It's a fair and important question, and you're allowed to ask it. Many thoughtful people come to believe God is real through a mix of things: the existence of the universe, the human sense of meaning and morality, the historical person of Jesus, and personal experience. Faith isn't the absence of questions; it's a step you take while still carrying some.
Some people assume faith is for those who don't ask hard questions. The opposite is true. Curiosity is welcome here. Exploring whether God is real is one of the most worthwhile questions a person can chase, and you don't have to silence your mind to do it.
No single argument forces belief, but together these give many people real confidence:
You don't have to resolve every doubt before you explore God. A good next step is simple and honest: read about the life of Jesus in the Gospel of John, and try praying even a hesitant prayer like, 'God, if you're real, I want to know.' Many people who started exactly there found that the search was met.
Yes. Many scientists are people of faith, and many Christians see science as exploring a world God made. Faith and science ask different kinds of questions, and for most believers they fit together rather than compete.
A great starting point is to read the Gospel of John, ask honest questions, and pray simply and sincerely. Talking with people of faith who welcome your doubts, like our team at Mount Pleasant, also helps.
Doubt isn't the opposite of faith; it's often part of it. You are welcome here exactly as you are, questions and all. Faith usually grows in honest community, not in isolation.
No pressure, no pretending. Come check it out, or reach out and we'll talk through whatever you're wondering.
This is a pastoral overview from the team at Mount Pleasant Christian Church, offered in love. It isn't a substitute for professional medical or mental-health care. If you're in crisis, please call or text 988.