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\u201cFor what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made\u201d (Romans 1:19,20).<\/p>\n
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE EXPRESSION \u201cPREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE\u201d? It\u2019s a cumbersome string of words, I\u2019ll grant you, but it contains a useful idea. The preponderance of the evidence means \u201cthe greater weight of evidence.\u201d Disputed questions are (or should be) settled in this way. When all the evidence has been heard and all the arguments made, on which side does the evidence weigh more heavily? In which direction do the scales tip?<\/p>\n
The existence of God is a disputed question, to say the least. And it seems that disbelief is the \u201ctrending\u201d position right now. Yet the evidence has not changed; it is what it has always been. And no matter what the social, cultural, and political pressures may be, our task also remains unchanged. We must decide whether the evidence is heavier on the side of belief or disbelief.<\/p>\n
Now, it is one thing to sit safely in Starbucks and debate the existence of God. But what if your life depended on it? Suppose you were going to be asked whether God exists, an envelope would be opened revealing the truth of the matter (\u201cMay I have the envelope, please?\u201d), and if your answer was wrong, you would be taken outside and shot to death. What would you do? You would ignore the opinion polls and hang your hopes on whichever position had the greater evidence.<\/em> With your life on the line, you would disregard even your own prejudices. Only one thing would matter: the actual evidence.<\/em><\/p>\n Paul argued that God\u2019s \u201ceternal power and divine nature\u201d are clearly seen \u201cin the things that have been made.\u201d Many have agreed, including Joseph Addison, who was no fool when he wrote, \u201cThe Hand that made us is Divine.\u201d It is reason<\/em> (based on thoughtful observation and not childish simplicity) that urges this conclusion.<\/p>\n What though, in solemn Silence, all Gary Henry \u2013 WordPoints.com + AreYouaChristian.com<\/p>\n
Move round the dark terrestrial Ball?
What tho\u2019 nor real Voice nor Sound
Amid their radiant Orbs be found?
In Reason\u2019s Ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth a glorious Voice,
For ever singing, as they shine,
The Hand that made us is Divine.
(Joseph Addison)<\/p>\n