is seeing believing? explain your answer.?
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Well there are two parts to this one question:\n\nFirst, if I see something, should I believe it?  That's a difficult question for, as we know, our eyes can be decieved through optical illusion and sleight of hand.  However, in a general situation, one is inclined to believe that what they're seeing is reality.\n\nThe second question is MUST one see to believe.  This actually is a very philosophical question with two camps: the realists and the antirealists.  The realists believe the world exists even if we can't percieve it.  That is to say, even though we can't see an electron, we have enough evidence to say it exists.  We don't actually have to see it to believe.  The antirealist would say that although we have evidence that something like an electron exists, we can't say with certain that there are such things as electrons (this is obviously a gross oversimplification, but gives you a general idea).  So, depending on which camp you side with, only seeing may believing.\n\nPersonally I think it's necessary to believe in things that you haven't seen.  I've never personally seen Australia, but it's my belief that it does exist.
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Let see . . . belief is some thing you believe in . . . with or without evidence.  Like I believe that most religious people are crackpots . . . but is that true . . . for some yes . . . not all.  Things we believe in or have a belief . . . comes from our point of view.  It could be factual or it could be fictional.\n\nAnother example . . . I believe my son can do anything he puts is mind and heart into.  Can he . . . who knows . . . but it is my belief he can.  And if he believe in himself as I believe in him . . . he will . . . because I did the same thing.  I believed in myself to accomplish what I accomplish . . . I didn't believe in god to do it for me.\n\nOkay, now faith . . . similar to belief . . . but there is absolutely no facts to support the believe.  Like God . . . but their is no physical evidence to really prove his existence . . . plus there have other theories to explain ours . . . but there is no support for either.\n\nReligion is faith . . . blind faith . . . in a book that has been translation so many times and at times just copied from a persons memory . . . through stories recited from centuries ago.  With embellishment for colorization.
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Dear musical_k,\n\nRegarding miracles...\n\n1. It is rational to believe that God exists (e.g., see http://www.godsci.org/gs/godsci/evidence.htm for scientific and intellectual evidence for the existence of God).\n\n2. If God exits, he can perform miracles.\n\n3. Given that it is rational to believe that God exists, it is therefore rational to believe that miracles are possible.\n\n4. I choose to be consistent and rational in my world-view and in my beliefs. Therefore I believe that miracles are possible.\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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Yes, do you believe that?\n\nXLMan
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As an atheist, I have tried to grasp how believers in a god can actually believe. Many religious people have deemed this annoying and respond with hostility because their faith comes under question. And contrary to what people above me have said, we DO have beliefs. Just different (which to some people means none at all). I believe in science and proven fact. I have discussed my beliefs, and come under attack, because if people of faith can understand where I stand, they can further help me understand where THEY stand.
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I do believe in God. I have the proof that I believe it in my heart. Sometimes you don't have to see to believe.
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Are you really going to believe any answer that anyone gives on this one?\n\nOr are you just trying to say that miracles don't happen?
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I will answer you after you put this in the form of a question.\n\nIt is good to believe in something. I see you believe in what you call the big bang theory. You might elaborate a bit on that for the crowd. Then we can talk a bit. \n\nPersonally, there is only one reason to believe in God and that is not a reasonable one. It is strictly experiential. If you can find someone who has direct experience with The Ineffable and can say, "Do this and you too can experience God" then you might be persuaded. \n\nMe, I have had two direct experiences. I cannot tell you how to get there. I am trying to get back again without dying. Best of luck with whatever you choose to make yourself happy.
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God answers prayers of those people that have gotten right with God and have God first in their heart, Its a relationship. Signs of existance hmmmm how about us and the earth. Or do you think this was an accident, the human body is so complex it cant be just by chance!Have lots of doubts about God, Jesus, or the Bible? Most people who think about this do wonder "How do I know that what the Bible says is true?" At ---, we think that this is an excellent question deserving an excellent answer, and that's what we provide in our "Facts Behind the Faith" seminar. Contrary to what you may have heard, God doesn't ever expect us to have "blind faith." He has always proven what He has said, and He's done that conclusively. The only thing that separates Christianity from every other religion is that it can PROVE what it says to be true. No other religion can. We can prove logically, scientifically, and archaeologically that God must exist, that the Bible is directly from God, that Jesus was God's Son, and even that He rose from the dead. Sound impossible? Then you owe it to yourself to force us to prove it. We guarantee that you'll be amazed at what you learn, and you deserve PROOF. Let us give you some  Go to this site and check out the simnars
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Not necessarily what can be felt or seen...as long as there is rational reason for things, then logical people believe it.  A rational reason for - for instance - love is that when people are around each other and interact well, they develop a bond called love.  God, to logical people, has no rational description or proof, therefore they have a hard time believing it.
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What makes you believe that?
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Belief in a supernatural being is the easiest answer one can give for most of all unanswered questions raised by not knowing where we come from or where we are going to. Therefore, such belief is not explainable from a logic point of view.
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Oh my goodness, your hallucination proves that a god exists???\n\nPardon me while I beg to differ.
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As a believer I say that not everyone will believe. Remember, the word states that there are two roads. The narrow road and the wide road and that many will take the wide road. Then also many will come but few are the chosen. So don't expect too many to change their beliefs, because seeing they won't see and hearing it the won't understand. We live by faith and not by sight. You can't expect them to believe in something they can't see. It's called the Thomas Theory.  Good for those that have opened their spiritual eyes to the greatness of our Lord.
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i would think that this meant that the person in question was wanting to believe something even though others around him were sceptical... or maybe he was looking for something and he found an easy answer... \nhope this helps
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What one believes is their "perception" of reality. Everyones' reality, or perception of, is different. So, if they believe it to be true then for that individual it is. Most ppl look at things in a subjective manor. The trick is teaching them how to do both,so they may draw a more realistic conclusion, or one that is a bit more accepted by society in general... Just a thought.
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I wish I could answer that with a Full Yes or a Full No but the thing is... I dont know! I chose to Believe in Good, and  I Chose to believe with my Heart. I know those are 2 things that have never let me down before. I wont believe everything I hear, or see because my heart, soul and spirit controls me... If its something that God himself wouldnt do or believe then nor would I.... That may sound stupid but its the best I can answer... Im sorry:(