Can atheists disprove the existence of God?

[Dave Slayer]

Can atheists disprove the existence of God?

 

[GojuBrian]

Nu uh...

 

[Evointrinsic]

Absolutely not. However people (not specifically atheists) can disprove perspectives of god.

 

[turnorburn]

This came from a collection of deathbed experiences some saved some not.
Caution this isn't for the weak of heart

THE AWFUL DEATH OF SIR FRANCIS NEWPORT

Sir Francis Newport was trained in early life to understand the great truths of the gospel; and while in early manhood it was hoped that he would become an ornament and a blessing to his family and the nation, the result was far otherwise. He fell into company that corrupted his principles and his morals. He became an avowed infidel, and a life of dissipation soon brought on a disease that was incurable. When he felt that he must die, he threw himself on the bed, and after a brief pause, be exclaimed as follows: "Whence this war in my heart? What argument is there now to assist me against matters of fact? Do I assert that there is no hell, while I feel one in my own bosom? Am I certain there is no after retribution, when I feel present judgment? Do I affirm my soul to be as mortal as my body, when this languishes, and that is vigorous as ever? O that any one would restore unto me that ancient gourd of piety and innocence! Wretch that I am, whither shall I flee from this breast? What will become of me?"

An infidel companion tried to dispel his thoughts, to whom he replied. "That there is a God, I know, because I continually feel the effects of His wrath; that there is a hell I am equally certain, having received an earnest of my inheritance there already in my breast; that there is a natural conscience I now feel with horror and amazement, being continually upbraided by it with my impieties, and all my iniquities, and all my sins brought to my remembrance. Why God has marked me out for an example of His vengeance, rather than you, or any one of my acquaintance, I presume is because I have been more religiously educated, and have done greater despite to the Spirit of grace. O that I was to lie upon the fire that never is quenched a thousand years, to purchase the favor of God and be reunited to Him again! But it is a fruitless wish. Millions of millions of years will bring me no nearer to the end of my torments than one poor hour. O, eternity, eternity! Who can discover the abyss of eternity? Who can paraphrase upon these words - forever and ever?"

Lest his friends should think him insane, he said: "You imagine me melancholy, or distracted. I wish I were either; but it is part of my judgment that I am not. No; my apprehension of persons and things is more quick and vigorous than it was when I was in perfect health; and it is my curse, because I am thereby more sensible of the condition I am fallen into. Would you be informed why I am become a skeleton in three or four days? See now, then. I have despised my Maker, and denied my Redeemer. I have joined myself to the atheist and profane, and continued this course under many convictions, till my iniquity was ripe for vengeance, and the just judgment of God overtook me when my security was the greatest, and the checks of my conscience were the least."

As his mental distress and bodily disease were hurrying him into eternity, he was asked if he would have prayer offered in his behalf; he turned his face, and exclaimed, "Tigers and monsters! are ye also become devils to torment me? Would ye give me prospect of heaven to make my hell more intolerable?"

Soon after, his voice failing, and uttering a groan of inexpressible horror, he cried out, "OH, THE INSUFFERABLE PANGS OF HELL!" and died at once, dropping into the very hell of which God gave him such an awful earnest, to be a constant warning to multitudes of careless sinners. -



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[turnorburn]

This one is beautiful, we have choices just be careful the way you choose.

"CHILDREN, IS THIS DEATH? HOW BEAUTIFUL! HOW BEAUTIFUL!"

A preacher in Oregon, Rev. J. T. Leise, writes us as follows: "I thought it might be to the glory of God to give you an account of my mother's death. She died July 28, 1888, in the township of Winnebago City, Faribault County, Minnesota. About six months before her death I left home to enter the work of the Lord. At that time, and also for years, mother had what we often call an up-and-down experience. About July 1st, of the same year she died, I got word to return home to see her die. On my arrival I found mother very low, but having a strong faith in God. I said, 'Mother, you have a better experience than you have ever had.' 'Yes, Johnnie,' she said, 'about three months ago I got what I have longed for for years.' Mother's disease was of a dropsical character. With limbs swollen, she would suffer intensely; but her faith in Jesus never wavered. She would often speak of the glorious prospects in view. The morning she died, about four o'clock, a sister and I were sitting by her bed fanning her, when she suddenly opened her eyes and said, 'Children, is this death? How beautiful; how beautiful.' I said, 'Mother, you will soon be at rest. It won't be long before you shall have crossed over and are at home.' Mother never could sing to amount to anything, but on this occasion she sang as if inspired from Heaven,


O I long to be there
And His glories to share
And to lean on my Savior's breast.

