In Serch of God
4. God–A Source of Conviction
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helplessness that he experiences after the
observation of the universe through a telescope.
All men and women have the feeling that they
suffer from limitations, when they cannot achieve
what they want. These limitations make them feel
helpless. Each one of us has experienced either a
loss, illness, accidents, death or old age. These
experiences repeatedly remind us of the fact that we
are in need of a superior power. Without the help of
such a superior power, we cannot go on in life.
These feelings amount to a psychological proof of
the existence of God. We go through this
psychological experience at some point of time in
our lives. Each one of us, in his inner feelings,
witnesses the existence of God,
The nature of every human being constantly urges
him or her to recognise the need for God. Without
God, our lives cannot be complete. Without the help
of God, we cannot succeed in life.
Man’s position is further illustrated by the
following example.