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Surprised?This whole thread is circular !
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'mud
Asked question and and provided answers
Do you KNOW God does Not exist?
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- Yes, I know He does not exist
- No, I do not know He does not exist
- No, I believe He exists
- No, I believe He does not exist
- Yes. I know He does exist
Peace be on all.
Considering explanation # 32,
It seems, in above options, there is no option for a person who is 100% sure that God DOES exist.
My position: I personally humbly understand, know and believe with 100 % surety and certainty that God DOES exist.
Then which of following answers will be applicable to the OP-question [i.e. Do you KNOW God does Not exist?] [suggestion will be appreciated]
No, I believe He exists.
Yes, I know He does exist.
I would like to see 6 th option as:
"On the contrary, what I know with surety is that God does exist."
My position: I personally humbly understand, know and believe with 100 % surety and certainty that God DOES exist.
and there are two levels of ignorance.
They, who are not informed are ignorant.
They, who choose to ignore, are profoundly ignorant.
From the words of Men in Black:
J: Have you forgotten? There's an alien battle cruiser--
K: There's always an alien battle cruiser or a Korilian death ray...or an intergalactic plague about to wipe out life on this planet.
The only way people get on with their happy lives... is they do, not, know about it!
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Maybe some of us survive by being ignorant. Who knows?
When I see you staring dumbfounded in disbelief at Ragnarok, I'll say hello.I love Star trek...and other science fiction.
often the parallels are 'pointed'.
But I will not be allowed to plead ignorance as I stand before God and heaven.
I know better.
You mean men in black? (Love star trek)I love Star trek...and other science fiction.
often the parallels are 'pointed'.
But I will not be allowed to plead ignorance as I stand before God and heaven.
I know better.
Some claims lead to expected observations, though.But you don't seem to understand that claims cannot always be proven. Technically, they are beliefs/knowledge, though.
You mean men in black? (Love star trek)
"Maybe some" of "us (I included) survive by ignorance." We cant claim to know everything and, we have to be comfortable that we will be ignorant to some things beyond our ability to learn.
What would do if you knew everything? (Think of Bruce Almighty now). Do you feel its in your best interest to know it all?
I feel comfortable not knowing and not needing evidence for God's existence. Im ignorant to evidence that others claim proves otherwise. Its a waste of my time, actually. Thats how ignorance of wanting to know everything is not detrimital to my survival; my time is short, I dont want to waste it.
Everyone is different. Thats why I said some and "who knows?" We dont.
Well, according to "them" He does. Thread to that? What do you mean?and some do say the Almighty knows all.
Shall we do a thread o that?
You failed to address my question. God has control over everything, so why would God want people to fail to "gel". I, of course, know why they wouldn't gel. My question is why would God want this to happen.The events you go through cause you to be unique.
Your linear existence ensures it.
Of course, walking among angels will be a high standard.
and finding that high standard among people with little or no spiritual intent....
Many will fail.
Few find the way.
That is not true. The mere fact that there is a lack of evidence for something does not negate the assumption. You are "assuming" that "because there is no evidence to the contrary" that God is merely a concept. That is clearly an assumption. That being said, anyone claiming that God is more than a concept is making the opposite assumption, as evidence for this view is lacking as well.There is no evidence he is outside a concept. That's makes it not an assumption.
Where are you getting the notion that to be a "god" one must be worshiped?How is it circular?
All I'm saying is that the term "god" is defined not only in terms of physical (and metaphysical/supernatural?) attributes, but also in terms of the relationship between the "god" and humanity. If there's no relationship, it's not a god.
Consider the term "king", which works in a similar way: if a person doesn't rule over anyone, he's not a king regardless of how "regal" he is. In a similar way, an entity/thing/whatever that is not worshipped is not a god.
I am only curious of how many people on RF state that they 100% KNOW God does not exist.
Partly from usage I've observed, partly from normal definitions... for instance:Where are you getting the notion that to be a "god" one must be worshiped?
God | Definition of god by Merriam-Webster1 capitalized :the supreme or ultimate reality: as
a :the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe
b Christian Science :the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit :infinite Mind
2:a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically ne controlling a particular aspect or part of reality