Is faith sufficient reason for belief in God’s existence?

• what does faith as a personal experience and conviction argue?

  yes- Faith is often seen as a deeply personal and experiential aspect of one's belief system. Individuals argue that faith, rooted in personal experiences, feelings, and convictions, serves as a sufficient reason for believing in God's existence. For many believers, faith is a transformative and meaningful experience that provides them with a sense of purpose, hope, and a connection to something greater than themselves.
• what biblical evidence supports faith as a personal experience and conviction?

  "For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
• what does existential fulfilment and meaning through faith?

  yes - Faith is viewed by some as a source of existential fulfilment and meaning in life. Believers argue that faith provides a framework

  within which they can make sense of their existence, the purpose of life, and the moral values they hold dear. It offers comfort, solace, and a sense of belonging in a complex and often uncertain world.
• what biblical evidence supports existential fulfilment and meaning through faith?

  "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." - Hebrews

  11:6
• what does Richard Dawkins' critique of faith and evidence argue

  no- Richard Dawkins, a prominent atheist and evolutionary biologist, argues against faith as a sufficient reason for belief in God's existence. He contends that faith, often defined as believing without evidence or against evidence, is not a reliable path to truth. Dawkins emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and reason in understanding the natural world and criticizes faith for its potential to perpetuate false beliefs.
• what biblical evidence supports Dawkins' critique of faith and evidence?


  "Faith is the great cop-out, the great excuse to evade the need to think and evaluate evidence. Faith is the belief in spite of, even perhaps because of, the lack of evidence." - Richard Dawkins, "The God Delusion"
• what does David Hume's scepticism on miracles and religious beliefs?

  no - David Hume, an influential philosopher of the 18th century, was sceptical about accepting religious beliefs based on faith alone. He argued that claims of miracles and extraordinary events, often cited as reasons for faith, should be approached with scepticism and subjected to rigorous evidence-based scrutiny. Hume emphasized the need for empirical evidence and rational inquiry to substantiate religious claims.
• what biblical evidence supports Humes scepticism on miracles and religious beliefs?

  "A wise man … proportions his belief to the evidence." - David Hume, "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding"
• what does diversity of faith and reliance on indoctrination?


  Critics argue that the diverse range of religious beliefs worldwide, often shaped by cultural, geographical, and social factors, raises doubts about the sufficiency of faith as a reason for belief in God's existence. They contend that faith is sometimes a result of indoctrination from a young age rather than a product of reasoned reflection. The vast array of conflicting faiths implies that faith alone may not be a sufficient basis for asserting the truth of a particular belief.
• what biblical evidence supports diversity of faith and reliance on indoctrination?


  "We are what we are because of the indoctrinations we have experienced." - Abhijit Naskar, "Human Making is Our Mission: A Treatise on Parenting"
• what does historical and cultural foundation of faith argue?


  yes-Many religious believers point to the historical

  and cultural foundations of their faith as sufficient reason for their belief in God. The teachings, scriptures, rituals, and traditions passed down through generations are viewed as evidence of the existence of a divine being. These believers hold that the enduring nature of their faith across different cultures and times is a testament to its validity and

  significance.
• what biblical evidence supports historical and cultural foundation of faith?


  "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." - Romans 10:17