Do you believe in God?

[Erebus]

I don't believe in God.

God with a capital G in my view denotes one of two things. The first is the omnipotent, omniscient creator of the universe. I don't believe in that God simply because I've not encountered anything I would deem sufficient to make me believe.

The second interpretation is something more pantheistic. While my views on deities have a lot in common with pantheism, I don't deify the universe in its totality. As such, I can't claim to believe in God in that sense either (though the issue of belief is less relevant when you're dealing with this interpretation).

God also implies a monotheistic perspective to me. God is the deity, not one of many. I'm a polytheist which makes me feel that believing in God would be somewhat contradictory for me.

I will note though that I have far fewer issues with viewing Yahweh (who is often the deity people have in mind when they talk about God) as a deity of light, the sky and judgement. That perspective doesn't necessarily sit well with the vast majority of Yahweh's worshippers however.

 

[SalixIncendium]

But logically speaking, people do not determine what reality is. Reality is what it is.

So, in reality, God either exists or God does not exist, and what we believe about God has no bearing on reality.

And this is true in your reality.

 

[MNoBody]

But logically speaking, people do not determine what reality is. Reality is what it is.

So, in reality, God either exists or God does not exist, and what we believe about God has no bearing on reality.

except upon the one engaging in such a reality, it will have a bearing on that one to start and then on every one that ones life touched, ripple effect wise....it is such a marvelous construction...this causality/reality

 

[syo]

Do you believe? Or is there a God?

Yes. Yes.
I think the questions are too general.

 

[Trailblazer]

And this is true in your reality.

Logically speaking, what are the other possibilities other than the two below?

- God exists
- God does not exist

 

[Trailblazer]

except upon the one engaging in such a reality, it will have a bearing on that one to start and then on every one that ones life touched, ripple effect wise....it is such a marvelous construction...this causality/reality

True, what we believe affects our reality and the reality of others, but our belief does not determine whether God exists or not.

God either exists or not.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

I was just wondering if there is a God. Do you believe? Or is there a God?

Not in a literal sense.
But I'm fine if others do.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Logically speaking, what are the other possibilities other than the two below?

- God exists
- God does not exist

What other possibilities were you hoping for?

 

[oldbadger]

I was just wondering if there is a God. Do you believe? Or is there a God?

Yep.
Everything and force and all else, all together............ but not aware of you and me........ too massive by far....

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

I believe in the Trimurti as well as other Hindu gods.

 

[Trailblazer]

What other possibilities were you hoping for?

I am not hoping for any other possibilities because I do not think there are any.

I just wanted to know what YOU think the other possibilities are.

 

[MNoBody]

True, what we believe affects our reality and the reality of others, but our belief does not determine whether God exists or not.

God either exists or not.

oh I wasn't going to debate that with you. I am 6typing impaired LOL....big fingers...so I don't type the same as I speak, would be handier than pecking these messages out in short-speak

 

[Trailblazer]

oh I wasn't going to debate that with you.

And I was not looking to debate anything.

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

I was just wondering if there is a God. Do you believe? Or is there a God?

No. And no.

 

[Cooky]

No. And no.

What if I could convince you that there is in fact a God... Would you then... Believe..?

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

What if I could convince you that there is in fact a God... Would you then... Believe..?

You are very welcome to try. And I promise, I will carefully look at what you present in trying to convince me.

 

[Trailblazer]

What if I could convince you that there is in fact a God...

Please do, if you think you can.

 

[Gargovic Malkav]

In a nutshell: I believe in existence but don't believe I have full control or knowledge of it. This proves to me that there is something beyond me. This I call God.

 

[ChristineM]

And you will never see God, because He never shows up in person, since God is not a person.

God is Spirit, and we cannot see Spirit.

I am sure you have this on the highest authority.

 

[Trailblazer]

I am sure you have this on the highest authority.

The highest authority that is available, Messengers of God.