Can God's existence be sufficient enough to put trust in Him

Cards (12)

  • what is the evil and suffering argument indicating?
    no it is not enough- evil and suffering challenge trust. Anselm's definition of God as greatest conceivable being can severely be challenged by the problem of evil which ultimately challenges trust in God. This trust does not automatically resolve the complex issue of why evil and suffering exists if God is labelled all-powerful and loving.
  • what biblical evidence supports evil and suffering challenging trust?
    "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? (Psalm 22:1)
  • what is the belief in Gods perfection and Benevolence arguing?
    yes- belief in Gods existence aligns with understanding God as perfect and benevolent. When accepting these terms, trust follows naturally. A loving and benevolent God is worthy of trust as such would only act out of good for humanity. Belief in inherent goodness can lead to placing trust in God's actions and intentions.
  • what is subjectivity and interpretation arguing?
    no- belief in God is based on individual personal interpretations of religious texts, philosophical viewpoint and life in diverse ways. This subjectivity in interpretation means that a shared belief in God's greatness doesn't automatically lead to uniform trust in God.
  • what did Friedrich Nietzsche argue about subjectivity and interpretations?
    he was a 19th century German philosopher who argued that trust in God is influenced by subjective interpretations, making it diverse and reflective of personal and cultural inclinations. "In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs, it is a rule"
  • what is faith as foundation for trust arguing?
    yes- Anselm's definition of God as greatest conceivable being supporting the idea that Gods existence is a foundation for trust. believing in the existence of a being greater than anything else means that this being is trustworthy as this is greater quality than untrustworthiness.
  • what biblical evidence supports the belief in gods perfection and benevolence view?
    "The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his work" (Psalm 145:17)
  • what biblical evidence supports faith as a foundation for trust?
    "And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him" (Hebrew 11:6)
  • what does God's greatness doesn't ensure trustworthiness argue?
    no- belief in God's greatness, while signifying an acknowledgement of God's immense power and perfection doesn't guarantee God's trustworthiness; It only means powerful and perfect. Trust involves assessing intentions, actions and consistency, which may not be directly deduced from the concept of greatness.
  • what biblical evidence supports the idea that Gods greatness doesn't ensure trust?
    "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:9)
  • what does historical and cultural differences argue?
    yes- belief in Gods existence is deeply ingrained on human history, culture and societies. Many individuals believe their faith is influenced by teachings, traditions and stories passed down through generations. This creates a strong foundation for trust in God., as it provides a sense of continuity, consistency and shared beliefs, reinforcing God as trustworthy.
  • what biblical evidence supports historical and cultural evidence?
    "But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children" (Psalm 103:17)