Sunday, November 16, 2008

Does GOD exist?

Do you believe in GOD? Most of the people would say ‘Yes’ but they won’t have a proper justification for their answer. From last several days, I have been trying to analyze people's response to the question, “why do they believe/doubt the existence of GOD?” I have categorized their responses below.

I doubt His existence because:
1. I cannot see, touch, talk or feel him, so I don't believe in him. (Not convincing but nevertheless an argument!!)
2. It has not been proven by science. If there would have been someone, science must have experienced him. I am a great believer in science but GOD.
3. There is so much pain I see around. If there is GOD, why does he let people suffer? Why does somebody’s parent die at an early age leaving him behind to cry and suffer? That is why I don't believe that there is any governing body. (I am thinking!!!!!!!!)
4. I don't care if he exists or not. It doesn't affect me in any way if I follow him or not. I feel free not following him, so I don't believe in him. (So practical…..)
5. All I want is happiness in my life. My friend is an atheist and he is having a happy life. That concludes that you don't need to follow GOD to be happy and since there is no proof of GOD I don’t believe in him. (Ha Ha Ha)
6. People all around the world practice different religions. If GOD existed, why do people cut each other throats on the name of religion? He would have wanted us all to follow him unanimously. (Hmmm)

I believe in Him because:
1. My parents believe in Him. All my friends follow him and there are millions of people around the world who follow him. That cannot be just by chance, so I follow him. (Talk a bit more logically please)
2. Although not proven by Science but great scientists and philosophers believed in Him.
Einstein once said - "There is a perfect brain behind all the natural physical laws".
Lord Kelvin - “If you think strongly enough, you’ll be forced by science to believe in GOD”.
I believe in the intelligence of these people, so I believe in Him. (That sounds somewhat reasonable but I am not satisfied).
3. I think there is GOD. I am not sure but I think it’s better to follow. (abe Saale!!).
4. I fear him. There is so much pain I see around. I don't want to suffer. I think he is the master. If I don't follow him, he'll punish me for my sins. I follow him so that he forgives the sins which I commit.
5. I have read articles on people experiencing the supernatural powers. My neighbor also once had an attack by a spirit. He got cured by following the religious rituals. Thus, it proves there is GOD, so I believe in Him. (What!!!!!!)
6. The existence of this complex universe, human body, beautiful flowers and humongous mountains warrants the need of a creator. Just like a beautiful painting cannot come into existence without the artist, similarly this complex universe having millions of planets demands the need of an artist and that is someone who is unlike a normal human being and we regard Him as GOD. (I don’t have any words….)

What do you think? I am not asking you to change. Please, do not. But give a thought for the reason of your belief. Perhaps, you could help somebody choose the right path! To me, morality stands out. Theist would agree with this as it is common across all religions and atheist should treat this as common sense. If GOD exist, he would be happy to see our efforts to help mankind and if doesn’t exist, we can take console that we are touching somebody’s life for good.

-Peace

P.S. - I believe in GOD. I think Atheism is just an emotional crutch as it offers an easy way out for those who are unable to deal with the reality of life without GOD. Thank You.

5 comments:

  1. very nice and practical post dear. You have evenly put the arguments for both streams of belief. GOD is an easiest way/thing to ask for a favor, remember in hard times, thank when you feel grateful (but don't know to whom) and so on. I personally believe in GOD. For the matter of religion, every one has devised his/her own way to remember the supreme power.

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  2. thanks kunal. thanks GOD for making me write this:D

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  3. I guess there is support for both for and against the existence of god.This is all cos diff people have different opinions and views.
    Acc to me i think that god does nt exist ,its a human belief towards an omnipresent soul.

    All our prayers and wishes come true cos of the universe ,which plays an important role in our life .
    So if anything goes wrong it is cos universe wants it that way.

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  5. Moreover I think that it depends on persons own experiences of life .Which can be great ,awesome,good ,bad ,disaster etc etc.A person goin g through hard times in his entire would nt believe in existence of god.Or a person who is living a perfect life would surely do believe in existence of god .

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