Arguments of Causation

Question 1

Who came up with the Cosmological Argument?

Answer 1

St Thomas Aquinas

Question 2

Explain the Cosmological Argument

Answer 2

Nothing can come into existence on its own —everything needs a cause: “Something cannot come from nothing.” (Richard Swinburne)
Therefore the universe needs a cause
Only God is powerful enough to bring the universe into existence and to keep it going
Therefore God exists

Question 3

How can the Cosmological Argument agree with science?

Answer 3

Could God have caused the Big Bang?

Aquinas is before the Big bang — this idea has been implemented into his theory

Question 4

What are the flaws with the Cosmological Argument?

Answer 4

The premise makes sense but conclusion takes an inductive leap
Why does God have to be the first cause?
Who caused God?
This suggests that time is linear — it doesn’t have to be
What came first — the chicken or the egg?
Nietzsche — God is Dead