(March 3, 2014 at 6:44 am)JesusLover1 Wrote: I don't get it. I use many arguments that seemed so profound when my parents used them on me. What am I doing wrong? Guys just think. Look how vast and detailed our universe is. Look at the beauty, look at the wonder. Listen to the roar of the thunder, gaze at the majesty of the mountain ranges. How could it not have some creator, I understand maybe not the Christian God, but surely someone played a hand in it? If the universe just happened randomly, it's appearence would be spuratic, not rhyme or reason for anything. But despite our universe's flaws, it's clearly something awe-inspiring for the human mind to comprehend.
You ARE indoctrinated! What your parents say make sense within the context of acceptance of the existence of the deity.
If you realize that no deity is required, then all those arguments are moot.
Funny you should say that the Universe would be "sporadic" if there was no god.... tell me, how far away is the nearest star, not counting the sun?
And the one after that?
How beautiful is the space in between? How inviting is it?
Also, if there is actually a super mental force that's responsible for the Universe's existence and appearance, it hasn't made itself known to mankind on this little tiny speck of debris on a corner of a standard galaxy.
If it does wish me to acknowledge that it exists, then it should make itself known, by no unclear means. Clearly, that hasn't happened, so I guess it doesn't want to be known... or it doesn't exist. Both are of equal consequence to my life on this planet.
