Does God Really Exist?

[SirJosephPorter]

But, I thought we already had an expert on that. And everything else. :lol:

Indeed you do.

 

[JLM]

Do Spirits exist ... or are they just there if you choose to believe

Beats me - I've never seen a ghost but I sure as hell don't doubt those who have.

 

[SirJosephPorter]

I don't know- maybe having a self confessed heathen might be a conflict of interest. :lol::lol:

And a theologian won't be?

 

[lone wolf]

Indeed you do.

Conceited much?

 

[SirJosephPorter]

Yes! That would be a short answer. For more you can read Perpetuum Mobile: Is there a God? and Perpetuum Mobile: The Big Bang. Otherwise, Spinoza had to say a lot on the same topic but I'm afraid some people misinterpreted his writings.

BTW, you may rest asure, the God is not an old man at the top of the mountain. :smile:

Then is she a gorgeous young blond? At least I hope so.

 

[lone wolf]

Then is she a gorgeous young blond? At least I hope so.

Why? You're an Athiest. She'd be way beyond your league

 

[JLM]

And what makes you think that everybody (or anybody) will accept his pearls of wisdom as the Gospel truth?

Unlike you who seems to have no respect for those who have more knowledge than you, I realize that most people know more than I do about certain things - religion is not a subject that I profess to know much about, so I'm inclined to listen to experts in the field. I think your close mindedness and arrogance is obvious to most people. :smile:

 

[SirJosephPorter]

Unlike you who seems to have no respect for those who have more knowledge than you, I realize that most people know more than I do about certain things - religion is not a subject that I profess to know much about, so I'm inclined to listen to experts in the field.

A theologian starts with the wrong premise, that God exists, and he (the theologian) knows the nature and shape, form of God.

Since I don't believe in God, I wouldn't believe anything a theologian says. And I suspect neither would anybody who disagrees with him.

I think your close mindedness and arrogance is obvious to most people. :smile:

Really. Hardly my problem, is it? But you are right about close mindedness, I have a closed mind when it comes to God. I have decided after careful consideration that God doesn't exist.

I am open to being convinced of existence of God, but I really cannot think of any argument, any proof anyone can put forth that will convince me.

 

[lone wolf]

Who really cares, Porter? Heaven is a place without you ... just as it was meant to be.

 

[AnnaG]

Sir Porker is soo funny sometimes.

Anyway, there's no evidence of gods existence and obviously there's no evidence of non-existence either, so no-one can say conclusively that there are or are not gods.
THAT is the only logical conclusion. And IMO, it does not matter to humans whether there are gods or not because we have no evidence of them. Any guesses as to what gods are like (if there are gods) is moot because we cannot know them and attributing human traits to them is a bit arrogant and ignorant.

 

[petros]

Where did all the old gods go?

 

[petros]

Which wavelength is Yahweh and which frequency does Zeus hold on the dial?

 

[lone wolf]

Where did all the old gods go?

They were givin' it away for free. The Church couldn't have that. Profit from headgame beats hope and comfort any day

 

[AnnaG]

Where did all the old gods go?

Old gods' homes. A few are playing lawnbowling and shuffleboard on cruises.

 

[petros]

Old gods' homes. A few are playing lawnbowling and shuffleboard on cruises.

Homes or "houses" as in "houses of the Zodiac'?

 

[JamesPPB]

Do Spirits exist ... or are they just there if you choose to believe

Exactly! And that is exactly the point I was making about god(s)

 

[AnnaG]

Homes or "houses" as in "houses of the Zodiac'?

I said "homes". Not "houses". Astrology is beyond my comprehension so I don't mention it often.I meant "homes" as in seniors' homes as applied to gods.

 

[AnnaG]

Exactly! And that is exactly the point I was making about god(s)

Yeah but the only places there is evidence for their existences is in books and obviously human imaginations. So, in that sense, they exist for everyone. Tangibly, their existence is anyone's guess.

 

[petros]

I said "homes". Not "houses". Astrology is beyond my comprehension so I don't mention it often.I meant "homes" as in seniors' homes as applied to gods.

Check out John 14:2


In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

 

[SirJosephPorter]

Where did all the old gods go?

They died. When people stop believing in a God, he dies.