Why do you believe in God?

[firedragon]

Everyone is different, as much as their theologies, individually. Some believe because of a rational argument, some because of an emotional appeal, some because of personal experience, etc etc. This thread is to understand why as an individual, not as an institution, indoctrination or standards, although all of them would have influenced the individual, would believe in God.

As an individual, why do you believe in God?

 

[King Phenomenon]

Everyone is different, as much as their theologies, individually. Some believe because of a rational argument, some because of an emotional appeal, some because of personal experience, etc etc. This thread is to understand why as an individual, not as an institution, indoctrination or standards, although all of them would have influenced the individual, would believe in God.

As an individual, why do you believe in God?

My God is infinite space.
Nuff said?

 

[an anarchist]

As an individual, why do you believe in God?

Because of the personal relationship I feel with Him. He has been there for me when there was no other. He has always taken care of me and been extremely merciful.

 

[firedragon]

My God is infinite space.
Nuff said?

If you have some time, pls give a small synopsis of why you believe in this God concept and why you believe it exists.

 

[The Hammer]

Do Gods, count?

I believe in Them because I know how to experience Them, and have experienced Them.

 

[firedragon]

Do Gods, count?

I believe in Them because I know how to experience Them, and have experienced Them.

You have now intrigued me.

What do you mean "you know how to experience them"? How do you do that?

 

[King Phenomenon]

If you have some time, pls give a small synopsis of why you believe in this God concept and why you believe it exists.

Because it’s mind blowing and finite space makes no sense.

 

[RestlessSoul]

When I needed Him, He was there.

 

[The Hammer]

You have now intrigued me.

What do you mean "you know how to experience them"? How do you do that?

By calling upon them and waiting, in silence.

 

[The Hammer]

Because it’s mind blowing and finite space makes no sense.

Is the Universe finite or infinite? An interview with Joseph Silk.

We don't actually know if the universe is infinite or not. Jury is still out.

 

[IndigoChild5559]

Everyone is different, as much as their theologies, individually. Some believe because of a rational argument, some because of an emotional appeal, some because of personal experience, etc etc. This thread is to understand why as an individual, not as an institution, indoctrination or standards, although all of them would have influenced the individual, would believe in God.

As an individual, why do you believe in God?

I don't believe in God due to reasoning or science -- God can be neither proven nor disproven. But in such cases where science and reason cannot provide an answer, I feel it is appropriate to see what INTUITION has to say.

Now, I'm not putting intuition on a pedestal -- it can be wrong. But the evolution of intuition has increased the ability of our species to survive. It is a healthy and useful thing.

I intuit a Divine. I intuit it as united rather than fractured. And I intuit that this God, to whom I ascribe the title of Creator, cares about how we treat one another.

That's basically my core faith in a nutshell. But from there to the ethical monotheism of Judaism it is a few easy steps.

 

[mangalavara]

As an individual, why do you believe in God?

I believe in God because I need someone, an infinite person, who can give me everlasting satisfaction beginning in this life.

 

[firedragon]

By calling upon them and waiting, in silence.

Im sorry. See, though I have been here for so long, I still dont look at peoples profiles. Only now I saw that you have listed yourself as pagan and druid. I think I understand what you say now.

I have a lot of questions but I wonder if this is the thread for all of that.

 

[firedragon]

I believe in God because I need someone, an infinite person, who can give me everlasting satisfaction beginning in this life.

Are you saying you believe in God because of your personal need?

Do you understand my question?

 

[firedragon]

Because it’s mind blowing and finite space makes no sense.

Well, I agree that there are so many things that are mind-blowing. Finite space? But how do you know its God?

 

[mangalavara]

Are you saying you believe in God because of your personal need?

Do you understand my question?

Yes, I believe because of a personal need.

 

[firedragon]

When I needed Him, He was there.

How was he there? How do you know its GOd?

 

[firedragon]

Yes, I believe because of a personal need.

Okay mangalavara. Thanks for that.

BTW, mangalavara means a time to celebrate. Sometimes even marriage. Is that your avatars meaning?

 

[firedragon]

I don't believe in God due to reasoning or science -- God can be neither proven nor disproven. But in such cases where science and reason cannot provide an answer, I feel it is appropriate to see what INTUITION has to say.

Now, I'm not putting intuition on a pedestal -- it can be wrong. But the evolution of intuition has increased the ability of our species to survive. It is a healthy and useful thing.

I intuit a Divine. I intuit it as united rather than fractured. And I intuit that this God, to whom I ascribe the title of Creator, cares about how we treat one another.

That's basically my core faith in a nutshell. But from there to the ethical monotheism of Judaism it is a few easy steps.

I really appreciate that post IndigoChild. Thank you so much. Its very interesting really.

 

[mangalavara]

BTW, mangalavara means a time to celebrate. Sometimes even marriage. Is that your avatars meaning?

As I look at my avatar, I can see why you might have that impression. What I currently have as an avatar is just part of a larger picture, namely, one of monkeys and bears gathered to build the bridge for Rāma.