Is it Hard to Believe in God?

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Romans 1:19-20
New International Version (NIV)
19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

Is it really that hard to believe in God? Throughout history all civilizations have valued certain moral laws, which are surprisingly similar from culture to culture. The idea of love is entirely respected while the act of lying is universally condemned. This common ethic—this global understanding of right and wrong—points to a Supreme Moral Being who gave us such principles. People all over the world, regardless of culture, have always nurtured a system of worship. The object of worship may vary, but the sense of a “higher power” is an undeniable part of being human. Our will to worship gives the fact that God created us “in His own image” (Genesis 1:27).
Over the years scientists have tried to explain how the universe was made and how it is possible that humans even came to exist. An interesting scientific view to explain that God does exist is found in this video found here (Messenger, 2009). The video states there are 4 primary attributes that describe what a God would be. These four attributes are:
1. Eternal, not involved with the flow of our time.
2. Omnipresent, found everywhere
3. Omnipotent, all powerful.
4. Omniscient, having all knowledge.
The video goes on to prove scientifically that each of these four attributes are true and God does exist. In quantum experiments a timeless reacting consciousness was found. A single conscious intelligence was found that is not effected by...

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... in order to gain an advantage over a person, or to legitimately help a cause or person. The thought processes and emotions causing these feelings is where the differences in the world view come in to play. We as Christians believe by faith that is most definitely reasonable and rational. We all live by that faith whether it’s in ourselves, our governments, our money, or our God. The point is everything in our lives are temporary and can change in the blink of an eye. You can lose your health, a job you have held for years, or you can end a meaningful relationship with someone. All life changes but the one thing we can count on and depend of through it all is our Lord Jesus Christ and Savior.

Works Cited

Messenger, G. (Director). (2009). Scientific Evidence that God is real [Motion Picture].
Pearcey, C. C. (2004). How Now Shall We Live. TYNDALE HOUSE.

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