The Claim That There Is No God Is an Escape from All Realities
According to the latest available statistics there are about 15-30% of the world populations that are either agnostics or atheists. Atheists and agnostics are defined as:
agnostic
ag•nos•tic [ag nóstik]
(plural ag•nos•tics)
noun
1. somebody denying God’s existence is provable: somebody who believes that it is impossible to know whether or not God exists
2. somebody denying something is knowable: somebody who doubts that a question has one correct answer or that something can be completely understood
I’m an agnostic concerning space aliens.
[Mid-19th century. < a-2 + gnostic]
-ag•nos•tic, adjective
-ag•nos•ti•cal•ly, adverb
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atheist
a•the•ist [áythee ist]
(plural a•the•ists)
noun
unbeliever in God or deities: somebody who does not believe in God or deities
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While it is true that there are evil that throughout the history of humanity were done by some people who “allegedly” are believers in the existence of God, the worst of evil were done by those who denied the existence of God.
PSALMS 53:1
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
This was the observation of the psalmist David. The same observation was written by another biblical writer many hundreds of years after David.
In Romans 3:10-18, the apostle Paul categorically stated:
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
13 Their throat is an open sepulcher; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
15 Their feet are swift to shed blood:
16 Destruction and misery are in their ways:
17 And the way of peace have they not known:
18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.
In I Timothy 6:10 (ASV), the Apostle Paul explained that the love of money is a root of all evil:
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
But Paul was consistent in saying that all evil come not only from the love of money as the verse says, the love of money is “a” root of all evil, not “the” root of all evil, because “the” root of all evil is denying God’s existence or not acknowledging the existence of God.
ROMANS 1:28-32
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31 Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
The Godless Hitler murdered millions of innocent Jews. While other tyrants confess that they know God, their acts of cruelty and injustice denies their claim.
TITUS 1:16
They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
Polpot (an atheist, leader of the Cambodian communist movement known as the Khmer Rouge) has killed probably at least 1.5 million people and it may have been as 3 million.
Joseph Stalin (an atheist, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union’s Central Committee) is a tyrant who murdered millions of people. He began a series of ‘purges’ in which millions of people died. The purges are known as the Great Terror. The Soviet dictator said, “You know, they are fooling us, there is no God… all this talk about God is sheer nonsense.” – (E. Yaroslavsky, Landmarks in the Life of Stalin)
Adolf Hitler (Nazi leader, no religious inclination) is the one responsible for the murder of some 6 million Jews during the World War II
Sources:
http://www.localhistories.org/tyrants.html
http://www.adherents.com/people/ps/Joseph_Stalin.html
Will the belief in the true God bring evil to humanity?
He said:
“Thou shalt not kill.” ( Exo. 20:13)
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” (Exo. 20:14)
“Honor thy father and thy mother…” (Exo. 20:12)
“Thou shalt no steal.” (Exo. 20:15)
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;” (Ephe. 5:25)
Believing in the God who commands all these things will make the human society more humane. There is wisdom and prudence to believe in God as all areas of logic dictates than to deny His existence. Denying God is denying the principle of science and logic that nothing happens without a cause.
ROMANS 1:19-20
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
The wonders of the created universe prove the existence of the Most Magnificent Creator. Denying God is denying the dictate of human conscience that there is Somebody greater than us (humans)!
ROMANS 2:14-15
14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:
15 Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
The inability of a man to attain the stature that he perfectly wants to be, proves the fact that he was created by somebody higher in power than him; while understanding the purpose of the Creator, allowing the presence of infirmities in his being, will make him realize how great his Creator is.
ROMANS 9:20-21
20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?
II CORINTHIANS 12:7-10
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
THERE IS PROBABLY NO GOD, IS AN ESCAPE FROM ALL REALITIES.
Why? (To be continued…) Click here for the second part of this blog.
Thanks be to God, for another enlightenment thru Bro Eli. We pray that atheists and agnostics spend some time to read Bro Eli's blogs and hear his preachings with open hearts and minds. They will surely see the glaring truth and reality that they are trying to escape from.
ReplyDeleteWhat strikes me the most is how bro Eli used Adolf Hitler as an example. There are articles online that uses him as an example of a religious believer who murdered many people. What they forget is that, Adolf Hitler has no religious affiliation or inclination. This blog just reminded us of that fact.
To God be the Glory!
We miss you bro. Eli. May God permit us to see you again. I hope it will be soon.
The fool says there is no God........
ReplyDeleteGloria a Dios!
ReplyDeleteHoping more people will acknowledge God...
#GodIsReal
Amen!
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God!
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God for another wonderful blog. You cannot deny the fact that there is a God. There is a Being who created all things. Denying Him is foolishness.
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ReplyDeleteThanks be to God for making Himself known to us.
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God for this interesting blog that gave us a bit of understanding that it is more wiser to believe in God than not to believe in him. Morepower Mr. Controversy!
ReplyDeleteIn the early 90's when I was still in the life insurance industry, I learned from one of our leadership meeting's speakers that there's a certain fluid in the brain that detects whether or not a person commits suicide. Thanks to the advent of modern technology!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of GOD's existence, I've learned from Bro. Eli through the Bible, that nobody can deny GOD's existence as this fact has already been written and implanted in everyone's heart and mind through the things manifested... (Romans1:19-20)
Interesting article from this week's blog!
