EOT : Religious Experience

Question 1

What are the four types of Religious Experience

Answer 1

Numinous Experience
Conversion Experience
Miracle
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Question 2

Criticisms of Religious Experience

Answer 2

. There is a lack of evidence - no way to prove scientifically
. Religious Experiences can be hallucinations caused by stress, anxiety or Parkinson’s
. Sigmund Freud said they were wish fulfillment, we only accept them because we have a desire to do so

Question 3

Catholic Responses to Religious Experiences

Answer 3

. An omnipotent God is not bound to the laws of nature
. Just because there is no evidence doesn’t mean it is false, we can believe by faith alone
. The Church analyses these experiences
. Our senses are reliable