Believing in God seems comforting.

I'm an athiest but I'm in a Catholic school for over 7 years and sometimes I thought of God, it somehow seem comforting to me, don't know why. When I imagine God exists, it always make me happy knowing my world is in control. So confused whether believe in it or not, since I already had a great understanding of evolution and knowing God does not exists. Any advice OT? I know where this is going.

just live and if it comforting believing in God for you then do it

God is just a name for the reasons why things happen. You can say physics and stuff is why things happen or use the name god and simplify it that way.

congratz,you've found what god originates from.

I'm an athiest but I'm in a Catholic school for over 7 years and sometimes I thought of God, it somehow seem comforting to me, don't know why. When I imagine God exists, it always make me happy knowing my world is in control. So confused whether believe in it or not, since I already had a great understanding of evolution and knowing God does not exists. Any advice OT? I know where this is going.

stevoqwerty

if it really is comforting to you than believe in God?

Yes, we get it, you want to believe in God, but you're a genius so you don't.

I think believing in a haven is comforting to me. I just hate religious ppl always overpowering common sense and being righteous. DudeNtheRoom

Yes, we get it, you want to believe in God, but you're a genius so you don't.

UT_Wrestler

Believe in your very own god, the best kind you can imagine. I do it and its pretty sweet.

congratz,you've found what god originates from.

VaguelyTagged

Evolution doesn't disprove the existance of God. It might contradict some of the claims in religious texts, if you read them literally rather than as fable, but it doesn't disprove God. Nothing can. Neither can the existance of God be proven. So believe in God if it floats your boat. If not, then don't worry about it.

Belief that there is a good God who guides the creation in such a way that all things, whether good or bad, will eventually work together for good is indeed a comfort. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28 ).

However, if one believes in God then much more comes than simple comfort. If one believes that the God of Scripture is indeed true then our lives should be radically different. There comes a conviction for those who do not know God, a conviction of sin, a realization that earthy possessions are insignificant to the eternal things of God, a need and call to love others, etc. etc.

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congratz,you've found what god originates from.

alexside1

I'm an athiest but I'm in a Catholic school for over 7 years and sometimes I thought of God, it somehow seem comforting to me, don't know why. When I imagine God exists, it always make me happy knowing my world is in control. So confused whether believe in it or not, since I already had a great understanding of evolution and knowing God does not exists. Any advice OT? I know where this is going.

stevoqwerty

Actually, I believe in God because I found the arguments for the existence of God convincing.

Particularly arguments from philosophers such as , Aristotle, Plotinus, Anselm, Aquinas, Augustine, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, Locke, Hume, Godel, Plato, andPlatinga.

So confused whether believe in it or not, since I already had a great understanding of evolution and knowing God does not exists. stevoqwerty

Are the two mutually exclusive? You could ask yourself "Who created Evolution?"

It is, but sadly I've opened my eyes.

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congratz,you've found what god originates from.

CongressManStan

Yes, we get it, you want to believe in God, but you're a genius so you don't.

UT_Wrestler

Dude why are you always so hostile towards atheists? I see you post something like this in a lot of different topics, even when the TC isn't being argumentative. :?

Yes, we get it, you want to believe in God, but you're a genius so you don't.

UT_Wrestler

Actually, I believe in God because I found the arguments for the existence of God convincing.

Particularly arguments from philosophers such as , Aristotle, Plotinus, Anselm, Aquinas, Augustine, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, Locke, Hume, Godel, Plato, andPlatinga.

magiciandude

Well - people believe in God for many different reasons. I believe due to the many experiences I have had in my life. I also believe with all my heart that God does exist. The more I study (not only the scriptures, but many different things), the more I believe in God and Jesus Christ. My mind has become much more open ever since I decided to get baptized.

I'm sure there are people out there who believe because of the comfort and, I admit, there were times I have been comforted. My parents have also comforted me at times when I was growing up and I became sick. Comfort can come from a variety of sources.

God = life after death

No God = rotting in the ground

Even though the latter is more probable, of course the idea of never really losing the person you are is very comforting, if a bit naive.

I dont see how the idea of a god is truly comforting. to me, it would be quite disconcerting if a divine being existed, considering he/she has done nothing to prevent the massive human suffering over the past few millennium. This is certainly not a loving creator and certainly not one I would trust.

Become a pantheist.

[QUOTE="DudeNtheRoom"]I think believing in a haven is comforting to me. I just hate religious ppl always overpowering common sense and being righteous. UT_Wrestler

I don't really believe in God either, but I sort of view humanity as god, sort of lol, and for the most part its extremely comforting because 95% of my interactions with people are good, comforting, and reassuring. That is enough for me.

Believe in what you want for whatever reason that may be.

I was 5 years in a catholic schools run by nuns and I admit I hated it. Everything they said was contradicted by their actions. Making me revere someone, kneel to a statue or image, say to him that my life was in his hands... Those were some of many reasons I stopped believing and became atheist. Miroku32

Ironically, even though my school is Catholic, 95% of the teachers and students don't give a damn about it.

Many people think that religion is just a form of "comfort." Just so people know that after they die they aren't dead. It seems silly that this is their reason for being atheist and what not, if it comforts you and if there is a chance that there is life after death, why not give it a chance and try to believe. Because if there really is another life don't you want to be a part of it? I still don't know what I believe, but i'm as optimistic as I can be when it comes to religion and i'd sure like to live on after I die.

Actually, this creates more problems rather than solutions:

1. Which interpertation of god is correct?
2. Which religion is correct?

Many people think that religion is just a form of "comfort." Just so people know that after they die they aren't dead. It seems silly that this is their reason for being atheist and what not, if it comforts you and if there is a chance that there is life after death, why not give it a chance and try to believe. Because if there really is another life don't you want to be a part of it? I still don't know what I believe, but i'm as optimistic as I can be when it comes to religion and i'd sure like to live on after I die.

pantyraid2113

Because if there is a divine being, I doubt he'd appreciate being used as a "backup plan".

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Many people think that religion is just a form of "comfort." Just so people know that after they die they aren't dead. It seems silly that this is their reason for being atheist and what not, if it comforts you and if there is a chance that there is life after death, why not give it a chance and try to believe. Because if there really is another life don't you want to be a part of it? I still don't know what I believe, but i'm as optimistic as I can be when it comes to religion and i'd sure like to live on after I die.

Johnny_Rock

Because if there is a divine being, I doubt he'd appreciate being used as a "backup plan".

I wasn't saying as a "backup plan" but give it a chance. And if you're mind is changed then follow it full on but if not, go back to your beliefs.

if god makes life better for you then try to have a relationship with god. Does not mean you have to become a priest . But try to find him in some maner .

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congratz,you've found what god originates from.

CongressManStan