Coloradomtnman
Rational and proud of it.
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Howdy all. I don't expect or suspect that I shall change anyone's preconceived and established beliefs concerning God. It seems to me that some folks are naturally inclined to believe in God while others are naturally inclined to reject Him.
Some see purpose in everything that exists in the universe while others see no purpose at all. I happen to see purpose. I see the purpose for the sun. There's a purpose for the earth. There's a purpose for trees. There's a purpose for water. Etc.! It simply seems logical to me that if everything has a purposed then they were purposed to exist. I see beautiful and intricate design in almost everything I look at. So it seems logical to me that an intelligent Designer would have a purpose for His design.
It doesn't seem logical to me to believe that the existence of matter was a mistake. It doesn't seem logical to me that life was a mistake. It doesn't seem logical to me to believe that reason and purpose were mistakes.
So, for me, my belief in God isn't just based on blind faith but on a sense of logic as well.
And for me, the beauty of the universe; just to ponder the symmetry & function is awe inspiring.
Would you be open to explaining how you get from beauty to a personal God?
Here's one possible explanation from another point of view:
https://www.ted.com/talks/denis_dutton_a_darwinian_theory_of_beauty