Defining god
What does God look like?
How do we know if God exists?
What if there is no God?
TO DO:
In each section-
Read through the articles
Watch the Videos
Do the journal writing
In the Confirmation Meeting-
Discuss with your confirmation partner your answers to the questions:
Does God Exist?
How do you know?
Please note in your journal how much time you spent on this page and report that
to Pastor Michelle so that she can make adjustments as needed to this page.
How do we know if God exists?
What if there is no God?
TO DO:
In each section-
Read through the articles
Watch the Videos
Do the journal writing
In the Confirmation Meeting-
Discuss with your confirmation partner your answers to the questions:
Does God Exist?
How do you know?
Please note in your journal how much time you spent on this page and report that
to Pastor Michelle so that she can make adjustments as needed to this page.
what does god look like?
Journal Writing: Before you explore this section further, draw or write in your journal what you think God looks like. Even if you don't believe in a spirutal being called God, you will still have a mental picture of the character God.
how do we know god exists?
"How can we know if God exists?
from http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/god-exists-faq.htm
Is it possible for a finite mind to know if God exists? There are three main arguments that theists (those who believe in God) use to demonstrate the existence of God. They are the cosmological argument, the teleological argument, and the moral argument."
Does God Exist - Things to Consider
Once you're ready to ask the question, "does God exist?" here are a few observations to consider as you begin your search for an objective answer:
The Cosmological Argument This is an argument from creation to a Creator. The term comes from the Greek word, cosmos, meaning “universe.” The argument itself is dependent on the law of causality that says every finite thing is caused by something other than itself. The cosmological argument can be summarized as follows: The universe had a beginning. Anything that had a beginning must have been caused by something else. Therefore the universe was caused by something else (a Creator). - See more at: http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/god-exists-faq.htm#sthash.cFVYWoHf.dpuf
The Teleological Argument The term “teleological” comes from the Greek word, telos, meaning “purpose.” This argument reasons from design to an intelligent Designer. It can be stated as follows: All designs imply a designer. There is great design in the universe. Therefore there must be a Great Designer of the universe. - See more at: http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/god-exists-faq.htm#sthash.cFVYWoHf.dpuf
The Moral Argument The moral argument reasons from a moral law to a Moral Law Giver. The argument can be outlined: Moral laws imply a Moral Law Giver. There is an objective moral law. Therefore there is a Moral Law Giver. - See more at: http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/god-exists-faq.htm#sthash.cFVYWoHf.dpuf
from http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/god-exists-faq.htm
Is it possible for a finite mind to know if God exists? There are three main arguments that theists (those who believe in God) use to demonstrate the existence of God. They are the cosmological argument, the teleological argument, and the moral argument."
Does God Exist - Things to Consider
Once you're ready to ask the question, "does God exist?" here are a few observations to consider as you begin your search for an objective answer:
The Cosmological Argument This is an argument from creation to a Creator. The term comes from the Greek word, cosmos, meaning “universe.” The argument itself is dependent on the law of causality that says every finite thing is caused by something other than itself. The cosmological argument can be summarized as follows: The universe had a beginning. Anything that had a beginning must have been caused by something else. Therefore the universe was caused by something else (a Creator). - See more at: http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/god-exists-faq.htm#sthash.cFVYWoHf.dpuf
The Teleological Argument The term “teleological” comes from the Greek word, telos, meaning “purpose.” This argument reasons from design to an intelligent Designer. It can be stated as follows: All designs imply a designer. There is great design in the universe. Therefore there must be a Great Designer of the universe. - See more at: http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/god-exists-faq.htm#sthash.cFVYWoHf.dpuf
The Moral Argument The moral argument reasons from a moral law to a Moral Law Giver. The argument can be outlined: Moral laws imply a Moral Law Giver. There is an objective moral law. Therefore there is a Moral Law Giver. - See more at: http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/god-exists-faq.htm#sthash.cFVYWoHf.dpuf
Watch these videos about why someone would believe in God
what if there is no god?
Journal Writing:
1) What difference does God make in your life? If you are a theist (someone who believes there is a God), how would your life be different if there is no God? If you are an atheist (someone who does not believe in God), how would your life be different if there is a God? If you are agnostic (unsure if there is a God), what difference would it make in your life if you were sure?
2) Listen to these two songs. They have very different explanations about what the world would be like if there was no God, or no belief in God. Can you state their belief about God and religion in one sentence? Do you agree with either of them?
1) What difference does God make in your life? If you are a theist (someone who believes there is a God), how would your life be different if there is no God? If you are an atheist (someone who does not believe in God), how would your life be different if there is a God? If you are agnostic (unsure if there is a God), what difference would it make in your life if you were sure?
2) Listen to these two songs. They have very different explanations about what the world would be like if there was no God, or no belief in God. Can you state their belief about God and religion in one sentence? Do you agree with either of them?