Does philosophy favor God exists, or it does not.

Philosophy is a human discipline investigating everything on the basis of reason and intelligence, investigating with focus on the ultimate grounds of existence or reality.

First, it investigages the who, what, when, where, why and how of an event or a fact or a phenomenon or a belief or even what is certainty as distinct from and opposed to doubt.

My on finding is that philosophy favors the existence of God, becaise ultimately God is the explanation for everything, period.

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yrger · 80-89, M

@Abstraction

You say: "There are some very good arguments that defend the notion that God exists. There are also very good arguments the other way."

Let you and me be reasonable, no resorting to personal abuse, what is your preference, God exists or not, and why?

My preference is that God exists, otherwise nothing at all makes sense.

[quote]Abstraction · 61-69, M

Unlike SW, philosophy takes a rational approach to the topic without resorting to personal abuse and wild logical leaps. There are some very good arguments that defend the notion that God exists. There are also very good arguments the other way. What this means is that both positions are reasonable and can be defended from the perspective of philosophy. Like science, philosophy should be pursued dispassionately and respectfully.

But once the discussion gets to SW it's just an emotive bun-fight that doesn't resemble a rational argument very much on either side.[/quote]

Abstraction · 61-69, M

@yrger I believe God exists, yes. My reasons for believing this are many - but ultimately an initial unexpected encounter with God when I was searching. Following that many profound experiences, the profundity and beauty of the person of Christ and his teaching; my exploration of philosophy, physics, science, psychology, neuroscience, biology, ethics/morality, other religions/ world views, life experiences... and very serious exploration of Scripture. I haven't stuck to things that confirm what I think, I've stared truth in the face and been willing for it to yield what it might. I would add the impact on my life, on who it has made me, on the consistency of how applying the ethos in real life really works. In fact, all the mess in my life - and there's been some - has been when I've deviated from that path. By the way, doesn't make me feel morally superior or judge other people or tell them how to live, it helps me see below the surface and love people.

Abstraction · 61-69, M

@yrger You need to click the reply on the person's chat box. If you look below my text here you will see the reply and the arrow. The box you are using is starting a new conversation and confusing people.