Do you question the existence of God?

Katherine Smith · Post by **Katherine Smith** » 09 Apr 2017, 12:28

I question the existence of God, but I am not inherently religious so I don't spend my days contemplating God. I agree with the idea that we should not just accept things that are true because someone says it is especially in regards to religion. As humans, we are designed to question our world and through that questioning we make it better (most times).

rssllue · Post by **rssllue** » 09 Apr 2017, 17:19

James Craft wrote:Some great and interesting discussions going on here! Really fascinating stuff to see what people believe!

This is indeed a greatly interesting discussion that hopefully is opening hearts and minds to God's presence.

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 09 Apr 2017, 17:56

It's the power of books ?.

A really good book will open your mind and have you thinking about things that before, you would have never cared about. It's amazing that Raven's Peak has created so much dialogue between its readers.

bemisrevs · Post by **bemisrevs** » 10 Apr 2017, 07:46

I do believe that not only are we as humans meant to question the existence of God but that until we are tested, we don't actually know what we believe. I started to seriously question God's existence when I lost a close friend seven years ago. I have been journeying back to belief since that time. For myself, it has been a slow process.

Acwoolet · Post by **Acwoolet** » 10 Apr 2017, 15:46

I don't question His existence, however there have been many times that I have questioned His plan for my life. It's always made me stronger and brought me closer to Him. I think ever is different and may have to question it though.

dhomespot · Post by **dhomespot** » 10 Apr 2017, 16:57

I have never doubted that their was a God. What gets me is how many people believe in God on one hand, but do not believe in the Devil. I believe in both, and a lot of things that fall in between the two.

Jaime Lync · Post by **Jaime Lync** » 10 Apr 2017, 22:10

I can't say I've ever questioned the existence of God but there were times when I lived without paying any mind to his existence. Then there were times when I was very petty and thought that he must be cruel because of hard times in life.

I believe that we shouldn't blindly accept God and I believe he doesn't expect us to either. He has given us eyes to see and ears to hear in a spiritual sense. So when the bible says we walk not be sight but by faith I think that it means we are not blind - we see with spiritual eyes. I have tasted and seen of God's goodness, felt his presence. So even if I don't understand harsh times I trust him in Jesus name.
Was not my intention to be all preachy here. Just my way of sharing.

James Craft · Post by **James Craft** » 11 Apr 2017, 07:17

Jaime Lync wrote:I can't say I've ever questioned the existence of God but there were times when I lived without paying any mind to his existence. Then there were times when I was very petty and thought that he must be cruel because of hard times in life.

I believe that we shouldn't blindly accept God and I believe he doesn't expect us to either. He has given us eyes to see and ears to hear in a spiritual sense. So when the bible says we walk not be sight but by faith I think that it means we are not blind - we see with spiritual eyes. I have tasted and seen of God's goodness, felt his presence. So even if I don't understand harsh times I trust him in Jesus name.
Was not my intention to be all preachy here. Just my way of sharing.

No problem, thanks for sharing!

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 11 Apr 2017, 08:58

Acwoolet wrote:I don't question His existence, however there have been many times that I have questioned His plan for my life. It's always made me stronger and brought me closer to Him. I think ever is different and may have to question it though.

I personally don't see anything wrong with that. There have been times where I talk to God and ask him what his plan are for me because I lacked understanding over my own future. I have questioned a lot of answers that were revealed to me but I've accepted most. I also believe that just sitting and talking to God will bring you closer to him. Even if all you're doing is asking questions, you're still building a spiritual connection.

Books_are_Life · Post by **Books_are_Life** » 11 Apr 2017, 12:19

Once, when I became wheelchair bound. However once I came to terms with it and reconnected with God never again.

Liezel Miranda · Post by **Liezel Miranda** » 11 Apr 2017, 17:10

When we do mistake in our self we often question the existence of God in our life. But the truth is if without God we are nothing in the world. Just like Arthur also known as the Reverend in "Raven's Peak" its not too late to regret and forgive our self for the misdeed that we have done. Its not too late to follow God and ask forgiveness.

Spirit Wandering · Post by **Spirit Wandering** » 11 Apr 2017, 18:40

Do I question the existence of God as defined in traditional religions? Yes but to each his own
Do I question therefore whether there is a divine force in the Universe? Absolutely not

I believe the Divine force in the Universe is much more complicated than any one of us can know in its entirety. Nonetheless, each of us is a small but entirely essential thread within its tapestry. Our life experiences, however large or small, are required to help complete the totality of experience which defines the Universe itself.

Mollymae · Post by **Mollymae** » 11 Apr 2017, 21:22

Not the existence, but I do question the widely accepted form. The God I believe in is more of an energy than a traditional power. I think we each need to develop a belief system based on what we learn as we experience life.

Guppy · Post by **Guppy** » 12 Apr 2017, 00:21

Absolutely! I am a scientist and that never goes well with religion.

Spirit Wandering · Post by **Spirit Wandering** » 12 Apr 2017, 05:11

Mollymae wrote:Not the existence, but I do question the widely accepted form. The God I believe in is more of an energy than a traditional power. I think we each need to develop a belief system based on what we learn as we experience life.

Well said! Thanks