why people believe in god? why can't they believe in themselves?
967165
Because people cannot think for themselves. They need to have a set of "guidelines" made to follow. Other people can't believe in themselves because they see believing in gods as a bigger cause, so to speak.
229071
God is the very foundation of every thing. even for people who dont't want to belive in him they are still acting in a realm were their is a God. our very mind set is in this unique realm. if we took God out then were is the reason for any thing. think about it all you do has so kind relation ship with in God weather for agianst or out of even ignorence. I am only 19 and I have thought about this many times and this is the only thing that makes sence to me.
397894
If you're going to believe in God it has to come about from your own experiences. It has to be based in your own faith and trust. Im at the point where I think there is a spirit world but not necassarily a higher power, but sometimes I go back to thinking there is a higher power but not necessarily the conventional god. I think hes probably a sarcastic bastard if hes up there.
39381
Some people will tell you they believe in God mainly because it has been drilled into their head from childhood-- many parents have used fear to make their children afraid not to believe. (i.e. If you don't believe this you we be torchered in hell for eternity.) \n\nOn the other hand, many defiant people grow up to hate the dogma of religion. mainly because they have been turned off by all of the "threats of damnation" by their parents or other influencial people in their lives. \n\nNeither of these reasons are good reason to believe in or not believe in a Higher power (God).\n\nIn reality, believeing in God is a Gut thing. For me it is logical and feels right that is why I believe. I am a christian not because of my upbringing but because I believe in the logical thinking of Christ. Christ was a thinker that didn't allow dogma to overide common sense. Here is a good example of common sense from Luke:\n"1 On a Sabbath day, Jesus went to dine at the house of a leader of the Pharisees. So they were watching him. 2 Now there was a man in front of him who had the dropsy. 3 Jesus asked the lawyers and the Pharisees: "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day or not?" 4 But they made no answer. So he took him, healed him, and let him go.\n     5 Then he said to them: "If your donkey or your ox falls into a ditch on a Sabbath day, anyone of you would pull him out immediately." 6 They were unable to answer him."\n\nFollow your heart, follow your gut, follow logic and you will find God.\n\n--My 2 cents....
1186084
I believe in God because, well I always have. I never went to church as a child, yet I already knew he was there. I am not a Christian, I am a believer in God, but I do not believe in what the world has created a Christian to be. I believe we all have a greater purpose, and I believe that we don't just turn into Dust when we die. \nBut that is just me.
109314
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.
1060851
Amen, and God bless you.  They just don't get it.  Like I have said before, you don't have to believe it, you just have to do it.  Some feel that People who have faith in God, are weak.  They feel that  They just can't handle the world on the their own, without believing in something.  It is not understood, that chapter and verse are recited, because it is God's word, and we are not to add to, or take away from it, so we have to quote it exactly.\n\nI witness God's works every day. And for those who have never asked, and received God's blessings, how very sad.\n\nI am so happy someone verbalized this.  Good job!\n\nGod Bless
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.
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the more important question, is why you cant spell words like "why", or "the". \n\nPeople believe in God, because they believe in what the bible says. You have the right to chose not to believe, but make your decision based on logical reasoning, search out the answers for yourself, there is a lot of proof that Jesus did walk the earth, and that the things in the bible are true. If you still want to not believe, then so be it... but dont hate on those that do.
291412
I have no religion, but most people believe in a god because it feels better, when times are hard, to think that there's someone looking out for you that cares, and can help you. It helps to think that if you're good, no wrong can come to you. It helps to think we are here for a reason, and when we die, we're going somewhere. It helps people get over lossed loved ones to think, "when i die i will see them", or that "they are looking out for us now". Because saying you could be tortured for every day for the rest of eternity, or you'll die and come back a rock or a sudra or even an untouchable, keeps (some) people in line. And because we all have the need to belong. People believe in God the way children believe in Santa or the tooth fairy. I'm not going to say that there is no god, that's not for me to deside. I'm just saying why some people believe that "God loves me, even if no one else does." Because it's comforting, and is all that keeps some people going. I even have some days were i say to myself how great it would be if there was a great being or power that guides me when i'm lost, to sheild me when i need sheilding, and to punish those who wrong me. But at the end of the day, it's like hopeing that santa's going to give me that bike i've always wanted.
654095
Because to open ourselves to accept miracles without questioning the why's and the how's of it would be to show TRUE FAITH.\n\nMost of us at some level are afraid of doing this coz we with our limited understanding of the true meaning of the universe think we ourselves are in control of our lives.\n\nIf we were to embrace the belief that it is GOD who controls everything  and not us, even in the most mundane activities of our life and all our actions are his wishes  we will start accepting GOD as the ultimate truth and stop searching for what is really in front of our eyes.
34025
Good question, I think people is desperate to believe in something. The idea of not existance of a god must be to overwhelmingly for they.
78255
I believe in God because I need to believe in something better in this life time, to have an explanation on where people and other things came from, to feel that no matter happens in my life there's Some one i can turn to, to know that no matter what i've done or where i've been,  i am loved, it's the only way i'll be able to be an honest decent person, if i didn't believe in God i wouldn't have any conscious, i'll do what ever i want when i want, with no fear of anything.
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why would god have rules on himself?\n\nGod does as He wishes and no one can put restrictions on His power...at least that is what i believe... i mean, if you believe in God, who else is greater than Himself? no one, so only He controls what he does...therefore He doesn't need rules to control that which cannot be controlled in anyway
630920
Because that would defeat the purpose of free will.  We are given the choice in what we believe and how we live.  God does not have to prove his existence.. you either believe in Him or you don't.. your choice.  But I will tell you one thing.. I don't believe in organised religion.. I tried it and it didnt' work for me.. but I DO have a strong and abiding faith in God.  I cannot do otherwise.. every single time in my life when I was so far down there was no where else to go, I prayed and God lifted me right up again.. always.. EVERY time.. If I have nothing else in my life at all.. I have my faith, and that is more than enough.
1143090
There are  many wonderful reasons to believe in GOD,but many are blind and stubborn to realizes that their is a true GOD that loves us.we must not judge them like  ROMANS 14;10,says"But why do you judge your brother?for we  shall all stand before the judgment seat of GOD." for it is written"As I live,'says JEHOVAH, to me every knee will bend down,and every tongue will make open acknowledgment to GOD."so lets not judge each other any longer but rather make this your decision.
1107930
If God wanted to leave absolutely no room for anyone to doubt or try to disprove His existance and authority, He could have done. His thoughts and ways are better than ours - we'd love everyone to just have to believe - but God gives everyone the choice. People don't want it to be true that there is a God - the implications are too big. Like recognising that yes there is actually right and wrong - people don't want to go there - remember Pharohs magicians who tried to explain away the wonders that were shown them in Egypt - they didn't want to acknowlege God either - its nothing fresh!  The reality of our Eternal God who controls everything in life and death is just more than folks can take - they want to "live a good life and be happy" They don't want to know about a God who will hold us responsible what we do with our lives, it just doesn't fit with their "lifestyle choice". They will either try to logically reason a way that it could possibly have happened without needing a God or they will just instantly dismiss these realities without further thought as just "fairy tales". Don't fret. Yes some people will try to explain things in a way that ignores God, they refuse to believe - creation itself cries out! Its of no suprise in one sense ... there is going to be both the sheep and the goats. Stand firm. One day every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that He Is LORD.