrote:
Rattusv wrote:There was a time in my life when I did question God's existence. However, time and time again events in my own life have convinced me God is real and involve in my life.
I think as you get older it gets easier to accept Faith as an explanation for things like God. Sometimes you simply can't know.

I disagree. I don't think it necessarily has anything to do with age. I think faith itself is a gift from God.

James Craft · Post by **James Craft** » 05 Apr 2017, 08:03

kandscreeley wrote:
James Craft wrote:
Rattusv wrote:There was a time in my life when I did question God's existence. However, time and time again events in my own life have convinced me God is real and involve in my life.
I think as you get older it gets easier to accept Faith as an explanation for things like God. Sometimes you simply can't know.
I disagree. I don't think it necessarily has anything to do with age. I think faith itself is a gift from God.

Hmm, that's an interesting way of looking at it. I hadn't really thought about that as an idea behind it but it deserves more consideration I would say. Really interesting concept, though a little circular logic unless you have Faith already, lol.

I have Faith in God because God gave me the gift of having Faith in God.

Christina O Phillips · Post by **Christina O Phillips** » 05 Apr 2017, 08:14

Donnavila Marie01 wrote:Do you question the existence of God?
In the book, “Raven’s Peak”, Haatim questioned his faith in God because of the tragedies in his life.

I usually avoid talking about religion, especially with strangers, but I'll respond to this anyway:

Yes, I have questioned the existence of the Christian God, but not because of tragedies in my life. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I questioned my faith in the existence of God because there was a time when I could not tell if I truly believed or if I just simple believed because it was how I was raised (I was raised Catholic). So I went out and learned about other religions and found one that fit me better. I have my own kind of faith in deities, but sometimes am not 100% I believe in the existence of any deity.

kimmyschemy06 · Post by **kimmyschemy06** » 05 Apr 2017, 10:03

There was a time that I did, not because of any tragedy but because it seems like everything I knew about God was written, told or made by men and I couldn't find anything that would prove that God really exists. Then I found God and now I believe in HIM not because of any material proof or evidence but because of how I feel about HIM. I think some people call it faith.

James Craft · Post by **James Craft** » 05 Apr 2017, 11:56

Christina O Phillips wrote:
Donnavila Marie01 wrote:Do you question the existence of God?
In the book, “Raven’s Peak”, Haatim questioned his faith in God because of the tragedies in his life.
I usually avoid talking about religion, especially with strangers, but I'll respond to this anyway:

Yes, I have questioned the existence of the Christian God, but not because of tragedies in my life. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I questioned my faith in the existence of God because there was a time when I could not tell if I truly believed or if I just simple believed because it was how I was raised (I was raised Catholic). So I went out and learned about other religions and found one that fit me better. I have my own kind of faith in deities, but sometimes am not 100% I believe in the existence of any deity.

I had a similar experience myself. Being raised to believe a certain thing leaves off a huge piece of what believe stems from, so sometimes it is worth taking a step back and seeing where it all starts. finding your own belief is always better than having it forced on you.

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 05 Apr 2017, 12:13

kimmyschemy06 wrote:There was a time that I did, not because of any tragedy but because it seems like everything I knew about God was written, told or made by men and I couldn't find anything that would prove that God really exists. Then I found God and now I believe in HIM not because of any material proof or evidence but because of how I feel about HIM. I think some people call it faith.

I call it faith and your story sounds similar to mine. I think sometimes people are turned off by religion because they feel forced into it. Faith isn't something you are born into. It isn't something that you study in a book and learn. Faith is the feelings you have towards a certain belief. It's the emotional attachment you develop. Faith is something every single person have to find on their own. I have faith in God because of my own personal feelings and attachment. I found God all on my own.

Jennifer Allsbrook · Post by **Jennifer Allsbrook** » 05 Apr 2017, 12:48

Donnavila Marie01 wrote:Do you question the existence of God?
In the book, “Raven’s Peak”, Haatim questioned his faith in God because of the tragedies in his life. There was a point in my life when I questioned the existence of God when my father was taken from us.

I think that all individuals that have been raised in a faith may question that faith at some point. Some people don't believe in a "God" per se, but instead believe in a higher power while others are atheistic. Who is correct? Who is to know? I think it is up to each individual to develop their own sense of spirituality.

RosesReviews · Post by **RosesReviews** » 05 Apr 2017, 14:52

No, I never question the existence of God. From childhood we start asking questions, and we continue to ask questions as adults. Asking questions is how we learn, but the problem can be when we stop looking for the answers. If and how we serve God is a choice that we all must make for ourselves. We have free will, but there are always consequences for all our actions throughout life. Faith is more than just blindly believing that God exists. Faith is based on accurate knowledge,moves us to action,and grows through use.

James Craft · Post by **James Craft** » 05 Apr 2017, 14:53

Jennifer Allsbrook wrote:
Donnavila Marie01 wrote:Do you question the existence of God?
In the book, “Raven’s Peak”, Haatim questioned his faith in God because of the tragedies in his life. There was a point in my life when I questioned the existence of God when my father was taken from us.
I think that all individuals that have been raised in a faith may question that faith at some point. Some people don't believe in a "God" per se, but instead believe in a higher power while others are atheistic. Who is correct? Who is to know? I think it is up to each individual to develop their own sense of spirituality.

Well said. I agree completely that people can believe in a higher power without actually ascribing a particular God to it.

Donnavila Marie01 · Post by **Donnavila Marie01** » 05 Apr 2017, 21:39

Tevis Scout wrote: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

Thank you so much for this inspiring reply. I have posted the question n9t really for the prize but I needed a spirit to uplift my weary soul.