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I have always been confused about religion. I don't know if I believe in God or not. I am a person of reason and hard facts. To me, if I can see it, hear it, or touch it it's real. To me, it just seems like facts against God are more logical than facts for God. I want to believe in God, but there are so many questions unanswered. Can anyone give me an logical argument that can semi-prove God's existence?
Seriously, why does science seek to reduce man to chemical processes?
Because science doesn't think man is the most spectacular thing in the universe. Sure, we're pretty cool, but there are a lot of "pretty cool" things out there. That, and science shows emotions and feelings and people are made up of chemical processes and electrical pulses. I don't get why "intelligent design" seeks to make humans out to be so fantastic. I don't see what is so "intelligent" about our design; we get old, our organs fail, we have birth defects, personality disorders, etc. And the earth? How much of our earth is covered by water we can't drink? Seems to me an "intelligent" creator would have made water a more abundant resource, or made us able to consume fresh and salt water. And what about the creation of Irukandji jellyfish? The thing is 2.5cm in diameter and can kill you. What's "intelligent" about that? But whatever. I think we're getting off topic.
firmbeliever agrees: Agree to disagree,each individual organism has its function in nature even if we are not aware of it!
Thanks for the greenie, firm. My point is that many people who tout the "intelligent design" theory will go on and on about how there is perfection in things, when it simply isn't so. And when you point to something that doesn't make sense for the "intelligence" of its design, you get a response like, "Well, god wanted it that way, so he designed it that way" It's never a question of WHY does this thing function as it does, or what purpose does it serve, or what in evolution caused it to be this way - it's always "god did it". Sorry, not god, the "intelligent designer". I still say there's nothing intelligent about human bodies failing at early ages and most of the earth's surface being covered with a substance we can't consume.
Thanks for the greenie, firm. My point is that many people who tout the "intelligent design" theory will go on and on about how there is perfection in things, when it simply isn't so. And when you point to something that doesn't make sense for the "intelligence" of its design, you get a response like, "Well, god wanted it that way, so he designed it that way" It's never a question of WHY does this thing function as it does, or what purpose does it serve, or what in evolution caused it to be this way - it's always "god did it". Sorry, not god, the "intelligent designer". I still say there's nothing intelligent about human bodies failing at early ages and most of the earth's surface being covered with a substance we can't consume.
Damn! Off topic again! My fault, sorry....
Glad you liked the greenie.
I know its off topic, but we are trying to show Worth that there exists a Creator of all that exists on this universe.
When you really look closely at the creations of the Creator,
The earth(soil) was formed in many years by layers of different substances-some of these substances are coal,diamonds,other carbon products,oil,etc.Who uses all these substances?
Each organism in the sea,are food for each other,cleaners of coral,helps in the growth of certain organisms,even after death the bones of these organisms disintergrate into something that either changes into some product useful for the humans.
Even the tiny organisms that live on our skin and stomachs they too have their function of cleaning up or breaking down etc
Do you see Intelligent design now?
Humans as I believe are sent to earth by the Creator and that everything that naturally on this earth when used well are for the benefit of humans.
I could quote some verses from the Quran in regard to this topic but then we are not discussing Islam here....
Glad you liked the greenie.
I know its off topic, but we are trying to show Worth that there exists a Creator of all that exists on this universe.
When you really look closely at the creations of the Creator,
The earth(soil) was formed in many years by layers of different substances-some of these substances are coal,diamonds,other carbon products,oil,etc.Who uses all these substances?
Each organism in the sea,are food for each other,cleaners of coral,helps in the growth of certain organisms,even after death the bones of these organisms disintergrate into something that either changes into some product useful for the humans.
Even the tiny organisms that live on our skin and stomachs they too have their function of cleaning up or breaking down etc
Do you see Intelligent design now?
Humans as I believe are sent to earth by the Creator and that everything that naturally on this earth when used well are for the benefit of humans.
I could quote some verses from the Quran in regard to this topic but then we are not discussing Islam here....
I'm not saying I don't see how tiny particles relate to bigger particles to make a functioning being or to serve a purpose. I'm just saying I don't think a magic man in the sky put it all here. As I said, many ID theorists argue that there is "perfection" in the design of things, and there's not. There's no such thing as "perfect". And if everything used properly is designed to serve humans, it stands to reason humans should be perfect (if not in behavior at least in design) and we aren't. That's why (well one reason why) for me intelligent design doesn't add up. There are too many faults in the "design" of things that make no sense as to why an "intelligent" being put them there. And again, that goes back to "the designer did it because the designer knows what he's doing" and I don'y buy that line of thinking.
.............. That's why (well one reason why) for me intelligent design doesn't add up. There are too many faults in the "design" of things that make no sense as to why an "intelligent" being put them there. And again.............
