Quote:If a universe has always existed or came out of nothing, then there is no need for any gods. Name something that has never been needed that exists.
Let's not forget that at the simplest level, that god is a substitute for the unknowable.
I agree that if a universe always existed or came out of nothing, then there would not necessarily be a need for god(s), however, we do not know what happened before the big bang, so why is it nonsensical to suggest that god(s) could have always existed? If god(s) always existed, then there would not be a need for the universe to have always existed/come out of nothing. The god(s) could create it, since he/she/they exist beyond the temporal realm and are omnipotent.
Quote: Why is entirely possible that gods exist?
The universe has always existed; the universe came out of nothing.
Now, substitute "the universe" with god(s) and nothing changes. You just have one more step because god(s) would have to create the universe, which, if god(s) exist, isn't that big of a deal. If you are willing to believe the first two statements with "the universe" and deny the substitutions of "god(s)," how are you able to do so with one-hundred percent certainty? We have no knowledge of what came before the big bang, and it is "enitrely possible."
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).
"Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15).
"Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15).
