Do you believe in God? Why/Why not?

[GhaudePhaede010]

Peh said:

GhaudePhaede010 said:

Upon my last deep investigation, the statistical probability of God existing is 67%.

https://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2010/08/the-probability-of-god

 

While this is obviously ever changing, I have no idea why anyone would think there is a stronger chance there is no God. Especially considering we are on a video game forum... ...a place which basically gives light, understanding, and reverence to the process, in a microcosm, of how God would actually work.

Uhm, that formula is utterly biased nonsense based on ignorance. 

That probability means absolutely nothing. Also, which god are we talking about?

If you like you can replace god with any fictional character and it works the same way.

Ahhhh. You are that guy, are you? Well, present me more sophisticated statistics on the topic, please. Hopefully, you created the example you will set up yourself. That would be preference.

The probability means something to me. If there is a chance that there is a God; a legitimate one at that, I am willing to hear that out. And we are talking about God. God means, "creator" so I am not speaking on religion as a whole; rather, if there is a creator. I am a Muslim but my religion is not of consequence to my belief in God as my religion is my discipline to myself and God but only because I believe in both myself and God regardless of my religion.

You are correct on that third point. I could also replace God with nonfictional characters... ...like man. Man creates things all the time, such as simulations of, "life" in video games. In other words, man is also a God to its creations. It could work with anything, really. The question is not, "is God proven to be real?" so the argument you are raising is misplaced anyway. The question is about if I have a faith in God and why I have it. I have answered and explained and there is nothing you can reasonably do - outside of show me concrete and absolute proof to the contrary - to change my mind. On the other hand, I assume the same of you and therefore, I respect your opinion.

Last edited by GhaudePhaede010 - on 24 August 2018