why do some people don`t believe in god?
926702
In many cases it is because they were not taught to believe.\n\nWhat we are taught as a child, especially before the age of five, is an extremely important part of who we are.\n\nIf they are not introduced to religion until they are older, or if their parents do not believe in God, or if they see religion in their home as a source of conflict rather than serenity.... they are always going to be more likely to reject religion.\n\nThe point is that religion WITHOUT FAITH is useless.\n\n\nI♥♫→mia☼☺†
487114
People don't believe in God because they haven't experienced God in their lives. Once you pray and make Jesus Christ Lord and Savior of your life and you grow in your relationship with Him, then you will truly experience God in your life. Trust me, I have. If Orthodox are Christians, then their relationship with God is real. All true believers who are Christians know in their heart that Jesus Christ is real and He is not fake. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. All of the other religions I will agree are fake.
598806
I believe. People don't believe because they are caught up in skeptical evidence. They want a solid answer right now instead of the patient assurance that faith brings. Eventually, all of God's plan will be revealed to man, but it must come line upon line, precept upon precept.
853358
God has given to all of us a measure of faith. Atheist chooses to believe there is no God, yet deep inside they knows better. That is one reason they are so concerned about christianity. Again all Atheist will not stay that way and some will be converted. Someday they will  see that a Holy God is nothing to play with.
301158
I agree, I think it is because they're basically afraid. They need to believe that what ever happens is for a reason nothings random. Many of them couldn't exist without believing that. They have to believe there is an after life and a god. \nSo, anyone who doesn't think their way is a threat to their belief. Then there is the fact there are some many different groups that think different from each other then add us the none believers in, they have to question why they believe and we don't.\nDo we ever try to convince them they are wrong? No we don't care. That is my take.
340918
Some people do not believe in God because of the numerous interpretations of the bible. Others simply want to live life without depending on some idol that has been seen in many forms and perceived in different ways.
1086120
No, it doesn't make sense. It's another (of many) reasons people have non-belief. Why would anyone want to believe in a higher power that would punish them, even if they were good people and led very positive lives, just because they didn't acknowledge the existence of or worship that higher power? Not appealing to think the common example of a god is thinking "I don't care how wonderful you are, since you won't bow to me I'm gonna punish you". *shakes head*
479667
I think it's because people in general have a very hard time believing in something that they can't touch, see, smell.  It's really hard for some people to just accept and have faith in something.
266774
OK WELL BEFORE ANYONE GETS AFFENDED IM NOT GOING TO SIT HERE AND JUDGE NO ONE IM JUST GOING TO HELP ANSWER UR QUESTION.THE WAY I SEE IT PEOPLE HAVE THERE OWN BELIEFS AND THEY GO BY WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD AND RAISED TO BELIEVE.WE ARE ALL HUMAN WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES AND IF SAYING THERE IS NO GOD JUST MIGHT BE A MISTAKE TO CERTAIN PEOPLE. I BELIEVE IN THE LORD AND IT IS TRUE THERE ARE SO MANY RELIGIONS WHEN IN FACT THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD THAT IS WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND BUT SEE EXACTLY WHAT I SAID WE ARE RAISED TO BELIEVE IN WHAT WE ARE TOLD SO THAT IS WHY PEOPLE WORSHIP OTHER GODS. SO CHRISTIANS ,CATHOLICS EXT... ALL HAVE THERE DIFFERENT BELIEFS. YOU ALSO HAVE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVED IN GOD AT ONE POINT IN TIME BUT SOMETHING HAPPENED SO BAD IN THERE LIFE AND THEY PRAYED AND THEY FELT THEIR PRAYERS WEREN'T ANSWERED SO THAT CAN BE ONE REASON BUT THERE MIGHT BE DIFFERENT REASONS WHY PPL DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD. IT SUCKS BUT ITS TRUE!
476532
Two reasons:\nThe first is that a lot of people have trouble seeing other points of view.  They believe their religion, and their view of "God" and can't imagine anyone seeing it any differently or believing anything different because in their minds, thats just the way it is.\nThe second reason is that defining "God" is no easy task.  Even given one's set beliefs and intending that as their meaning of "God", its very difficult to express what is meant.
360625
I don't think they REALLY don't believe in GOD.  I think they just don't want to obey HIM.  So they Deny HIM.
432976
You are right. Inspite of the proofs--order in the universe, design in every living or non living things--some people choose not to believe. I really don't understand why. But I can only guess. Here are probable reasons:\n\n1. They were brainwashed into believing that big-bang theory. Just like putting metals into one big drum blowing them up with dynamite and presto you have a functioning car.\n\n2. These people just don't want to be governed by rules that don't fit their life styles.\n\n3. They just want to be different than the rest.\n\n   The Bible however gives us a perspective of their state of mind. "They say they are wise, but they are fools... Because those people refuse to keep in mind the true knowledge about God, he has given them over to corrupted minds..." (Romans 1:22,28, Today's English Version )
242121
It takes what one would call 'faith'. I personally consider myself to have no religion, therefore I don't entirely understand why someone, rather most people in this world, would believe in a 'higher power', an 'intelligent creator', or 'GOD'.
3733
What the question should be is why is it some people who believe in GOD are so judgemental over others beliefs? Some folks are simply trying to find thier own path, and may be eclectic. He may be real to you, he is not real to every one. Nothing wrong with either ideology, just wish there was a way for every one to understand that.
43803
Atheists are usually people who center themselves completely in reality and to the laws of science. They don't believe in the devil (technically there isn't really a religion of "satan/satanism") but they just don't have a belief system. They might believe there are powers around them or powers higher than them, but most likely, these are people who are mainly focused only in the world of logic they see in front of their eyes. \nThey might give a harsh response if you were to ask them if they believe in god and why they don't believe in a god; but then, how would you feel if someone asked you something and tried to convert you into something you really didn't believe? You can't just think that Christianity/Catholic is the only religion out there and that everyone should experience it.
814056
Many do not believe that,because they don't believe in God. Many of them also say they know the Bible better than the believers,and thus they will also be held accountable for all the knowledge they have gotten from God's Word and still remained unbelievers.
1112486
Becuase they have no faith. They cant believe anything that they cant physically see or touch etc. God is supernatural and Christians live in the supernatural.