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Blaise Pascal has been described as a theistic humanist. He recognised that the existence of God can not be proved, but thought it wise to believe, just in case:Belief is a wise wager. Granted that faith cannot be proved, what harm will come to you if you gamble on its truth and it proves false? If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Wager, then, without hesitation, that He exists.
Although unable to prove the existence of God, he also thought that humans had a spiritual need that could only be filled by belief:There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.
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∙ 8y agoBlaise Pascal has been described as a theistic humanist. He recognised that the existence of God can not be proved, but thought it wise to believe, just in case:Belief is a wise wager. Granted that faith cannot be proved, what harm will come to you if you gamble on its truth and it proves false? If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Wager, then, without hesitation, that He exists.
Although unable to prove the existence of God, he also thought that humans had a spiritual need that could only be filled by belief:
There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.
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Where can you find the video of the proof of God's existence?
There is no proof of God existing, though there is also no proof that he doesn't. It's all a matter of belief, until we can prove or disprove God's existence.
Is there proof of thor existence?
Thor, the Norse god of thunder (not war as sometimes mistakenly portrayed - that was Tyr his half brother), has no proof of existence other than the belief that people have in him or any God.
What are the three principles of Jewish faith?
Belief in God Belief in the Torah Belief in the existence of the soul, which is responsible to God
What are you called if you don't believe in god at all?
A lack of belief in God is called Atheism. Being an atheist can range from an absense of belief in God to the active belief that God does not exist. Only about 11% of American's consider themselves to be atheists (Harris Interactive).
Who made the 5 poofs for the existence of god?
a proof of something is a undisputable fact therefore "God" has no proof on existence because no man knows 100% he's there
What was the belief called that acknowledged the existence of God?
The belief in the existence of God is called theism. It is the view that at least one deity exists.
Who is the man who discovered the proof of God's existence?
Adam.
Is religious experience good evidence of the existence of God?
Religious experience is a subjective phenomenon and can vary greatly among individuals. While it may provide personal conviction or belief in the existence of a higher power for some, it is not considered conclusive evidence of God's existence as it cannot be independently verified or tested. Ultimately, the interpretation and significance of religious experiences are highly subjective and can vary based on individual beliefs and cultural context.
What are the 3 main teachings of judaism?
Belief in One God Belief in the Torah Awareness of the existence of the soul and its responsibility to God
What are the Jewish core values?
Belief in One God Belief in the existence of the soul, free-will and responsibility Belief in the Torah
What does Agnosticism mean?
The belief that there can be no proof either that God exists or that God does not exist.
What are opinions about how God is a belief?
OpinionReligious belief leads one to have faith there is God and religious belief is the unquestioning acceptance of a religious dogma in the absence of proof. God requires faith. The essence of religious belief is faith.OpinionOn the other hand, there is no evidence that supports God is only a "belief." Religious belief leads one to have faith there is God, but belief in God can also lead one to seek religion. Religious fundamentalists may rely on dogma in the absence of proof when it comes to believing in God, but atheists also hold a BELIEF in the non-existence of God by employing no less dogma. Believing that God exists in the absence of direct observable evidence obviously requires faith. No one can say for sure what is the "essence" of religious faith when faith itself varies from person to person.
