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The Bible does not try to prove the existence of God. It simply presupposes it. The existence of God is not dependent upon our belief. God either exists, or He does not. You can neither prove, nor disprove the existence of God.
Whether or not we believe in God depends upon our response to the evidence we have been given. Romans 1 tells us that God has given us ALL the information we need to believe that God exists from the created universe (General Revelation).
So why then do people reject the idea of God? The problem is NOT that they don’t have enough evidence, the problem is that their hearts are hard and they do not want to submit to God’s rule and authority in their lives. This is the main problem with the skeptic. He is not unconvinced primarily because of his mind, but rather his will is in rebellion.
Moving someone from the position of Hard Atheist, to Strong Agnostic is useful because it essentially removes an element of stubbornness, and puts the conversation on a more humble footing, where it belongs. The decision to accept the existence of God is not based on Omniscient knowledge, but rather on reasonable certainty, based on the evidence God has provided.
Israel Wayne is an Author and Conference Speaker who serves the Lord through Wisdom’s Gate Ministries. He is the Site Editor of www.ChristianWorldview.net
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This is so true! The problem with most atheists (or agnostics) I have talked with does not seem to be whether God exists or not, but that accepting the existence of God (and even more particularly the existence of the Biblical God) requires them to reevaluate their moral values and change their lifestyles… How sad would be the day when they realize how close to salvation they were and how easily and thoughtlessly dismissed it.
It may also be worth mentioning that in places like the UK, in school, God and the Bible are hardly discussed.
My kids tell me that in science, every once and awhile some kid will pipe up and say “How can people believe in God these days, they are so stupid”. Teachers don’t seem to correct this behaviour and explain that myths and superstitions are hard to get rid of.
Atheism is the default here these days. My nephew knows nothing of God and the Bible other than what I have discussed with him. All he knows about religion is that “it is the cause of wars and a lot of suffering”. Scary!
Atheism seems concentrated most in the younger generations, 30 yrs old and under. It seems to be worse with each generation.
So, with regards to your comment, ” You can neither prove, nor disprove the existence of God.” – before accepting or denying God, a child must first be exposed to religion and be given a chance to decide for themselves.
This isn’t happening here nowadays. If parents don’t bother, kids never learn of, or are introduced to God. Instead they are brainwashed with secular philosophy.