Knowing God It is easier to be a believer in a God rather than to be an atheist. An atheist is on shaky ground. In order for an atheist to find success or peace of mind with regards to his or her claim, the atheist must first become god-like or at least possess the ability to absorb an immense amount of knowledge regarding this world, the universe and beyond. Surely there is no one who can claim to have such powers. Therefore, it is easier to be a believer rather than an atheist. Although it is much easier to be a believer in a Supreme Being, it is difficult to know this God, for there seems to be many ways to know God. This study will take a closer look at eight articles written by different types of theologians and social commentators and by doing so one can have an idea of how to know God by seeing nature and immersing into a world of human relationships. Maintaining a Sense of Wonder Rachel Carson, in her piece entitled, The Sense of Wonder pointed out the importance of having a sense of child-like admiration and curiosity when it comes to observing the raw power and beauty of nature. She asked the question, “What is the value of preserving and strengthening this sense of awe and wonder, this recognition of something beyond the boundaries of human existence?” (Carson, p.24). She answered that we must continue to feel that way because there is something deeper and significant with what we see in nature that goes beyond the physical. Her article is a good starting point in the attempt to define and understand God. At the beginning of each day, as one awakens from slumber, the first thing that comes to mind is not a philosophical idea with regards to the existence of God but the absorption of the stimulus that comes from the outside world. The information sent back to the five senses of the body provides an idea of the world but at the same time it affects what people feel inside. This is perhaps the reason why hiking, swimming, rock climbing and other outdoor activities are so appealing. There is something amazing that happens inside the heart and soul of a human person when he or she is in contact with nature. Carson went even further by suggesting that it is not only about physical matter that is the root cause of these wonderful feelings. Carson offers a cliffhanger and did not directly reveal what she felt although she left important clues when she said that there is more. Reading between the lines one can understand that she is talking about the spirit world and therefore she is also a believer in a Supreme Being that provides a reason as to the majesty of migration, the indescribable beauty of waves crashing unto the seashore, and the exhilaration felt by an adult every time he or she hears a baby laugh, with the pure joy and innocence that only a child can give. Although Carson did not take the next step to engage in a more direct theological discussion about the existence of God, Marcus Borg made it clear that there is a God. At the Center is God In his book entitled, The Heart of Christianity , Borg pointed out a critical component of the Christian faith and it is the existence of God. He made an emphatic statement, “Without a robust affirmation of the reality of God, Christianity makes no sense” (Borg, p.61). This is an important declaration because Go