Is there a God?

[Albrenia]

So my question is, would you require a complete walk through of what could possibly be a 9 Quadrillion+ Point Plan, or would you be satisfied with the broad strokes?

Broad strokes, even in part. Obviously my mind isn't equipped to know all of the everything, being mortal and all. He would know what my mind can comprehend, however, and what parts I struggle with.

As for the answer being inherently unsatisfying, in that case even the knowledge would bring some comfort, or at least quell my wondering.

[Pilipinas and Malaya]

I thought this horse died a long time ago.

[Tarsonis]

So my question is, would you require a complete walk through of what could possibly be a 9 Quadrillion+ Point Plan, or would you be satisfied with the broad strokes?

Broad strokes, even in part. Obviously my mind isn't equipped to know all of the everything, being mortal and all. He would know what my mind can comprehend, however, and what parts I struggle with.

As for the answer being inherently unsatisfying, in that case even the knowledge would bring some comfort, or at least quell my wondering.

Then do you find religions so unsatisfying, as they all proclaim as they all profess there's a plan, (or at the very least an order to things) revealed by God.

[Albrenia]

Broad strokes, even in part. Obviously my mind isn't equipped to know all of the everything, being mortal and all. He would know what my mind can comprehend, however, and what parts I struggle with.

As for the answer being inherently unsatisfying, in that case even the knowledge would bring some comfort, or at least quell my wondering.

Then do you find religions so unsatisfying, as they all proclaim as they all profess there's a plan, (or at the very least an order to things) revealed by God.

Lack of proof mainly. A proof which would be provided by the mere context of being dead, in spirit form, and before the unmistakeable presence of God.

A person telling me that an omnipotent and all-knowing being of absolute benevolence had a good reason for letting all those kids die in agony isn't terrible convincing. Standing before a God willing to let me in on the reason would be infinitely more convincing.

[The Old Man of the Sea]

Is there an old man hovering on clouds in the sky? Certainly not. Is there an eternal and omniscient force governing this universe? Yes, at least I believe so.

[Tarsonis]

Then do you find religions so unsatisfying, as they all proclaim as they all profess there's a plan, (or at the very least an order to things) revealed by God.

Lack of proof mainly. A proof which would be provided by the mere context of being dead, in spirit form, and before the unmistakeable presence of God.

A person telling me that an omnipotent and all-knowing being of absolute benevolence had a good reason for letting all those kids die in agony isn't terrible convincing. Standing before a God willing to let me in on the reason would be infinitely more convincing.

But you just admitted knowing God exist would alleviate that uncertainty. So your second paragraph is irrelevant to the question. You just need to know that God exists, whether God's benevolent or not, is irrelevant to said existence.

[Albrenia]

Lack of proof mainly. A proof which would be provided by the mere context of being dead, in spirit form, and before the unmistakeable presence of God.

A person telling me that an omnipotent and all-knowing being of absolute benevolence had a good reason for letting all those kids die in agony isn't terrible convincing. Standing before a God willing to let me in on the reason would be infinitely more convincing.

But you just admitted knowing God exist would alleviate that uncertainty. So your second paragraph is irrelevant to the question. You just need to know that God exists, whether God's benevolent or not, is irrelevant to said existence.

That's true. Although God being real -and- benevolent would be more satisfying for me personally. His existence or not is still the main event though.

[Esheaun Stroakuss]

No. There is no evidence and no indication of intelligent design. Besides, if we're referring to Yahweh, in no way would I worship and praise such a cruel, narcissistic character even if he did exist.

[The Xenopolis Confederation]

Lack of proof mainly. A proof which would be provided by the mere context of being dead, in spirit form, and before the unmistakeable presence of God.

A person telling me that an omnipotent and all-knowing being of absolute benevolence had a good reason for letting all those kids die in agony isn't terrible convincing. Standing before a God willing to let me in on the reason would be infinitely more convincing.

But you just admitted knowing God exist would alleviate that uncertainty. So your second paragraph is irrelevant to the question. You just need to know that God exists, whether God's benevolent or not, is irrelevant to said existence.

Not necessarily. Finding out about the existence of a God doesn't necessitate finding out that they are omnibenevolent. Even if a God exists it's far more likely that they're not omnibenevolent than that they are.

[Esheaun Stroakuss]

I thought this horse died a long time ago.

Nope. It is the horse we keep on flogging.

[The Alma Mater]

One would assume he'd ask questions like "bonemarrow cancer in kids.. why ?".

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you

Oh no,I got your point perfectly.
It is just a stupid point

[The Alma Mater]

Or is there certain criteria you need met?

I would personally like some confirmation that God has humanities best interest at heart.
If it turns out that we need to suffer for some cosmic balance that does not benefit us; I would like the ability to make a decision to participate or attempt to hinder said plan. No matter how futile.

[The Dream of Kirby]

I’m a Christian, so I may be a little biased, but the secular explanations for things seem to have many holes. Well, actually, every belief has unexplained parts to them, but I believe that they are there so it’s a matter of faith, we must choose to believe something, which is why we don’t see obvious signs of a creator.

[The New California Republic]

I’m a Christian, so I may be a little biased

Only a little? Since the entire faith stands or falls on there being a God, then I'd say a lot more than just a little...

we must choose to believe something, which is why we don’t see obvious signs of a creator.

If they were "obvious" then wouldn't we already see them?

[Nattily Dressed Anarchists on Bicycles]

"Is there a God?"

If there is, He seems to go to a lot of trouble to obscure the fact by remaining outside of the domain of the empirically observable.

So no, even He doesn't seem to think so. As such, I presume belief in His non-existance is His will. Ergo, in accordance with God's will, I'm an atheist.

Also, babel fish, something or other.