{
  "id": 458187,
  "title": "Does God exist?: Elizabeth Essuman explore the age-old question",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/does-god-exist-elizabeth-essuman-explore-the-age-old-question",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T09:41:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/does-god-exist-elizabeth-essuman-explore-the-age-old-question/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent episode of \"Behind The Lens with Queen Liz,\" hosted by Elizabeth Essuman, the question of God's existence was examined in depth. The show delved into the topic through various lenses, including philosophy, science, religion, faith, and personal experience.\n\nEssuman and her guests discussed the argument that the universe had a beginning, implying it must have had a cause. They also explored arguments based on the apparent order and complexity found in nature and biology. The conversation extended to the idea that objective morality and human values might point to a higher moral authority.\n\nThe guests represented various faiths, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, philosophy, and reason, all striving to respect differing religious and belief systems. A focal point of the discussion was the lack of universal agreement on God's existence, even if He did exist. The panel examined the role of prophets, the authority of religious scriptures, and the interplay between faith and reason.\n\nThe guests pondered whether the teachings of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam offer compelling answers to some of life's most fundamental questions. The discussion also differentiated between truth and absolute proof, emphasizing that most claims are evaluated based on evidence and probability, rather than absolute certainty.\n\nThe episode was designed to prompt viewers, irrespective of their religious background or personal beliefs, to contemplate the arguments presented and delve deeper into the questions surrounding faith, reason, and humanity's quest for truth.",
  "summary": "The existence of God has come under fresh examination on the latest episode of Behind The Lens with Queen Liz, hosted by broadcaster Elizabeth Essuman.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}