My reply to another “Prove God exists” person.
July 7, 2018
The headline is about the Philippines’ President, Duterte demanding “proof” of God.
Well, René Descartes already did that proving about 375 years ago. Meditation III and V, I believe. That is from the ontological approach. Now, perhaps more simply and modern using reason: (AND seriously NOT trying to be funny or quippy), but regarding the argument requiring “proof” of God existing or not. May I ask “who” is either existing or not? Almost ubiquitously, the argument is whether or not “God” exists. The question contains the, and the argument for, the answer.
I get it though. Believing in God, faith and the convoluted, misguided, misunderstood, selfish, rigid (etc., so forth ad nauseum) people attempting to follow a faith are all inherently flawed and always will be. God is perfect and people are fallen. No interpretation of or attempt to explain or mimic can be successful. That result will be flawed at best and perceived as hypocritical by those considering whether to follow or believe.
As an observer of human behavior, it always fascinates me when this topic comes up. It truly baffles me why someone tries to disprove God. What would be your motivation? Don’t wish to believe or follow, then don’t. Then, I get the “Then, leave us alone with your evangelism!” I could not agree with that sentiment more. It is not my job to force, coerce, trick, guilt, shame or other attempt to convince anyone of God. That is not my job. That is His job. My role is to simply worship Him, Love People, witness and serve.
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— R. A. Grier