Do people still believe in God?

Clearly the answer is — drum roll, please — yes. Many smart, reflective scientifically literate people obviously still do believe in god.

Is it possible for smart people to believe in God?

Today’s show will be about the question whether it’s still possible for smart, reflective people, fully cognizant with 21st century science, fully aware of the horrors of modernity, to believe in god. Clearly the answer is — drum roll, please — yes. Many smart, reflective scientifically literate people obviously still do believe in god.

Do you feel God’s presence in the world?

Some people feel it and others don’t. And there’s not much one can do to get another across the divide. The problem with the direct perception of god’s presence is that even those who profess to directly perceive or feel god’s presence in the world, have to confess that god makes his presence felt pretty sporadically and selectively.

Are people willing to do anything for their gods?

In most religions, there are people who are willing to do anything for their god or gods. But, depending on the god in question, the actions demanded of the devotee might include self-harm or even murder. Commitment, service, and devotion to a higher power are no guarantee of moral uprightness.

Is it necessary to believe in God to have faith?

To believe in God includes an acknowledgement of His existence, of course, but true belief in God is more than that. Theism is a great place to start, but it’s not the goal of the journey. To believe in God is necessary to having religious faith.

Are You commanded to believe in God?

You are commanded to believe, yes, you are. You are responsible to believe, but you can’t believe. You’re dead! You know that better than anybody. Maybe my telling you this would be the means by which God would say,

Why is it important to read the Bible when you’re struggling to believe?

When you’re struggling to believe, prayer feels almost impossible – it’s the last thing you want to do because you’re doubting God is even there. But it’s more important than ever to ask God to illuminate His truth for you when you’re at that point – especially through reading the Bible.