A few years ago I became interested in the whole atheism-versus-theism scene, and since then I have probably watched hundreds of videos and read dozens of articles that either attempt to prove that God exists, or attempt to make the concept of God look ridiculous. While watching these videos, I've noticed some common mistakes made by people on both sides of the debate.
First, to my fellow theists: Do NOT try to use the Bible to prove that God exists. This is a textbook example of circular reasoning, and the vast majority of atheists will call you out on it. In the end, that just makes your position look indefensible.
Now for the atheists. I couldn't help but notice you all seem to share this idea of God being a bearded old man in the sky that floats around granting wishes and throwing brimstone at people. So I want to clear some things up. Michelangelo had absolutely NO IDEA what God looked like. God does not have a beard. In fact, God doesn't even have a chin on which to grow a beard, or a face on which to have a chin, or a head, or a neck, or even a torso. You see, God has a condition that is commonly referred to as being immaterial.
Where is God right now? Is he floating around fleshless in the sky somewhere? Nope. You see, one of the consequences of being omnipresent is that you are literally everywhere at once. God is in the sky to exact same degree as he is underground, in outer space, beneath the oceans, and in our homes and bodies. So he doesn't float around. The concept of motion breaks down when you are already everywhere. (Just a side note, in this post I am only talking about God the Father. Jesus was of course able to walk during his earthly ministry, and the Holy Spirit moves from place to place.)
Is God "magical?" Not really. Have you ever had a dream where you could move objects with your mind? That's not magic. Have you ever been playing a video game and interacted with the virtual characters? That's not magic. Our universe exists within the mind of God in the same way that a virtual world exists in a computer, or a dream world exists in the mind of a dreamer. Know what that means? Miracles aren't magic. They're just a simulator interfering with his simulation. Nothing magical about it.
In sum, if you can't attack God for what he is, don't attack him at all. I don't believe in the magical bearded old man in the sky anymore than you do. I do however believe that there is sufficient evidence to prove that our universe is being simulated in the mind of God. I will probably post something about that in the near future.
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