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Atheism: why do people don't believe in God?
My question to all atheists is that, why don't they believe in God? Can't they see His signs and can everything that happens on Earth happen by chance? If I don't believe in Allah, Jesus, Buddha or any other God, how can I live? I'll have no direction or paths.
Ok. I agree. There are somethings that we don't know about God, i.e. where did he came from but I believe there is a difference between the knowledge he possesses and we possess. If we'll get all that knowledge, what will be the difference between Him and us? There are numerous points where his knowledge is way better than ours.
If I don't believe in any God, then (I suppose) we are saying that everything that happens, happens by chance. What will be the purpose of living then? Other than living for the betterment of the people, is there any other reason for living? We already live in such chaotic conditions, so isn't it better to die in this case?
Now, I am not trying to hurt anyone's feelings (and if I have done that, I apologize from the depths of my heart) nor am I saying that atheists should die or have no reasons to live but I still find it difficult to NOT believe in God. Thank you.
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Obey No1kinobe 50+
Some believe in a god that created the universe, billions of galaxies with billions of stars, just for the trial run life of one species on one pale blue planet, before an eternal afterlife, and this god is particularly interested in our sexual habits and what we eat.
Don Wesley 50+
Abrahamic Religion worshipers declare their belief in God; each one declares.
In a court of law, a sworn declaration is a fact; that makes for a lot of evidence.
I am more content in the majority of those who see the truth, than those who can't.
That is about 5 billion out of 7. No contest. No need to raise hands to count.
I still can sit to find a solution to solve the worlds problems, with those who choose theirs is the best view.
You accept that my view is the best; but not for you, and that is OK.
Don
Linda Taylor 50+
Obey No1kinobe 50+
Truth however is not based on a majority vote, rather by evidence and reason.
If a majority think the earth was made in 6 days, or that the sun is a lump of coal floating around the eartth, that does not make them correct in their assumptions.
You also ignore that religious believers have conflicting beliefs. Which indicates most must be wrong, possibly all. Religious beliefs are obviously not reliable when it comes to specifics.
Don Wesley 50+
I am very pleased to say I do not ignore you, nor do I ignore any other human being.
I look to find those who suffer, that I may deliver kindness to smother cruelty.
Most of your conclusions, I must ignore, because I find they hurt. But God, is with me and I fear no-one; His Power to protect is awesome. He is called by many names in many religions, but He is the One God.
Hopefully Your words may help others overcome suffering; if that is so, you have created value and that is good. Every little bit helps.
Goodbye Obey
Don Wesley
Adriaan Braam 20+
--"You also ignore that religious believers have conflicting beliefs. Which indicates most must be wrong, possibly all. Religious beliefs are obviously not reliable when it comes to specifics"--
There seems to be great difficulty in seeing and accepting the differences between the material/scientific world and the spiritual/religious world.
When an accident happens each witness has a different perspective, but the accident still happened.
Unless we have a watch or set a timer, the length of thirty minutes is different for most people in even a large group.
Science can detect, measure and proof. In the spirit that is impossible.
So with science you can talk about "specifics" and "conflicting beliefs" and thus possible friction. In a good spiritual environment there are no specifics and conflicts because good characters are based and constructed by mutual love.
I want very much to emphasize that this only happens in a good environment! This also applies to marriage, parents and kids plus also humans and God.
It is also that we are not here for this world. Our reason for being here has nothing to do with this world. This is only the seedbed of the next. Realizing that could make it much less hard for someone who lived this life without money or without legs or both. As people have found out.
Obey No1kinobe 50+
Most of my comments above are about the claims that gods exist.
If you want to talk about reducing suffering, improving the human condition, that is another discussion.
I would suggest that we can improve the human condition without religious dogma. In fact some religious dogma holds back the ethical and social development of humans.
Don Wesley 50+
I believe and you don't. The rest is commentary.
We both know this from meeting many times before.
Peace and all the best to you and until soon .
Don Wesley [From The Silent Generation - the 30's]