 

[Jon-Marc]

No, they cannot. You cannot disprove a truth any more than you can prove a lie.

 

[Guest]

Can atheists disprove the existence of God?

If one chooses a specific definition of God, there are two approaches. The first consists of showing how the particular idea is logically inconsistent (e.g., square circle, married bachelor). The second, and significantly more difficult, is to present complete knowledge of the system which encompasses the idea, and then show a complete absence of evidence. This is akin to claiming there is no cheese sandwich in a box, and then looking inside the box to prove so. However, given the abstract nature of god-concepts, this approach is so daunting as the be impossible by impracticality. Let's just say, you're going to win the lottery first.

If you are asking my opinion, then my response would be no.

 

[animal]

Can theists prove the existence of a specific God?

 

[Guest]

Can theists prove the existence of a specific God?

If you are asking my opinion, then my response would be no.

 

[Aero_Hudson]

Let's be honest...atheists and Christians alike cannot prove nor disprove the existence of God. Noone will conclusively know until the day they die.

 

[Jon-Marc]

Can theists prove the existence of a specific God?

Not if that god doesn't exist. There is only ONE God, and everything around us PROVES His existence to those whose eyes are not blind and whose minds are not closed.

Seen on a bumper sticker: "The mind is like a parachute. It has to be open for it to work." The eyes and minds of most people are blind and closed to the truth of God's word that there only ONE God, and he created EVERYTHING that exists. NOTHING can exist without Him.

 

[Carol Lowery]

Uh no............

 

[Shamwow]

Can atheists disprove the existence of God?

Prove to me that a magical pink invisible unicorn is not flying around mars right now.

Also he's immaterial and cannot be detected by any man-made creations.

Go.

 

[GojuBrian]

Can atheists disprove the existence of God?

Prove to me that a magical pink invisible unicorn is not flying around mars right now.

Also he's immaterial and cannot be detected by any man-made creations.

Go.

I can't prove that, but I can give very reasonable arguments that anyone other than a lunatic would believe.

Not if that god doesn't exist. There is only ONE God, and everything around us PROVES His existence to those whose eyes are not blind and whose minds are not closed.

Seen on a bumper sticker: "The mind is like a parachute. It has to be open for it to work." The eyes and minds of most people are blind and closed to the truth of God's word that there only ONE God, and he created EVERYTHING that exists. NOTHING can exist without Him

+1 Brother!!

The other side holds true as well. I think our culture's minds are so open our brains spill out!!

People come up with more reasons NOT to believe in God. They are truly deceived.

 

[Shamwow]

I can't prove that, but I can give very reasonable arguments that anyone other than a lunatic would believe

That's kinda the atheist position.

 

[GojuBrian]

I can't prove that, but I can give very reasonable arguments that anyone other than a lunatic would believe

That's kinda the atheist position.

Atheist don't have a position. They have a non-position. That is the theist position though.

 

[Shamwow]

I can't prove that, but I can give very reasonable arguments that anyone other than a lunatic would believe

That's kinda the atheist position.

Atheist don't have a position. They have a non-position. That is the theist position though.

Their position is that no position is the logical position.

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[GojuBrian]

:crazy

Are you an atheist?

 

[Aero_Hudson]

It's pretty simple...

Christians have faith that God exists and Atheists require tangible proof that they will never find. Both sides have a position. I think it is safe to say that neither side will find out for sure until we leave this earth.

 

[turnorburn]

Atheists have no say in this matter, they can banter raise a ruckus stamp their feet
to no avail but in the end they'll wish they hadn't.

Isaiah 45 15: Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.


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