Is there a God?

The question about God’s existence has sparked countless debates, shaped civilisations and influenced billions of lives. In this new series, Bruce Miller attempts to answer some of the most-Googled questions about God

Many people assume that belief in God requires taking a blind leap of faith - abandoning human reason for wishful thinking. But this approach would be intellectually irresponsible. Just as we make informed decisions every day - from car purchases to career choices - based on available evidence, we can also examine the question of God’s existence by using our reasoning abilities. 

Consider how a jury operates: they must decide “beyond reasonable doubt” based on compelling evidence, not absolute certainty. Similarly, when exploring God’s existence, we’re looking for sufficiently convincing evidence to reach a reasonable conclusion. This doesn’t eliminate all doubts, but it moves us beyond mere speculation. 

Imagine standing in a dark room, wondering whether someone else is there with you. Each piece of evidence is like lighting a candle - with each new light, the room becomes clearer, and you become more confident about what you’re seeing.  

Four specific “candles” illuminate the question of God’s existence: logic, science, morality, and experience.