Is it normal that i want to believe in god but i cant?

What does "be a good christian" even mean? No ones perfect. Even Christians make mistakes. Everyone lies. Everyone cheats. Humans. That's what we are.

Don't feel bad if you have doubts, No one is never sure until it is our time to go.

The same thing happened to me a few years ago and to be honest the "realization" really messed up my life. Hell is in your head and mine literally brought me there. I'm on some sort of journey though (well, we all are obviously) from a spiritual perspective and I know for a fact it is nowhere near over. I can't seem to just let it go, but I also can't just DECIDE to believe something. Christianity is great for many people, but even a little bit of true questioning and researching puts you in a position you can't go back from unless you actively choose close-mindedness.

I felt that way for a long time. I learned that I just have to be true to myself by living life in a way that stays true to my convictions. Being a "good christian" is not really a good goal to have even if you do believe in God and the Bible and all that comes with that. It's too broad & often legalistically defined. I would consider myself a christian now- after years of doubting God, anger at the churchgoers for being pompous hypocrites, and wrestling with separating what I believe from everything I was taught at church and by my parents since I was a little kid. Part of growing up is figuring out what you believe to the extent that you can defend your strongest personal beliefs. Best wishes on figuring out where you will stand regarding the truths you hold to be of highest importance.

I was the same, for a long time I tried believing in God but I just can't. The weird thing is, I do believe in UFOs, ghosts and other paranormal stuff.

It sounds to me like you are an atheist in denial. And you need to worry more about your own sanity rather than your parents happiness.

If you cannot get yourself to believe then take that as it is and deal with it. Because he isn't real. He is just an imaginary friend people made up to get control over mass populations of people.

Hi, maybe you are practicing religion and not Christianity. I would like to invite you to a facebook site that has a lit of great and caring people. We will not judge you, but maybe we can offer some words that may help. Please check out Disciples for Christ. I would like to see u there. Maybe you need to find good people who believe in a good God ;)

Fuck science? Wow that was the most idiotic thing I've ever heard coming from someone who's using this site. If it wasn't for science we would have this site. There would be no medication to keep you alive past the age of 23. There is no such thing as god and if you closed minded, make believers would just open a book besides the bible you would understand more about life. Hey OP have you ever noticed that the most racist and homophobic people are usually religious? The bible is all bullshit because extraordinary events call for extraordinary evidence. No way a 700 year old man fit 2 of every creature on the planet on a boat for 40 days. Wtf did they eat? Oh my goodness some people are so close minded and ignorant it makes humanity look horrible. As for the OP go on YouTube and look up Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins. You'd be glad you did so you won't have to live a lie for the rest of your life

I'm identical to u! I was raised a christian but now am leaning towards science. I don't think there is a god anymore.

It does not matter what you are raised as. What you believe is what you believe. Why you cant force someone into a religion since people already have a belief of how things work and how things go.

Don't worry about what anybody else tells you man rationalization, reason, and logic are the key elements of what makes humans considerably different from all other animals. However faith is the opposite of all those things. thus religion is not good at all simply put. think about to yourself if you need to ignore your instinctive rationalizing abilities to believe something that is often times promoted by lies do you think its true?

I am going through a similar situation and you know what that question is for you and you only to answer. Everyone will try to feed you their own beliefs on the low but when you feel that way it means its time to start searching. I have chosen to believe in God because I have had a personal experience with him that know one else can take away, now it is your time to ask yourself and no one else this question. I just heard something in church that was good though when we have all these questions we will go crazy trying to find the answer when God wants to tell us but we cant hear because we won't let him. That's not to persuade you but just a little nugget that gave me clarity.

i think you need to talk to your parents about thins and thay can help you get on trake but after it all it is yopur desition to give in to GOD!!!!!!!

God really blessed be when he did something so great that I have never had a reason to doubt him. Remember when Jesus told Thomas, "Blessed is he who has not seen, and yet believed." ?

But God is so wonderful, he let me see!!! Ok here's what happened ..

I was like 8 years old, and I woke up in the middle of the night when I felt that someone was holding my hand and sort of massaging it. It was a woman's hand, so I figured it was my mom, but then I didn't feel any rings or bracelets on it or anything. (Oh yeah and I was on my side sleeping on the edge of the bed) When I woke up completely, I opened my eyes, and I knew immediately who it was because I have a portrait of her in my room. So she kept massaging my hand and said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." and her voice was like echoing but yet it's like I could only hear it inside my own head. (sorry i'm not good at explaining things) I was completely shocked, so I didn't say anything, and when she was leaving, I tried to say "I love you" but I just couldn't. I flipped over to my left side when I thought that she had left, but she was standing in front of her portrait with her arms raised up, and as she was doing that, she sort of faded away, it's like she disintegrated.
I found out what she meant when she said she would protect me. (it's a little personal, but if you want to know, just ask!)

There have been moments in my life that, if that hadn't happened, I would probably be doubting of God, but he truly blessed me! And he blesses every single one of us. God has given me this opportunity to share my experience, so please don't forget about God. When you think about it, he really is the only thing that matters, we just get distracted with worldy things. don't forget to read the bible and to keep practicing your love to Jesus .... AMEN(:

He who knows love knows god