“Does God Exist?”

Differing World Views

• Atheism• Agnosticism• Pantheism• Panentheism

• Deism• Theism

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

(1 Corinthians 15:58)

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always

abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in

vain in the Lord. (NKJV)

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

(Matthew 7:6)

"Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before

swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear

you in pieces. (NKJV)

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

(1 Timothy 6:3-5)

If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments

over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, useless wranglings of

men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of

gain. From such withdraw yourself. (NKJV)

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

(1 Peter 3:15)

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give

a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

(NKJV)

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

(Romans 1:20)

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly

seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,

(NKJV)

Richard Dawkins

Sam Harris

Daniel Dennett

Christopher Hitchens

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

The Greatest Battle Today: Science vs. Religion

“The great conflict of the 21st century will not be between the West and terrorism. Terrorism is a tactic, not a belief. The true battle

will be between modern civilization and anti-modernists; between those who believe in the primacy of the individual and those who believe that human beings owe their allegiance and identity to a higher authority; between those who give priority to life in this

world and those who believe that human life is mere preparation for an existence beyond life; between those who believe in

science, reason, and logic and those who believe that truth is revealed through Scripture and religious dogma. Terrorism will disrupt and destroy lives. But terrorism itself is not the greatest

danger we face." - Robert Reich, Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School

of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

Christians are “Losers”

"Christianity is a religion for losers!" – Ted Turner

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

“A Sham and a Crutch for Weak-Minded

People”"Organized religion is a sham and a

crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers.  It

tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's

business.“ – Jesse Ventura

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

“Religion can be very, very dangerous.”

"Faith can be very very dangerous, and deliberately to implant it into the vulnerable

mind of an innocent child is a grievous wrong."  The God Delusion Pg. 308

“Those who wish to base their morality literally

on the Bible have either not read it or not understood it...”   The God Delusion Pg. 237

- Richard Dawkins

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

“All religions and all churches are equally

demented”

"All religions and all churches are equally demented in their belief in

divine intervention, divine intercession, or even the existence

of the divine in the first place.“- Christopher Hitchens

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

No world view more reprehensible than a

religious believer.

“There is, in fact, no worldview more reprehensible in its arrogance than that of

a religious believer: the creator of the universe takes an interest in me, approves of me, loves me, and will reward me after

death; my current beliefs, drawn from scripture, will remain the best statement of

the truth until the end of the world; everyone who disagrees with me will spend

an eternity in hell...." ; Page 76

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

“Theology is nothing more than a branch of human

ignorance”

"Theology is nothing more than a branch of human ignorance.  Indeed it is ignorance with

wings!"  Pg 173

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

His Mission: Educate the Masses

"I hope to show that the very idea of religious tolerance - born of the notion that every human being

should be free to believe whatever he wants about God - is one of the principal forces driving us toward

the abyss."  Pg 15

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

The Importance of Belief in a God

Who am I? God’s child Nobody

Where did I come

from?

God created you Random

chance/”goo”

Why am I here? God created

everything

Can’t

answer/random

chance

What happens

after death?

Heaven/Hell Nothing/decay

What is the

meaning of

life/what must I do

with my life?

Eccl. 12:13, 14 Life is empty,

meaningless

Who am I? God’s child Nobody

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

(Psalms 14:1)

The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, They have done abominable works, There is none who does good. (NKJV)

“Does God Exist? – “We Are At War!”

8 Tips For Converting the Skeptic:

1. Pray for them and for the wisdom to know what to say.

2. Make certain you are convicted of your beliefs. 3. Make rational arguments. 4. Show that you are genuinely interested.5. Be patient.6. Lead by example.7. Be firm without being mean.8. Don’t assume things.