Knowledge of God's existence - trusting God Flashcards
1
Q
Is faith good enough?
A
Some argue that we see evidence of the effects of faith in people changing the way they live
However this can only really show that the faith is real, not point us to God
2
Q
Dawkins on faith
A
“the great cop-out”
It is an excuse to hold on to irrational beliefs in the face of a lack of evidence
3
Q
Paul’s visit to Athens
A
Says that the altar to an “unknown God” shows that people believe in the Christian God without knowing it
Supports sensus divinitas
However, he argued people would need to come to understand what they were praying to (Jesus) - so we need revealed theology too
