Can You Disprove that God Exists?

In this article, I want to explore the question—and the mindset behind the question—of whether it’s possible to prove or disprove the existence of God or a supreme being. It’s a topic that has sparked countless debates and inspired a wide range of beliefs. But honestly, I think the answer may be simpler than many people assume.

The Idea That God Doesn’t “Exist” Because of the Word Exist 

Let’s start by looking at an interesting perspective I came across on YouTube Shorts from a Christian content creator, @AMessengerofTruth. He makes a bold but thought-provoking claim: “God does not exist.”

At first, this sounds like a contradiction coming from a believer—but his reasoning hinges on a deeper look at the word exist. He explains that exist comes from the Latin ex- (meaning “out of”) and sistere (meaning “to stand” or “to be”). In this sense, to “exist” means to come out of being, to be dependent on something else for your existence—like how we depend on our parents, biology, or time and space.

God, he argues, does not exist in this way. He does not depend on anything or anyone for His being. He simply is. That’s why, he explains, God’s name in the Bible—YHWH—is translated as “I Am.” It points to His eternal, self-sustaining nature. He doesn’t exist as we do—He is Being itself.

Honestly, I think this is a powerful perspective. It highlights why attempts to prove or disprove God’s existence might be fundamentally flawed—because we’re often using the word “exist” in a way that doesn’t really apply to God. That said, most people don’t use the word exist with this level of precision. In everyday language, saying “God exists” is generally understood to mean “God is real” or “God is not imaginary.”

Can You Disprove That God Exists?

Let’s move beyond definitions. Can someone disprove God?

Some atheists think they can, but many more are content saying: “I don’t know, and that’s okay.” A key problem in disproving God is that God is not material. He’s not something you can observe under a microscope or isolate in a test tube.

Science deals with the material and observable. God, if He is real, would be immaterial, eternal, and outside the bounds of nature. So how do you test for something that transcends testable things?

You can offer reasons for unbelief, sure—but disproving God outright is not something science is equipped to do.

That’s why many atheists simply shift the burden of proof to believers. They argue that if Christians are making the claim that God exists, then they should provide the evidence. And if that evidence doesn’t convince the atheist, they feel justified in not believing.

Can You Prove That God Exists?

If you can’t disprove God, can you prove Him?

The answer is: No... and yes. It’s complicated.

Most Christian philosophers and apologists agree: You cannot offer absolute, scientific proof of God’s existence that will satisfy everyone, especially not on the strict terms of skeptics. But you can offer strong philosophical, experiential, and historical evidence that points to God as the most reasonable explanation.

For example:

• The cosmological argument suggests that the universe had a beginning and therefore a cause.
• The moral argument points to the existence of objective moral values that seem to transcend human culture.
• The teleological argument highlights the fine-tuning and design of the universe.

These aren’t proofs in the scientific sense—but they are compelling reasons to believe.

And then there’s testimony—personal stories of transformation, answered prayers, miracles. While these can be dismissed by skeptics, they can be deeply convincing to the person who experiences them.

So no, we can’t prove God’s existence like we can prove gravity. But we can offer a cumulative case, and for many, that’s more than enough.

Why Believe—or Not Believe?

If you're honestly seeking truth, I encourage you to take a step back. Remove emotion from the equation—at least for a moment—and look at the bigger picture. Ask yourself:

• What are the foundational assumptions behind both theism and atheism?
• What does each worldview say about meaning, morality, origin, and destiny?
• What are the implications if one is true and the other isn’t?

I believe that when you evaluate both sides, Christianity makes the most sense—not just emotionally or spiritually, but intellectually. Not because Christians are perfect (far from it), but because the foundation of the faith—Jesus, the cross, the resurrection, and the revealed Word of God—is solid.

Ultimately, no argument can bypass the need for humility. It takes humility to say, “I don’t know everything.” It takes humility to open your heart to God and admit that we aren’t the center of the universe.

So, I challenge you: Have you honestly, deeply, and humbly considered the possibility that God is real?

“Atheists say that no one can prove the existence of God, and they’re right. But I say no one can disprove it either.”

— God’s Not Dead (film)