God is a human creation. Gods were used to explain the unexplainable in old civilizations and the modern concept of God and religion is used in modern times to suppress and restrict and mold people into certain behaviors. So no, I do not think that God exists but I respect anybody that believes.

Can you prove to me that an nth dimension doesn't exist or does exist? Can you find evidence of another universe? No right. Hell you can't even see the entire universe only the parts whose light reaches us. So if that's so hard to observe and prove, what makes you think that you can do the same with the creator? Unless He wants it?

If there is a god who interacts with the universe, but does so in a way specifically designed to avoid detection... Then I guess I couldn't detect it.

But, what reason could I possibly have to believe this god exists?  How could you tell the difference between an undetectable god, and a non-existent god?  

I also don't believe in an nth dimension or another universe, for largely the same reasons.  Why and how would/could I believe in something that cannot be detected?

I'm learning so many fun new words about debate. Special pleading is my favorite so far.

Maybe God is a giant guy drinking a giant glass of Pepsi, unaware that each bubble that pops out of nowhere in his drink, expands, surfaces and bursts into nothing is a new universe that is born, lives for billions of its years, just a few seconds for God, and then dies in puff of cold gas.

It's not a contradiction because a first effect necessary being is uncaused. God does not need to cause himself, he always was. If he didn't exist, the nature of a necessary being would mean he couldn't bring himself into existence.

Sorry for the late reply, haven't been online that much.

I understand what you're saying, but I don't get the point in essentially telling me "You know you could be wrong, right?" as if I wouldn't already be aware that my personal opinions or beliefs could be wrong, unless i'm misunderstanding...?

I believe there is a God and I respect if others don't believe, we all see the world differently and for me, it leads me to believe in God, I could be wrong and I acknowledge that.

I don't know if I want to say anything further, i'm not that good at articulating my thoughts...

Can't prove it, can't disprove it, so I don't think about it. Voted no, though.

You're right on that.  Just because your intuitions could be wrong isn't any reason to believe they are.

So, assuming we agree that your intuition can be right or wrong, how can we figure out which it is?

No, I don't believe in god. I used to, but that was simply because I was brought up in an environment that demanded it. If you are taught from birth that something is true, you believe it to be true. As I've grown older, more independent, and taken the time to absorb the information at my disposal, I've abandoned any sort of religious beliefs. There's simply no good reason to believe in a god like being. And I'm content with that. The prospect of such a being, given the things we know about our world, and the universe we inhabit, would actually be a rather unpleasant thought. This god would very clearly be either a mad scientist, tinkering with forces it is still trying to fully comprehend, or a complete tyrant. Neither possibility is particularly appealing.

That said, if others derive some sense of peace from a belief in god, and their belief is a positive force in their life then good for them. I know this to be the case for most of my greater family, as well as many of my friends. I don't particularly care for the fact these beliefs were pushed on me as a child, and would prefer society as a whole abstained from impregnating their religious beliefs upon children, but whatever values and beliefs you keep for yourself are your business.