I pity all those people who believe that there is no God. Again, I pity them :'(. In reality, just look around you and you will realize that there is GOD, the One who listens to all our prayers.
ReplyDelete"Denying God is denying the dictate of human conscience that there is Somebody greater than us!", amen to that. Evil things around us is brought by people who do not believe in God, people who have not been taught by their religion.
ReplyDeletethanks be to God
ReplyDeleteDatapuwa't ang mga ito'y nangalipusta sa anomang bagay na hindi nila nalalaman: at sa mga bagay na talagang kanilang nauunawa, ay nangagpapakasira na gaya ng mga kinapal na walang bait.
ReplyDeleteJude 1:10
brute beast ang atheist at agnostics
I was an Atheist before. Thanks be to God that I was enlightened through the preaching of Bro. Eli Soriano.
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God..
ReplyDeleteThere is God who created the heavens and the earth. And this reality is absolute. Thanks be to God!
ReplyDeleteBelieving in God makes every second worthwhile. Salamat sa Dios!
ReplyDeleteGracias a Dios por este blog enseñado por hermano Eli. Pues el deseo de nuestros corazones. Es que no se encierren en sus propios conocimientos.sino que se detengan a pensar que hay un ser SUPREMO que es Dios creador de todo lo visible e invisible.
ReplyDeleteexcellent!
ReplyDeleteHope doubters will be given a chance to read this and have a turnaround. Can't wait for the continuation of this blog post of yours, Bro Eli! More power to you. To God be the glory!
ReplyDeleteSalamat ng marami sa Dios!
ReplyDeleteSowing seeds of confusion is a very popular strategy of the devil to get people to become agnostics or atheist.Let us remain steadfast to our faith my brothers and sisters.
ReplyDeleteI don't even know that a deity exists can someone explain?
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God... clear elaboration about the existence of God
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteTo deny God's existence, is a manifestation of being fool.
ReplyDeleteHow pity those atheists and agnostics are.
May God enlighten their hearts and mind to see the truth when there is enough time to change their beliefs.
Thanks be to God for this wonderful article of Brother Eli Soriano.
May God bless us all.
( I am feeling excited for the continuation of this article.)
YES! Very accurate, logical and with my conscience as a witness and even evidence I could say that it is true.There is Someone who gave me this feeling of guilt when I did wrong, leading me to confess it and take responsible of it and guiding me and encourages me to do what is only right and justice.
ReplyDeleteTruly, denying God, is an escape from all realities
I pray that the hearts and minds of atheists and agnostics will be enlightened. So saddening that many don't believe in God's existence.
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God for this blog. A must read!
thanks be to God. to God be the glory forever and ever.
ReplyDeleteNapakarami talaga ng tao dito sa mundo ngayon ang hindi naniniwala sa Dios. Sa mga paaralan pa nga lamang eh may mga tao na kung akala mo eh may alam pag dating sa katwiran ng Dios. Napakamangmang naman nila at ang lakas pa nilang magyabang tungkol sa kanilang mga paniniwala na walang Dios na umiiral at sasabihin pa nila na sila ay mababait at sila ang tama. Di talaga nila nalalaman ang kanilang sinasabi. Di ko nalang sila kinakalaban at baka wala ring mangyayare kasi nga baka yurakan lang nila ang sasabihin ko. naka attain lang ng konteng talino eh nagyayabang na. Hope na sana ay maliwanagan sila balang araw. salamat po sa Dios.
To Think That There Is No God Is An Absolute lunacy That Man Must Think Because God Is Love And The Source Of All The Kindness And Goodnes...And Man Was Createad To Do Good!!
ReplyDeletejust a little logic my friend...without God, there is no you and me..
ReplyDeleteI just baptized last friday and Happy to be a member of the true church which God our Father stablished and where the apostles preached...Amen
ReplyDeleteGod does exist. Because of evil some people have stop believing in his existence. That is truly tragic and sad. And our hope is that they be enlightened...
ReplyDeleteCorruption is a reason that I see why people escapes reality and claims that there is no God.
ReplyDeleteWhy do we have to escape reality when in reality we are
ReplyDeleteGod`s creation masterpiece and before we were created everything was created first for our need and pleasure Acts 17:26 "And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;"
After this life on earth When we will be judged by God, we can no longer escape reality.
ReplyDeleteNaawa ako sa mga tao na nagsasabi n walang Dios sana balang araw makapagisipisip n may lumalang sa at in, na sya ang ating Dios n lumikha ng langit at ang lupa
ReplyDeleteThere is eternal life for all of us and the children have already a place in heaven as written in the bible.
ReplyDeleteEscape from reality is an escape from our christian responsibility...there is hope for all, let us teach the younger generation to face their Christian responsibility...
ReplyDeleteMay awa ang Dios ...no need to escape reality...
ReplyDeleteWe may be able to escape reality but we can never escape death...
ReplyDeleteI will never claim there is no God now that I have read all the blogs of Bro. Eli because I am not stupid like the agnostics and atheist...
ReplyDeleteThe claim that there is no God is indeed an escape from all realities. They make themselves believe that there is no God so they won't need to feel guilty nor responsible whenever they do something evil.
ReplyDeletesana po mabasa ng mga atiyista ito nang magising sila sa kasinungalingan.
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