n our modern world, many claim to be too rational to believe in God. They demand evidence, logic, and science. Yet curiously, many of these same individuals fully embrace the idea of luck—a mystical force with no scientific basis—and even go as far as praying to the “Universe,” using crystals, or believing in cosmic energies. This contradiction is not only philosophically weak—it exposes a deeper issue: the rejection of moral accountability in favor of emotional comfort.
Let’s dismantle the myth of luck and explore why many people who deny God have unknowingly created their own version of spirituality, often more irrational than the faith they mock.
Luck Is Not Real—It’s a Word for What We Don’t Understand
People say:
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“She’s lucky she survived.”
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“He’s just lucky in life.”
But what is luck? It’s typically defined as “success or failure brought by chance rather than one’s own actions.” That sounds harmless, but in reality, “luck” is a placeholder—a name we give to outcomes we don’t fully understand. It implies that an invisible, purposeless force governs our lives.
But science and reason tell a different story:
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Probability is mathematical, not magical.
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Randomness can be measured but does not cause anything.
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Luck, unlike natural law, cannot be tested, repeated, or verified.
There is no scientific study that confirms “luck” as a force. It cannot be measured, duplicated, or applied. It’s a myth—used often to deflect responsibility or avoid acknowledging deeper forces at work.
The Hypocrisy of Rejecting God While Believing in Luck
Atheists and skeptics often say, “I don’t believe in God because He can’t be proven.”
But how, then, can they justify a belief in luck?
God, by definition, is metaphysical—existing beyond time, space, and physical testing. That doesn’t make Him imaginary; it simply means He exists outside the reach of microscopes and lab equipment. In contrast, “luck” is said to impact physical outcomes—lottery wins, job interviews, accidents—without having a body, will, or method.
So why believe in something even less coherent than God?
This is the philosophical contradiction: rejecting a personal Creator with centuries of theological, philosophical, and historical grounding—while embracing unprovable and irrational substitutes like luck or karma.
Luck Replaces Responsibility, God Provides Meaning
Belief in luck can be dangerous. It encourages:
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Excuses for failure (“I just had bad luck”)
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Envy of others’ success (“They’re lucky to have money”)
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A victim mindset
In contrast, belief in God gives purpose:
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Every event has meaning
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Suffering is not random
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Success is a gift, not entitlement
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Morality and justice have a foundation
Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” Even what seems random is under divine control.
Cause and Effect vs. Luck
Real-world outcomes are driven by:
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Decisions and Discipline (study, work, morality)
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Environmental Factors (timing, geography)
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Divine Providence (God’s sovereign plan)
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Free Will (ours and others’)
Luck plays no role here. It’s simply an illusion—useful for deflecting thought or absolving guilt.
The New Superstition: Praying to the Universe and Worshiping Crystals
What’s even more ironic is the growing number of people who not only believe in luck—but go even further into “spiritual but not religious” beliefs. These include:
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Praying to “the Universe”
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Manifesting intentions
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Using crystals for energy healing
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Speaking of “vibrations” and “alignment”
These ideas have no empirical support, yet are often considered enlightened or acceptable—while Christian faith is mocked as outdated or irrational.
The truth? Believing that a mindless universe hears your thoughts and answers your needs is far more superstitious than believing in a personal, moral Creator. The Universe has no mind, no voice, and no moral compass. Yet people invoke it as if it were a god—just one that makes no demands of them.
Christianity, on the other hand, calls for repentance, righteousness, humility, and personal accountability. It’s not vague—it’s specific. It’s not emotional fluff—it’s grounded in moral law, historical witness, and divine revelation.
This contrast reveals the real issue: many would rather have a “god” who makes no demands than the true God who calls them to truth and holiness.
Trade Myth for Meaning
If someone claims not to believe in God because there’s no proof, they should also abandon all belief in:
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Luck
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Karma
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Cosmic energies
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Crystals
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Manifestation
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“The Universe” as a spiritual guide
These are not just irrational—they’re inconsistent. You can’t mock Christianity for being “unscientific” while embracing mystical nonsense that has even less evidence.
The truth is this:
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Luck is a lie.
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The Universe isn’t listening.
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God is real.
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And life has purpose.
You are not lucky or unlucky—you are known. And your outcomes are not random—they are shaped by your choices, your faith, and the unseen hand of a sovereign, loving Creator.
Suggested Scripture:
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Proverbs 16:33: “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.”
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Isaiah 45:5: “I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.”
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Romans 1:22–23: “Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images…”
