Locke explains how we KNOW that God exists. He explains states that God isn't necessarily an innate idea. But, we know that God does exist although he/she/it leaves no evidence of being a true life form.
I would have to disagree that we as humans just KNOW that God exists. It is apparent that some people believe in the idea of a God, where as other do not. But, once again, when we are born, we have NO knowledge of any type of God, until however, we are taught about it. From then on we search for evidence to further prove this theology, and when some unexplainable event happens, we tend to say it was a miracle of God. I disagree because, what if someone was NEVER EVER told about a greater being such as a God, and that person lived life without ever knowing of the idea altogether. That means that person wouldn't have thoughts about God, therefore the belief in God is not an innate idea. They may possibly end up forming some kind of thought that maybe there is SOMETHING, but that could only be done through the prosses of actually thinking, comparing, and recognizing, which are all innate properties.
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Not all humans know that God exists or know if God exits at all, just because of the simple fact that God doe snot leave any evidence behind. I'm pretty sure if god just showed up
on CNN showing his magical powers and preaching about his works people would believe, but even then people will still doubt he is God. i also believe that idea of knowing God exists is innateness is false, we do learn about it and question it later.
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