Cosmological Argument for religious faith Flashcards
What does 3 way show faith to be?
Reasonable, provides a rational explanation for universe, with no other explanation having a higher probability of being correct
What makes the argument easy to access
The concepts that things in universe contingent, so universe contingent is simple, so can be understood by ny believer
What is a rejection a believer may use?
Relate this to bliks.
May not strengthen faith due to fideism, as faith cannot be tested by rational enquiry as is something a believer just accepts. So, has little value for faith.
Hare= its status for religious faith depends on athiestic/ thiestic blik
How does 3 way support faith in God?
Helps support knowledge of Godby providing a basis for natural theology, and when added to other arguments (design and religious experience), case for God strengthened.