The question of whether or not God exists has been a subject of discussion for thousands of years, and it is an important discussion. Whether it is rational to believe in God or not is another story, just like believing in God himself, this topic has sparked much discussion. It is one thing to discuss whether God is real or not, and it is another to discuss whether it is rational to believe in God or not. I believe that even though there is no convincing evidence or argument that God exists, I still believe that it is still rational to believe that God exists. I think this because believing in God is not just believing that He exists, but believing that it can bring good to our lives that we would not otherwise do. This teaches us to have a moral responsibility not only towards others, but towards ourselves. It's obvious that many people believe in God, but many of us choose to do so for reasons other than simply believing in God. I believe that just because there is no proof does not mean that God does not exist. As I said, God brings more to our lives than just a belief, but also the ability to realize a better one. And even though God is just an imaginary figure, he is an imaginary figure who brings hope and goodness into our lives, which we can never ignore. Just because there's no proof doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I don't believe that people believe in God simply because they believe God exists, but because He gives them something that others cannot. It brings people together and gives them hope in the worst of times, and it can fill voids in people's lives that are pretty impossible to fill. It also gives them a reason to live, and a moral reason at that. However, this is also a problem in the discussion in the middle of the document... It would be fair to judge someone, because they choose to believe in a greater force. However, even though it is impossible to know whether God exists or not, I believe that it is rational to believe in God because he brings positive things into our lives. So, ultimately, I believe we all need to at least remain agnostic and be open to different possibilities. It is likely that the evidence suggesting that God exists will never surface, but what we must do is make the choice to believe or not. Introduction to philosophy: classic and contemporary readings. New York: Oxford UP, 2004. N. pag. Print.Pojman, Louis P. "The problem of evil and the rationality of faith." Introduction to philosophy: classic and contemporary readings. New York: Oxford UP, 2004. N. pag. Print.