Inductive Argument (For)

Question 1

Those who support the argument looks at what

Answer 1

The subjective testimonies of individuals claiming a religious experience, in order to find similar characteristics, then draw the general conclusion that the experiences can only be explained in terms of God’s existence

Question 2

Swinburne quote “an omnipotent and perfectly good creator will..

Answer 2

seek to interact with his creatures and, in particular, with human persons capable of knowing him”

Question 3

How did Swinburne suggest religious experiences can be felt

Answer 3

Empirically (through the senses)

Question 4

How did Swinburne suggest religious experiences can be interpreted?

Answer 4

non-empirically (through our religious sense)

Question 5

So what should we believe when someone say’s they’ve had a religious experience

Answer 5

We should believe that one has taken place

Question 6

What does proof of religious experiences lie in

Answer 6

The fact that those who experience them are changed forever

Question 7

What is a problem with the inductive argument

Answer 7

The conclusion is the best that appears probable on the basis of the evidence offered
- however the conclusion depends on an accurate interpretation of that evidence which may be influenced by beliefs of the experient