Eorl wrote:real life wrote:fresco wrote:Real Life
No,
The theist or agnostic might argue that if "God" is a "supernatural being" then "he" might chose "not to reveal himself ." If this thesis is adopted, the proposer can no longer talk in terms of "traditional knowledge".
If you believe that God has chosen not to reveal Himself, then do you also believe He failed? Because many people, most in fact, know that God exists.
Perhaps "hopes" is better word than "knows" in this case real life ?
Many who "knew" have come to realise they didn't "know" but just "hoped" really really hard. They also realised that those around them who professed to "know" also did not, but would never admit it.
I think know is the more accurate word.
When I pray regarding something over which I have no control or influence and my prayer is answered, and this happens repeatedly, then "hopes' is not accurate.
Fresco wants to propose that God has not revealed Himself, but actually He has. The Bible accurately portrays God's relationship to man and how that relationship is established.
If anyone wants to test this, it is very simple.
1. Determine from the Bible how and under what conditions God says He will answer prayer.
2. Be sure you are continually meeting those conditions.
3. Pray often and specifically regarding your request.