Existence Of God Flashcards

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Design argument

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World is a result of design by an intelligent being

Natural world reveals an order and complexity that can only be achieved through intelligent design

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Design argument: Paley vs Mill

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All the parts of a watch work together to meet a purpose, just like nature works to meet a purpose, means it must have a designer
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Cruelty that is part of the natural order, such as killing or natural disasters, would mean the designer would be cruel

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Anthropic principle

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God created the universe to ensure human existence

Evolution has a purpose, which is to create increasingly complex life forms

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First cause argument

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Idea that everything must be created by some cause

God was the first cause and caused the universe to come into existence

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Moral argument

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The voice of God speaks through our conscience

If there was no God we would not have the inner sense of right and wrong

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