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Why People Believe in God?
On the surface, the answer seems so simple. But deep inside the believer are many reasons to believe in God, most of which you have not heard of. If you believe in God, exploring the reasons for your faith is a new experience. Some may discourage you from this journey, but studying your faith is very rewarding. It will change your view on life.
If you believe in God, take a moment now and think about your faith. Why do you believe in God? Really, think back on how you acquired your faith. Think about why you don’t change faiths. Don’t be discouraged, it is OK to ask this question. Take this opportunity to explore yourself.
This site is devoted to exploring the religious experience. Why Adam and Eve Created God by J. Sonnenberg is the culmination of 15 years of research into this topic. It answers the question. Here you can preview the book, read additional related material, and contribute to the topic.
Why do you believe in God?
Its probably not your own doing. There are so many reasons people believe in God, most all of which are completely understandable and normal. And none of which have anything to do with supernatural events, divine interventions, revelations from heaven, or the work of a deity. So why do people believe?
The question perplexes many, yet is so simple to answer. To see the answer, we must just step back and look at our world. If we ask a thousand people that question, we get a thousand different answers. But when we look at the distribution of people holding various beliefs, the answer jumps out at us. Your parents made you.
| Country | Primary religion | Percent |
| Ecuador | Catholic | 95% |
| Finland | Lutheran | 97% |
| Greece | Greek Orthodox | 97% |
| Tunisia | Muslim | 99% |
| Iran | Shi’a Muslim | 93% |
| Israel | Jewish | 83% |
Do you see the answer? If you live in Ecuador, you would probably be Catholic. Why? Your parents, their friends, neighbors, and community all hold Catholic beliefs, and this is what you grew up with. Being Catholic seems totally natural to you, and you wonder why all people aren’t Catholic. Further reinforcing your convictions are the emotions and psychological reactions you feel when considering other religions, or doubting your own. Questioning your faith would mean denying your parents, friends, loved ones, and even denying your country. Growing up in this community, you would be Catholic. But, there is so much to it than family history.
Why do people believe? It is a fascinating question, and looking back at mankind’s rich history of religious and outlandish beliefs can be quite entertaining. For some, it can be a bit painful. We are a species of believers ready to embrace ideas that meet our many needs. We have a lot of emotional and psychological needs that in some cases, only a religion can provide. Our beliefs are personal, and an integral part of who we are. This book uncovers the origins of religious beliefs and reveals why they perpetuate even today. It looks at the history of religious thought, and the evolution of various religious ideas. You will see why intelligent people will believe not just in Gods and the supernatural, but often believe in completely outrageous ideas. With history as a backdrop, this book delves into the wide array of emotional, social, intellectual, logical and psychological factors that made ancient people create God and still cause the majority of us to believe in some form of those gods. Popular religions with very contradictory ideas are found all around the globe, which show us that the actual teachings of a religion are not all that important. Ideas are not why people believe. All the other factors are. This book develops a clear picture of what religious belief really is, encouraging you to break down the barriers it places around your mind, your life, and your society.
Believing in God is Quite Normal
Why Adam and Eve Created God explains religion in a way that has never been done before. Belief in God is not abnormal, wrong, bad, stupid, illogical, or naive. Billions believe – it is quite normal. My book will show you the logic, reasoning, motives, and history of your faith. You will see there are many many reasons people believe. Once you understand them, the "light will come on". That feeling of revelation is not unique to religion. You will feel released, renewed, and emotionally invigorated because you will see that you can leave your faith behind, live life, and discard many phobias you’ve accumulated.
I hope we can help build a society that is inspired by love, not fear. One where people are encouraged to use clear-thinking intelligence when making judgments, to doubt bad ideas, to trust ourselves instead of a god, and to judge actions with regard to their effects. Our godless community can be far more harmonious than any religion has ever accomplished. It starts by understanding our own nature.
Read on and see why we created God, why many still believe, and find the courage to be free. The reasons why.