If there is anywhere in the bible that God, if He deemed it necessary, would have introduced Himself it is Gen 1:1, since the bible does not have any `` about the author``. But what does it say, " In the beginning GOD created the heavens and the earth". He completely ignores the question concerning whether HE exists......... Why?

Another close call was Exodus 3:13,14, where Moses directly asked GOD of His name. GOD'S answer again regarding his person is astonishing: I AM THAT I AM.

Of course God is aware of atheists, because psalm 53: 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. But is He deliberately ignoring them? Prov 26:4.

Before I contribute, why do you choose to believe in the existence of God? What are you convictions?

I have experienced him! I don't know if u will believe that, but I have.

paranorman:
Before I contribute, why do you choose to believe in the existence of God? What are you convictions?

Quick question- You don't believe in God or you don't believe in religion?

No. In an atheists mind God doesn't exist. A lot of times God's existence is based on Faith. So God cannot approach them if they've no faith.

When something happens to a non atheist they feel it's God approaching them becaue they have faith. That's not going to happen with an atheist cause there is no faith.

Before I contribute to this thread, I will like you to answer the following questions:

1. What is your religion?

2. What do your religion said about GOD?

3. Do you believe in Him?


Answer to the above questions will help me to contribute to your question.

Is Santa Claus deliberately eluding those who do not believe in it?

Believers in Santa believe it by faith and know what ever happened to them is the hand work of Santa.

Santa can only reveal itself to those who only believe in it

The argument about whether God exists or not tires me, especially when I have to hear it from a christian ranting about faith and what have you, my personal beliefs ar as follows: I am not sure if there is a God or not, but I am sure of one thing,if there is a God,he most certainly is not the God of d bible or any of the other 3999versions of him... And as for whether God is ignoring the atheist, wwhy don't u look at it this way, the mad man who sees d dustbin as a mansion wonders y other people are ignoring it, and concludes that they are all blind...

I sincerely do not mean to sound abusive and if I do please pardon me. I have personally thought that atheists belong to either one of two categories regarding evidence of God's existence....1. BLIND.. those who do not see evidence, these also do not see evidence of the existence of anything spiritual. 2. FOOL. Those who deny evidence. Because only a fool denies evidence. Again no abuse intended.
The first category should be pitied because their blindness is the very first evidence of spiritual forces. Of course there are witches, it`s not just a coincidence that every dialect worldwide has a name for them. Demons are real,, same the devil. Covens are real, of course they are. They are older than the earth. But Jesus is lord.
The second category should be ignored.

accountable:
I sincerely do not mean to sound abusive and if I do please pardon me. I have personally thought that atheists belong to either one of two categories regarding evidence of God's existence....1. BLIND.. those who do not see evidence, these also do not see evidence of the existence of anything spiritual. 2. FOOL. Those who deny evidence. Because only a fool denies evidence. Again no abuse intended.
The first category should be pitied because their blindness is the very first evidence of spiritual forces. Of course there are witches, it`s not just a coincidence that every dialect worldwide has a name for them. Demons are real,, same the devil. Covens are real, of course they are. They are older than the earth. But Jesus is lord.
The second should be ignored.

Please tell me, have you seen anything supernatural with your own eyes before?, I am not talking about faith, o mean things that defy physics and laws of nature? Please if u have,explain it in clear terms

A. wifi no be juju.
B. men have walked on mars.
C. You understand the world better than all the authors of the Bible put together.


God and his many variants will continue to hide behind man's ignorance.

accountable:
I sincerely do not mean to sound abusive and if I do please pardon me. I have personally thought that atheists belong to either one of two categories regarding evidence of God's existence....1. BLIND.. those who do not see evidence, these also do not see evidence of the existence of anything spiritual. 2. FOOL. Those who deny evidence. Because only a fool denies evidence. Again no abuse intended.
The first category should be pitied because their blindness is the very first evidence of spiritual forces. Of course there are witches, it`s not just a coincidence that every dialect worldwide has a name for them. Demons are real,, same the devil. Covens are real, of course they are. They are older than the earth. But Jesus is lord.
The second should be ignored.

Please give some examples of evidence.

