Arguing your Philosophical Claim

Student's name: Emmanuel Domenech

Professor's name: Dr. Tina Wood

Topic: Organizing the Claims and Counterclaims

Institution: University of Maryland University College

Date: April 28, 2019

Does God really exist?

Claim: God does exist

First, it is imperative that the complexity of the universe indicates there is a designer who put it in place. Scientists have for long tried to convince humanity that an explosion of energy and light led to what we can see today including the universe as well as flora and fauna. However, this view leaves numerous gaps and disconnects. For instance, what led to the explosion? How did organisms start to be? Was there matter before the explosion happened? These are some of the questions that scientific models will not answer which only gives us one alternative; to believe there is an extraordinary power that led to the creation of the universe and all that it contains.

Additionally, the world is diverse and made up of thousands of cultures and subcultures. Interestingly, all these cultures and subcultures believe there is a supernatural power that balances the forces of nature. It is imperative to note that these cultures do not share language or behaviors, but both have firm beliefs about supernatural power. The fact that these cultures had believed in a supernatural power, it is an indicator that the supernatural power had manifested itself to the cultures which makes their beliefs durable. On the other hand, there are faith situations that indicate the existence of supernatural power. There are medical cases where doctors have ruled out the survival of a patient, but they miraculously survive. This is one of the situations where science is unable to explain some are making one believe that there is a supernatural power that controls nature.

Counter-claim: God does not exist

First, it is imperative that there is no proof or evidence that God exists. In most cases, God's existence is only associated with various natural happenings and creation which cannot amount to absolute proof that God exists. From ancient times, there is no recorded evidence that God ever manifested Himself to people; hence no evidence supporting His existence. This explains why science has failed to prove that God exists because His existence is only associated with happenings.

Additionally, there are atrocities faced by humans such as hurricanes, fires, hunger, and earthquakes among others. For a long time, individuals who believe in God characterize him as a protector and the provider of humans. However, this is not seen as the world continues to face more and more atrocities (Rhodes, 2014)., and even people believing in God would ask, "Where was God?" This means He was not there in the first place.

Further, the number of people who do not believe in God is increasing by the day. Why wouldn't God express Himself and show humanity that He exists? This is a significant question that has been widely asked. Other than letting people who believe in Him facing an uphill task trying to prove His existence, He should manifest Himself. If God exists, He should express Himself to all generations. This should happen mainly due to competing for belief systems that currently exist in the world. Why would He create billions of people who then turn to other gods to worship them? It is seen as illogical which also supports the fact that God does not exist.

Reference

Rhodes, J. H. (2014). Debating the Existence of God: God Exists. Inquiries Journal 6(3), 1-11.