Theist Posters: Why do you believe your God exists?

[vorlon13]

I decided to make a thread on theists explaining why they accept the existence of their God. I know there are few theists on here as compared to atheists/agnostics but I am interested to see what the major ways of the theists on here are. 

Would you ever change your mind God's existence and become an atheist?

1. I, like most people in the world, have no trouble believing that the supernatural exists. 
2. I believe the events of the NT happened basically as described. 
3. The person and teachings of Jesus are compelling and my personal experience affirms the truth of many of his teachings. 
4. While I grew up in a Christian home and don't have a "drastic change" story, I have directly heard hundreds (if not more) testimonies how God has changed people's lives in drastic ways. 
5. There are no successful arguments that show believing in God is irrational, so I can't see myself changing my mind.

1. I, like most people in the world, have no trouble believing that the supernatural exists. 

Just the Christian supernatural, or the pagan, or the Hindu, or the Native American or the  . . .   you get the idea




2. I believe the events of the NT happened basically as described. 

So, Jesus getting crucified on Thursday and again on Friday isn't a problem ?




3. The person and teachings of Jesus are compelling and my personal experience affirms the truth of many of his teachings.

Not all?  Sounds like HERESY to me.  I'm sure the long timers here are tired of me pissing and moaning about all the heresies I note, but sheesh !!!




4. While I grew up in a Christian home and don't have a "drastic change" story, I have directly heard hundreds (if not more) testimonies how God has changed people's lives in drastic ways. 

We've heard the same about Buddha.  Why are the God stories you've heard more compelling than the ones people share in India ??




5. There are no successful arguments that show believing in God is irrational, so I can't see myself changing my mind.

You mean your God, right?  It can't be rational to believe in Baneemy is it ??