Is There a God? A Series on the Most Googled Questions

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.