Keywords and Evidence

Question 1

Give two key points to define what an atheist is?

Answer 1

• Believing there is no God.
• Would not follow or join any religion.

Question 2

Give two key points to define what revelation means?

Answer 2

• A message sent by God.
• It is ‘revealed’ or ‘shown’ to the human mind.

Question 3

Give two key points to define what the causation argument is?

Answer 3

• An argument for the existence of God.
• All things in nature depend on God for their existence.

Question 4

Give two key points to define what numinous means?

Answer 4

• Sensing the presence of God.
• Having a deep spiritual connection.

Question 5

Give two key points to define what omni means?

Answer 5

• A Latin word meaning ‘all’ which is used to describe the qualities of God.
• E.g. God is ‘omnipotent’ which means ‘all-powerful’.

Question 6

Give two key points to define what a philosopher is?

Answer 6

• A person who offers views or theories about life’s big questions.
• The term comes from the Ancient Greek meaning “lover of wisdom”

Question 7

What is the design argument evidence?

Answer 7

“The marks of design are too strong. Design must have had a designer.” - William Paley

Question 8

What is the causation argument evidence?

Answer 8

“Everything that happens, has a cause.” - St Thomas Aquinas

Question 9

What is the qualities of God evidence?

Answer 9

“I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.” - God in the Bible

Question 10

What is the miracles evidence?

Answer 10

“What is impossible with man, is possible with God.” - Jesus

Question 11

What is the evil evidence?

Answer 11

“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?” - Epicurus

Question 12

What is the prayer evidence?

Answer 12

“God is merciful and will her your prayer” - St Padre Pio