@donnffd
Would u believe if I tell u, how ever sincerely I try? Will u not call it hallucinations?
However there is already a thread on something like that by charlyG1. It's right there on page1.
God doesn't reveal himself to the curious seeker. Jere 29: 13 "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart"
There is no other way to find God but by sincerity and humility. Ignorance of God does not make u in any way less accountable. You need God and u can only find Him when u approach him ON HIS TERMS.

accountable:
@donnffd
Would u believe if I tell u, how ever sincerely I try? Will u not call it hallucinations?
However there is already a thread on something like that by charlyG1. It's right there on page1.
God doesn't reveal himself to the curious seeker. Jere 29: 13 "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart"
There is no other way to find God but by sincerity and humility. Ignorance of God does not make u in any way less accountable. You need God and u can only find Him when u approach him ON HIS TERMS.

Cool but you still haven't answered the question, have u seen and if u have,please explain clearly

donnffd:


Cool but you still haven't answered the question, have u seen and if u have,please explain clearly

..nothing that is bounded by time or space can defy the laws of physics
But how would you explain dreams according to the laws of physics?

BETATRON:
..nothing that is bounded by time or space can defy the laws of physics
But how would you explain dreams according to the laws of physics?

Lol, dreams?... Dogs have dreams, dolphins have dreams,its a product of a working brain...and before you talk about the one time you dreamt about something and it came to pass, think abt the thousands of times u dreamt and woke up and felt it was meaningless...

donnffd:
The argument about whether God exists or not tires me, especially when I have to hear it from a christian ranting about faith and what have you, my personal beliefs ar as follows: I am not sure if there is a God or not, but I am sure of one thing,if there is a God,he most certainly is not the God of d bible or any of the other 3999versions of him... And as for whether God is ignoring the atheist, wwhy don't u look at it this way, the mad man who sees d dustbin as a mansion wonders y other people are ignoring it, and concludes that they are all blind...

He is certainly the God of Islam.am sure you only have knowledge of the xtian god and have generalized it to include other religions.the Islamic account is very much different.

@donnffd
I could share my experiences with u but I'm just a bit careful because of.......Mat 7:6: "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you"
have u visited the thread? What do u think?

donnffd:


Lol, dreams?... Dogs have dreams, dolphins have dreams,its a product of a working brain...and before you talk about the one time you dreamt about something and it came to pass, think abt the thousands of times u dreamt and woke up and felt it was meaningless...

lol did you just say dogs have dreams? Are you by so doing comparing yourself to a dog
The human can fit exactly into a sphere and circle "meaning he is the only creation who possesses spiritual and physical dimensions" it always innate in man to belief in an all-encompasing God just like pride and mundane desires are present in Him
Finally I will like to know your opinion on how we came into existence knowing fully well that consciousness and intelligence cannot be the product of unintelligent and unconsciousness

Leitner:

Quick question- You don't believe in God or you don't believe in religion?

on the contrary, I believe in God.

accountable:
@donnffd
I could share my experiences with u but I'm just a bit careful because of.......Mat 7:6: "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you"
have u visited the thread? What do u think?

Mr man, u are beating around the bush. You were asked to narrate any supernatural experience you've heard, and not quote what is ambiguous.

If you can't give what is holy to dogs, then what is the purpose of repentance?

BETATRON:
lol did you just say dogs have dreams? Are you by so doing comparing yourself to a dog
The human can fit exactly into a sphere and circle "meaning he is the only creation who possesses spiritual and physical dimensions" it always innate in man to belief in an all-encompasing God just like pride and mundane desires are present in Him
Finally I will like to know your opinion on how we came into existence knowing fully well that consciousness and intelligence cannot be the product of unintelligent and unconsciousness

What makes you think you are more special than a Dog?

Tell one thing u do that it can't?

keenn:



What makes you think you are more special than a Dog?

Tell one thing u do that it can't?

amazing question from a human being
Well I take a dog as my pet and it doesn't reciprocate
2-i make art works a dog doesn't
et al
I presume you've been assuming your self as equal to a dog for aeons now

BETATRON:
lol did you just say dogs have dreams? Are you by so doing comparing yourself to a dog
The human can fit exactly into a sphere and circle "meaning he is the only creation who possesses spiritual and physical dimensions" it always innate in man to belief in an all-encompasing God just like pride and mundane desires are present in Him
Finally I will like to know your opinion on how we came into existence knowing fully well that consciousness and intelligence cannot be the product of unintelligent and unconsciousness

I am not comparing myself with anything,I am just telling you reality,if you don't believe me,Google it,there is nothing supernatural abt dreams,its just chemical processes in the brain,I advice you to Google on these things and stop believing fairytale...

