existence of god quotes Flashcards
design argument (said by isaac newton)
“in the absence of any other proof, the thumb alone would convince me of god’s exitence”
argument against the design argument
david hume
“, who afterward abandoned it, ashamed of his performance.”
christians agreeing with big bang
It could be argued that God started the Big Bang- “Let there be light”.
muslims agreeing with big bang
“The heavens and the earth were joined together as one unit, before We clove them asunder.”
2 quotes- design argument- agree, christianity
also used for general revelation: nature
“the heavens proclaim the glory of god, the skies proclaim the work of his hands”
“the mountain peaks belong to him”
first cause argument- agree, christianity
“in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth”
miracles- christianity
jesus performed 36 miracles, including walking on water, turning water into wine, feeding the 5000 (new testament)
response to evil and suffering- christianity
“blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right”
special reveleation- visions- christianity
st paul on the road to damascus
jesus says “saul,saul why do you persecute me?”
design argument- agree, islam
also used for general revelation: nature
“there are signs for people who use reason”
first cause argument- islam
“god the eternal”
miracles- islam
-revelation of the qur’an is a miracle
2 responses to evil and suffering- islam
“seek help through patience and prayer”
“do not lose hope in the mercy of god”
