Why do we believe in gods? Religious belief 'not linked to intuition or rational thinking'. Religious beliefs are not linked to intuition or rational thinking, according to a new study. Previous studies have suggested people who hold strong religious beliefs are more intuitive and less analytical, and when they think more analytically their religious beliefs decrease. But new research suggests that is not the case, and that people are not 'born believers'. Source 3x.
Belief in a God or Gods has little to do with analytical thinking or intuition, and more to do with recognizing that there is a guiding hand behind the miracle of the universe. The inherent beauty in all aspects of our reality is so profound and striking that to accept that it is all random and unpurposed makes no essential sense. While the true nature of God and his/her purpose are unknown to creatures as limited as us, the acceptance that there is a purpose to all this, and that we play a part I it’s ultimate resolution is humbling. There are amazing miracles that happen every day, as well as stark tragedies, and it’s all towards a goal that we are not able to yet grasp. Whether or not you believe in a God, you are still part of that purpose.
Sure, I believe there is a God a creator of the universe as we know it. Is he interested in the affairs of the world? Or has he intervened?
I agree with Gk, our reality being so profound to accept that we are a product of random events and chance.
Many religions, do subscribe to and believe in the existence of God. But is he invisible or visible?
I would like to believe that God is all knowing, all truth, and everywhere at once.
Belief in God can be rational and can involve discovery in scientific, philosophical, and theological fields. Belief involves the elements of truth, value, and justification. Truth concerns what is real. Value concerns what position an object holds in relation to other objects. Justification concerns whether we can defend our views on God when we examine them.
Different people have different understanding of God. Rational analytical people will have developed a logically consistent view of God that takes into account scientific, historical and literary evidence (Such as the Bible) as well as logic, intuition, and personal experience.
For me I believe there some kind of God, as I just cannot believe this world really are simply made from coincidence theres to many structural law in this world such as physic law, why atom neutron behave and react like what we found, to the law of nature and ecosystem to balance our planet population and adaptation to survive.
No, I don't believe in a god, nor do I find the various arguments and appeals for why one should compelling. People who point to nature and suggest that it somehow indicates God need to explain why. Why shouldn't Nature have a nature, when that is literally its defining feature? An observation is only informative if it is surprising. Why would a God be expected to create the sort of things we see, as opposed to other things?
Edited: Drearash on 31st Jan, 2024 - 7:10pm