As for me I believe that Humans are here for a short time and the Creator is not human nor like any of his created beings.
All things on this earth are for humans(to use,to study and to ponder about) and no, I do not believe humans are perfect,far from it, thats why He (the Creator ) is Most Merciful when it comes to those who asks for forgiveness.
I believe in the Almighty,but I also read,learn and believe in science.As I keep saying believing in one does not mean the other has to be thrown away.
God exists and He cannot be weighed or measured in any scientific measurement,He cannot be cut into pieces and looked into under a microscope,He cannot be put into a petri dish and stored in a freezer or have chemicals added to see any changes.
BUT the things that exist in the earth and sometimes beyond can be scientifically studied, which I believe will ultimately lead to the existence of a Creator.
This is just me,my belief and my faith speaking, which may not be what others see or believe.
You guys talking about intelligent design vs>. God made me think of something. If God created us, why aren't we perfect like him? Some might argue it was Adam and Eve's fault for going to the tree, but if that was so, why couldn't God stop them?
As I keep saying believing in one does not mean the other has to be thrown away.
I agree with you here. There are plenty of religious people who embrace science. I think it's a shame when people reject science because it isn't in the bible.
You guys talking about intelligent design vs>. God made me think of something. If God created us, why aren't we perfect like him? Some might argue it was Adam and Eve's fault for going to the tree, but if that was so, why couldn't God stop them?
We are not God or Gods we are just God's (creation).
I do not believe we are sons/children of God either.
It is a weakness in all humans to listen to evil whispers of Satan and thats what happened to Adam and Eve,but the Almighty forgave them when they repented, but were sent to earth as a test to see which of the humans will look,learn and obey the message of the Creator and be thankful.
I have always been confused about religion. I don't know if I believe in God or not. I am a person of reason and hard facts. To me, if I can see it, hear it, or touch it it's real. To me, it just seems like facts against God are more logical than facts for God. I want to believe in God, but there are so many questions unanswered. Can anyone give me an logical argument that can semi-prove God's existence?
Lets leave religion out of the question first.
Just the fact that you question the existence of God is a positive step.
That is the first step.
From your other posts, I assume you believe in a life after death, judgement resulting in Heaven or Hell. Other good questions.
I suggest resding the Gospel of John, chapters 3 and 4 especially. Ask questions, that's good.
It takes faith, belief.
It does not take any faith or belief if you can prove 2+2 = 4
I have a graduate biology degree, to me science points to a Creator.
Even the founders of DNA, Watson and Crick, avowed atheist, cannot explain the origin of DNA and the origins of genetic material.
Darwin theorized evolution in an era when microscopes could not identify internal cell structures, so to me, his theory may explain body modifications such as a bird's beak , but it cannot fully prove the origin of life from non-life. No one can.
One can argue it takes more faith to believe in evolution, than in a Creator.
The way I see it, it looks like science contradicts religion.
I know I am jumping in a little late so please excuse me if I repeat something here.
I want to put in a quote from Ken Ham who explains this much more eloquently than I can.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Ham
Creationists and evolutionists, Christians and non-Christians all have the same evidence—the same facts. Think about it: we all have the same earth, the same fossil layers, the same animals and plants, the same stars—the facts are all the same.
The difference is in the way we all interpret the facts. And why do we interpret facts differently? Because we start with different presuppositions. These are things that are assumed to be true, without being able to prove them. These then become the basis for other conclusions. All reasoning is based on presuppositions (also called axioms). This becomes especially relevant when dealing with past events.
So, I don't think that science contradicts religion, but I think that all of us have a different interpretation behind which they stand for various reasons.
Let me put it to you is this way...
Let's say that Jesus is just a big hoax...
You choose to follow him and the teachings of the bible. In doing so you may become a better person, or feel more spiritually complete, and have peace in your heart.
You will still die some day but you will have experienced these great things and you may possibly have lived a much better life as a result. No heaven, no hell, no big deal.
You choose not to follow him and the teachings of the bible. You continue to have a desire to believe that is never fulfilled and you grow old with an emptiness in your heart.
You die. no heaven, no hell, no big deal.
Let's say that Jesus is real and the teachings are true.
You choose to follow Him and the teachings of the bible. In doing so you become a better person, feel more spiritually complete, and have peace in your heart.
You will still die some day and spend eternity with Him in heaven.
You choose not to follow Him and the teachings of the bible. You continue to have a desire to believe that is never fulfilled and you grow old with an emptiness in your heart.
You die and spend eternity in hell.
So really, if following Jesus completes you spiritually and you become a better person for it and you feel joy in your heart...
What do you have to lose by following Him?
What do you have to lose by not following Him?
Personally, following Christ has made me so much more of a person than I could have become on my own. Not following Him is a risk that I am not willing to make.
I hope you find in your heart that which you seek.
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