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Can one justify their belief in Islam using a chain of objective, logical arguments?
Or at some point, does there have to be a leap of faith?
Or at some point, does there have to be a leap of faith?
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Most don't seem to view faith as inherently irrational, rather admirable, hence you may struggle to get an answer.
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I've yet to see a rational, logical and coherent argument for Islam's truth that doesn't rely on circular reasoning.
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Most don't seem to view faith as inherently irrational, rather admirable, hence you may struggle to get an answer.
Most don't seem to view faith as inherently irrational, rather admirable, hence you may struggle to get an answer.
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(Original post by Abu_Lahab)
Can one justify their belief in Islam using a chain of objective, logical arguments?
Or at some point, does there have to be a leap of faith?
Can one justify their belief in Islam using a chain of objective, logical arguments?
Or at some point, does there have to be a leap of faith?
For me there is no logical arguement you can put forward to prove the existence of anything, but instead there are questions like "who created everything?" which can provide the basis of a faith.
Basically if you have a non believer and you want to convince them there is a God, you can't.
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I think to believe in any religion or God is a leap of faith, and I say this being religious myself.
For me there is no logical arguement you can put forward to prove the existence of anything, but instead there are questions like "who created everything?" which can provide the basis of a faith.
Basically if you have a non believer and you want to convince them there is a God, you can't.
I think to believe in any religion or God is a leap of faith, and I say this being religious myself.
For me there is no logical arguement you can put forward to prove the existence of anything, but instead there are questions like "who created everything?" which can provide the basis of a faith.
Basically if you have a non believer and you want to convince them there is a God, you can't.
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Basically, do you believe in Islam knowing that you cannot prove it to yourself with absolute certainty if you wanted to?
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I think to believe in any religion or God is a leap of faith, and I say this being religious myself.
I think to believe in any religion or God is a leap of faith, and I say this being religious myself.
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(Original post by SGHD26716)
I think to believe in any religion or God is a leap of faith, and I say this being religious myself.
For me there is no logical arguement you can put forward to prove the existence of anything, but instead there are questions like "who created everything?" which can provide the basis of a faith.
Basically if you have a non believer and you want to convince them there is a God, you can't.
I think to believe in any religion or God is a leap of faith, and I say this being religious myself.
For me there is no logical arguement you can put forward to prove the existence of anything, but instead there are questions like "who created everything?" which can provide the basis of a faith.
Basically if you have a non believer and you want to convince them there is a God, you can't.
Regardless of religious texts, belief in religion is always a leap of faith
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(Original post by Abu_Lahab)
A leap of faith is "an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved or known."
Basically, do you believe in Islam knowing that you cannot prove it to yourself with absolute certainty if you wanted to?
A leap of faith is "an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved or known."
Basically, do you believe in Islam knowing that you cannot prove it to yourself with absolute certainty if you wanted to?
I cannot prove that there is a god but I believe that there is
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Out of interest - what is the "default" view, in your eyes? (ie. are people born with a complete ignorance to religion, or are people born with a "naturally occurring" belief in whichever deity you believe in)
Out of interest - what is the "default" view, in your eyes? (ie. are people born with a complete ignorance to religion, or are people born with a "naturally occurring" belief in whichever deity you believe in)
Personally, I think people aren't born with a naturally occurring belief.
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(Original post by Abu_Lahab)
does this not feel like you're gambling your life? Not being certain of the outcome, yet committing your life to it regardless?
does this not feel like you're gambling your life? Not being certain of the outcome, yet committing your life to it regardless?
Not only Sikhs can achieve salvation, anyone who lives their life in a good way can.
I don't see how I'm gambling my life though. Even if there isn't a God, what harm is it in believing if it makes me a better person anyway.
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(Original post by SGHD26716)
We are obviously influenced by the people around us.
Personally, I think people aren't born with a naturally occurring belief.
We are obviously influenced by the people around us.
Personally, I think people aren't born with a naturally occurring belief.
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For me, as my life has gone on my belief in God overtime has increased. I won't say reasons.
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(Original post by SGHD26716)
Is this not obvious though?
For me, as my life has gone on my belief in God overtime has increased. I won't say reasons.
Is this not obvious though?
For me, as my life has gone on my belief in God overtime has increased. I won't say reasons.
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(Original post by Abu_Lahab)
Can one justify their belief in Islam using a chain of objective, logical arguments?
Can one justify their belief in Islam using a chain of objective, logical arguments?
(Original post by Abu_Lahab)
Or at some point, does there have to be a leap of faith?
Or at some point, does there have to be a leap of faith?
Like there is in most (if not all) beliefs
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(Original post by SGHD26716)
I'm a Sikh, so my religion simply teaches to live your life as a morally good person and you'll achieve salvation.
Not only Sikhs can achieve salvation, anyone who lives their life in a good way can.
I don't see how I'm gambling my life though. Even if there isn't a God, what harm is it in believing if it makes me a better person anyway.
I'm a Sikh, so my religion simply teaches to live your life as a morally good person and you'll achieve salvation.
Not only Sikhs can achieve salvation, anyone who lives their life in a good way can.
I don't see how I'm gambling my life though. Even if there isn't a God, what harm is it in believing if it makes me a better person anyway.
I see where you're coming from, but for me it comes down to having beliefs that I can say reflect reality rather than beliefs that don't? if that makes sense
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(Original post by _gcx)
I have seen many on here claim otherwise; ie. that people are born with a natural belief in and urge to submit to/serve "God", but then stray away from the "correct path". You can see how people think that way, considering their upbringing.
I have seen many on here claim otherwise; ie. that people are born with a natural belief in and urge to submit to/serve "God", but then stray away from the "correct path". You can see how people think that way, considering their upbringing.
Idgaf what people do tbh. Only two types of people in this world, good and bad.
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