Comments on: Are intelligent people less likely to believe in God?

By: Bob Mathews

Bob Mathews — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:01:14 +0000

Quite right, Peggy; thanks for the comment.

By: Peggy Phillips

Peggy Phillips — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:37:09 +0000

I have known both well-educated, intelligent people who did believe, and some who did not. The same with less educated, less intellectually blessed. I personally believe it is more a function of personal pride (“I am the greatest!”) than of intelligence. It takes a person whose personality will allow them to humble themselves and to realize that there is a God who is in all and over all. That is the person who will believe and follow God.

By: Bob Mathews

Bob Mathews — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:24:49 +0000

Exactly right, Bob, and I think knowledge is one gift from God that satan can be especially subtle with. What often seems totally counterintuitive for man makes perfect sense when considered in light of God’s perfect wisdom — and vice versa.

By: ChristianPF

ChristianPF — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:05:19 +0000

I have seen situations like this often – it seems that often times people allow a gift that God has given them to get in the way of their belief or walk with God.
It seems to be a constant struggle for man to become “independent” from God. I even see it creeping in my own life when I am not paying attention – if I am trying too hard to store up money – in order to insulate myself from problems (i.e. not need to trust in God)
There is a tricky balance of doing the best with what we have and realizing that we will always need to depend on God.

By: Bob Mathews

Bob Mathews — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:13:15 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation Mark; I’ll check it out.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:00:38 +0000

You should read Can a Smart Person Believe in God?
by Michael Guillen. It’s a great short read but with some very important points.

http://www.cathedralgifts.com/cansmpebeing.html