Proof of Truth
Proof or Truth
Kristin Stepp
3/15/2013
PHI 208
Professor Johnson
Religion has been the cause of great camaraderie as well as great turmoil since the beginning of time. From the ancient Greeks and polytheism to Christianity and monotheistic societies, we have attempted to search for answers to universal questions through religion and spirituality. Philosophers and scientists alike have struggled with the idea that these great Gods are who we humans portray them to be, if in fact they exist at all. Exploring societies’ need to believe in a being much greater than is humanly possible in order to find meaning and purpose has puzzled some of the worlds greatest thinkers and continues to cause a divide in much of society.
It would seem that if millions of people are willing to dedicate their time, energy, and often their tithing to support a God and a religion in which they are devout, it would only be practical to have seen and met the person whom you are so intensely dedicated. Proving Gods existence has become a stepping stone argument for atheists and agnostics alike to gain a voice in a religious discussion and simply a question of faith to those who believe. Scientists have dedicated infinite amounts of hours to understanding the creation of the world and the things that they can prove exist, as philosophers have dedicated these energies to understanding why people are so reliant and faithful to a being that is out of their reach. Whether you are asking the question to inspire deeper thinking, to find answers, or even proof, there are multiple theories in which one could reference to attempt to find a suitable hypothesis.
Those who believe in God, regardless of the religious background have been known to dedicate time and energy to proving the existence of their God through thousands of scriptures, seemingly impossible phenomenon’s, and years of proof as explained by the people that have so faithfully been given the divine position of head of church.
Kristin Stepp
3/15/2013
PHI 208
Professor Johnson
Religion has been the cause of great camaraderie as well as great turmoil since the beginning of time. From the ancient Greeks and polytheism to Christianity and monotheistic societies, we have attempted to search for answers to universal questions through religion and spirituality. Philosophers and scientists alike have struggled with the idea that these great Gods are who we humans portray them to be, if in fact they exist at all. Exploring societies’ need to believe in a being much greater than is humanly possible in order to find meaning and purpose has puzzled some of the worlds greatest thinkers and continues to cause a divide in much of society.
It would seem that if millions of people are willing to dedicate their time, energy, and often their tithing to support a God and a religion in which they are devout, it would only be practical to have seen and met the person whom you are so intensely dedicated. Proving Gods existence has become a stepping stone argument for atheists and agnostics alike to gain a voice in a religious discussion and simply a question of faith to those who believe. Scientists have dedicated infinite amounts of hours to understanding the creation of the world and the things that they can prove exist, as philosophers have dedicated these energies to understanding why people are so reliant and faithful to a being that is out of their reach. Whether you are asking the question to inspire deeper thinking, to find answers, or even proof, there are multiple theories in which one could reference to attempt to find a suitable hypothesis.
Those who believe in God, regardless of the religious background have been known to dedicate time and energy to proving the existence of their God through thousands of scriptures, seemingly impossible phenomenon’s, and years of proof as explained by the people that have so faithfully been given the divine position of head of church.
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