Arguments From Religious Experience Flashcards
What do Theists think that miracles prove?
Theists believe that miracles prove that there is a force working beyond the laws of nature
Why do Christians believe that miracles exist?
They believe in miracles because there is examples,es of these in the Bible and in the story telling of those who claim such experiences
What might Theists conclude in regards to the belief in miracles?
A Theist might conclude ‘I have experienced an incredible event which has gone against the laws of nature and therefore there must be a God’
What do Atheists believe in regards to miracles?
They believe that any event which has occurred can be explained naturally
Why do Atheists find it hard to believe in miracles?
They find it hard because of all the evil and suffering in the world. They also do not find it hard to believe that such a minority can have such experiences when so many in the world don’t experience anything miraculous
Give another Theist viewpoint on the belief of miracles:
Another Theist viewpoint is that God has made the world to operate with self regulating rules but He is still a God that intervenes in our time and space and acts in certain situations
