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If you do, why do you believe in God? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by sloppysol@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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As simple as possible to summarize the best way you can, first, please. Feel free to expand after, or just say whatever you want lol. Honest question.

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[–] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I believe in God because I don't believe knowledge is possible without a transcendent being. (e.g. the impossibility of the contrary) Otherwise you are dealing with infinite regress or axiomatic circularity. Materialism breaks down with origin theories. Metaphysics aren't substantial yet exist. Math and logic aren't descriptors of the world but integral to how the world is structured. The Orthodox view is that these principles are a reflection of the divine mind.

(I am an Orthodox Christian)

[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If so, your definition of 'God' is so far removed from what most people take God to mean as to just invite linguistic debates over debates over the thing itself.

[–] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Explain what you think I mean by God.

[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Did you edit your comment to say you were a Christian or did I just miss that? If so, I apologise, your conception of God is quite likely similar to most Christians! I do fail to see how the argument for a transcendent being predicates the Christian God specifically, though, no offense intended.

[–] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

I did edit to say I was a Christian because I realized that would probably make things clearer.

The argumentation for the Christian god goes beyond what I posted here but builds on the concept. No offense taken.