User talk:SouthWriter/sandbox/An atheist's objections/@comment-1777104-20100706184957

Destroyanator wonders if "believing God because God gave me faith" is circular reasoning. He figures that I would have to "believe in God" to know that the faith was from Him.

Admittedly, there must be an awareness of God before one can acknowledge He exists. But then, 'God doesn't believe in atheists.' (a bit corny, but so true). Atheism is a state of mind that basically argues against not just he existence of God, but anyone's "right" to be taught such. That state of mind arises from within a rebellious spirit that is in us all. However, most people to not rebel completely, holding instead to a belief "in God" if not an obedience to His word. It is those to whom God gives the faith to "cross over" to actually wanting to be with Him, wanting to obey Him and please Him.

It is not circular reasoning, but straight as an arrows path and on target.