What is it called when you think there might be a God?
Theists believe in the existence of a god or gods. Like a theist, a deist believes in God.
What is it called when you don’t know if there’s a God?
The difference is quite simple: atheist refers to someone who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods, and agnostic refers to someone who doesn’t know whether there is a god, or even if such a thing is knowable.
What religion is it when you believe in something but don’t know?
An agnostic thinks it impossible to know the truth in matters such as God and the future life with which Christianity and other religions are concerned. Or, if not impossible, at least impossible at the present time.
Can a scientist believe in God?
For example, there are scientists who believe there is a God. When people say that they don’t believe in God, sometimes what they really mean is that they don’t understand God. Rather than offer evidence to support their view, they raise questions such as, “If God exists, why does he allow suffering?”
Why do people say they don’t believe in God?
When people say that they don’t believe in God, sometimes what they really mean is that they don’t understand God. Rather than offer evidence to support their view, they raise questions such as, “If God exists, why does he allow suffering?” In effect, they turn an intellectual issue into an emotional one. Humans have a “spiritual need.”
Why do people deny God’s existence?
But the real reason most deny God’s existence can be summarized in one word: pride. They want to run their own lives, and they don’t want anyone—especially God—to interfere with the way they’re living. They want to be in control of everything they do, and they know that if they were to believe in God, they’d have to change their lifestyle.
Why is it important to be personally convinced that God exists?
Why is that question important? Because the Bible encourages you to use your mind, “your power of reason.” ( Romans 12:1) That means your belief in God should not be based merely on Instead, you should be personally convinced that God exists and should have sound reasons for your belief.