Neuropteron
Active Member
A recurring theme amongst Atheist and Scientifically minded people is to look or ask for proof for the existence of a creator.
You might have wondered, why do sceptics peruse forums such as this one to inquire of believer for proof of something they don't believe in themselves ?
I would be the last to criticise an inquisitive nature or a generous amount of scepticism towards religiously oriented affirmations. The Bible itself on two occasions warns us to "test the inspired expression" so as to assure ourselves of its validity (Mal 3:10;1 John 4:1).
Could it be that as rational minds they are irritated by the foolishness of organised religion and those that blindly follow their dictates? Perhaps nothing would please them more than to show how gullible believers are.
Keep in mind that even believers recognise and condemn churches hypocritical activities and teachings. Even the Bible judges organised religion as a harlot that will be destroyed (Rev 17).
Perhaps the reason atheist seek to question believer is the lack of foundation thus lack of conviction for their own belief ?
It would not be surprising considering the alternatives.
For example: some scientific theories require even more faith than belief in an almighty creator.
Another hypothesis is that aliens put humans on the earth, but who created the aliens ?
Does 'random chance events' give atheist a firm basis to reject an intelligent creator? Scientific facts like the 'third law of thermodynamics' tells us that this is not even a consideration.
On the other hand we know why believers talk to others, in most cases it's to share their hope with them.
That being said there are those that believe neither in religious dogmas or unproven scientific theories but rather in the pure inspired word of God . They claim to have found the truth and encourage others to investigate the Bible apart from religious interpretations.(2Tim 3)
Most of the above is just my random musing and has no weight even in the microcosm in which we hold our discussions. However the words of Christ has much more relevance. When he addresses those that want proof of God's existence -although the evidence is right in front of them- he said the following:
"A wicked and adulterous generation keeps on seeking a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet,... hypocrites, you know how to examine the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to examine this particular time ?"
Just as in Jesus days, our time has more than enough signs if we look for them in the right place.
You might have wondered, why do sceptics peruse forums such as this one to inquire of believer for proof of something they don't believe in themselves ?
I would be the last to criticise an inquisitive nature or a generous amount of scepticism towards religiously oriented affirmations. The Bible itself on two occasions warns us to "test the inspired expression" so as to assure ourselves of its validity (Mal 3:10;1 John 4:1).
Could it be that as rational minds they are irritated by the foolishness of organised religion and those that blindly follow their dictates? Perhaps nothing would please them more than to show how gullible believers are.
Keep in mind that even believers recognise and condemn churches hypocritical activities and teachings. Even the Bible judges organised religion as a harlot that will be destroyed (Rev 17).
Perhaps the reason atheist seek to question believer is the lack of foundation thus lack of conviction for their own belief ?
It would not be surprising considering the alternatives.
For example: some scientific theories require even more faith than belief in an almighty creator.
Another hypothesis is that aliens put humans on the earth, but who created the aliens ?
Does 'random chance events' give atheist a firm basis to reject an intelligent creator? Scientific facts like the 'third law of thermodynamics' tells us that this is not even a consideration.
On the other hand we know why believers talk to others, in most cases it's to share their hope with them.
That being said there are those that believe neither in religious dogmas or unproven scientific theories but rather in the pure inspired word of God . They claim to have found the truth and encourage others to investigate the Bible apart from religious interpretations.(2Tim 3)
Most of the above is just my random musing and has no weight even in the microcosm in which we hold our discussions. However the words of Christ has much more relevance. When he addresses those that want proof of God's existence -although the evidence is right in front of them- he said the following:
"A wicked and adulterous generation keeps on seeking a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet,... hypocrites, you know how to examine the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to examine this particular time ?"
Just as in Jesus days, our time has more than enough signs if we look for them in the right place.