As to how we got here, science explains dat perfectly

donnffd:


I am not comparing myself with anything,I am just telling you reality,if you don't believe me,Google it,there is nothing supernatural abt dreams,its just chemical processes in the brain,I advice you to Google on these things and stop believing fairytale...

As to how we got here, science explains dat perfectly

mind telling me what science says?

Waiting for donnffd........

Funny how these theists go to such great lengths to defend the existence of their god and fight his battles. If your god is all he is cracked up to be he surely doesn't need you or anyone else for that matter to stand in his defense. Unless of course your sky daddy is exactly what he is,a figment of the believer's imagination. Then one has to struggle continuously to keep up appearances. Put those who refuse to tow the same path down. Make them feel inferior simply because they choose to ask questions about this so called almighty god that has refused to make himself/herself/itself known to all and put an end to all the doubts and questioning.
I've just about had it up to here with these opinionated god's foot soldiers,minions and their shenanigans trying to foist their medieval beliefs down our throats. I want to speak to the man in charge. If your god does exist go fetch him for me and let's have a proper sit down. And please don't tell me to go seek for him,i haven't got the patience for frivolities. Let me reiterate for emphasis,got get this god from where ever he is hiding and bring him out in the open. I've got a few things i'd like to get off my chest.

cold:
Funny how these theists go to such great lengths to defend the existence of their god and fight his battles. If your god is all he is cracked up to be he surely doesn't need you or anyone else for that matter to stand in his defense. Unless of course your sky daddy is exactly what he is,a figment of the believer's imagination. Then one has to struggle continuously to keep up appearances. Put those who refuse to tow the same path down. Make them feel inferior simply because they choose to ask questions about this so called almighty god that has refused to make himself/herself/itself known to all and put an end to all the doubts and questioning.
I've just about had it up to here with these opinionated god's foot soldiers and minions and their shenanigans trying to foist their medieval beliefs down our throats. I want to speak to the man in charge. If your god does exist go fetch him for me and let's have a proper sit down. And please don't tell me to go seek for him,i haven't got the patience for frivolities. Let me reiterate for emphasis,got get this god from where ever he is hiding and bring him out in the open. I've got a few things i'd like to get off my chest.

funny...God should reveal himself to you just to proof His existence to you...funny enough you avnt seen a lot of thing you agree with..like the the pressure within the human body balancing that outside it postulated by pascal and galileo,you haven't seen that the earth is heliocentric or flat or round,,so why must you see God before you accept His existence??

BETATRON:
funny...God should reveal himself to you just to proof His existence to you...

Is that too much to ask for from an almighty omni..omni god?

BETATRON:
...funny enough you avnt seen a lot of thing you agree with..like the the pressure within the human body balancing that outside it postulated by pascal and galileo,you haven't seen that the earth is heliocentric or flat or round,,so why must you see God before you accept His existence??

...And how are these any proof of your god? Are the hurricanes,tornadoes,tsunamis,cancer,ebola etc proof of your god too?

cold:

Is that too much to ask for from an almighty omni..omni god?




...And how are these any proof of your god? Are the hurricanes,tornadoes,tsunamis,cancer,ebola etc proof of your god too?

ebola and cancer are diseases related to humans and not God inflicted diseases...maybe result of smoking or the result of untidiness
Dat you don't understand the phenomenon behind tsunamies and tornadoes doesn't refute the existence of God..dat you don't understand a few lines in a write up doesn't make the write up invalid and devoid of sense

BETATRON:
ebola and cancer are diseases related to humans and not God inflicted diseases...maybe result of smoking or the result of untidiness
Dat you don't understand the phenomenon behind tsunamies and tornadoes doesn't refute the existence of God..dat you don't understand a few lines in a write up doesn't make the right up invalid and devoid of sense

Yeah..the typical cherrypicking theist. Pick the good stuff and attribute them to your skydaddy. And then try to explain away the evil stuff by injecting some pseudo intelligence into the debate. Reason why i can't keep up with you folks and your desperation to defend your sky fairy. Your god exists? Fine,can you all do us a favour and go fetch him and stop dissipating your energy standing in his defense? Alas that is never going to happen is it? You're going to keep up this rigmarole for as long as it takes..sigh

BETATRON:
mind telling me what science says?

Evolution of course... It is a fact that all life evolved to what it is now, the evidence is very glaring in various fields of study,and please don't wanna argue unnecessary argument,if u dnt understand d concept of evolution,I advice go study it,Google is ur friend...