Paper 2.2 - Philosophy Flashcards
What is a miracle
something that breaks the law of science and catholics believe God is the only explanation for it
Give an example of a non-biblical miracle
ST Bernadette at Lourdes saw a vision of the virgin mary. To this day Lourdes is said to have healing water and has 5 million pilgrims each year
Why are non-biblical miracles important
It shows humans strong connection with God. Miracles show that God is watching over and protecting us. They are direct human proof that God exist unlike biblical miracles which we just have to take word for
Why does God rarely perform miracles
Sometimes miracles might make a situation worse and
Give an example of a biblical miracle
Jesus heals a blind man ; Mark 22 or the resurrection of christ (what our religion is built upon)
Give an example of another biblical miracle
The parting of the red sea and turning water into wine
Why are non biblical miracles important
It shows that God has always been watching over us and has been in direct contact with Jesus and his apostles
What are some arguments against miracles
- Some miracles can’t have science explain them, because we are not yet scientifically advanced enough
- If God performed miracles, why wouldn’t he help hunger and poverty
- People could be lying or experience poor mental health when lying about the miracle
What are some arguments for miracles
- All of the biblical and non biblical accounts
2. They show God’s love for humans
What are the 4 types of religious experiences
- Numinous
- Conversion
- Miracle
- Prayers
What is a Numinous religious experience
When you feel that you are in the presence of something greater than yourself and it makes you inspired
What is a conversion religious experience
The feelings of God’s presence makes you want to change your life for the better
What is a prayer religious experience
When catholics pray they believe that they are communicating with God and this proves that God exists
Why are religious experiences not proof of God’s existence
- It could be down to mental state
- Miracles contradict the laws of nature
- Lots of non religious people experience the same type of feeling so it can’t be because of God
What is the design argument
The idea that there is order and pattern in the world so God must be the designer and the first cause. The world is so complex it has to have a designer
What is the watch theory of the design argument
All cogs in a watch are perfectly placed for a specific purpose and make the clock work. Someone skilled must have carefully placed the cogs to make everything smoothly
What does the design argument show
He is omnipotent because he designed the world with his own power and omniscient because he knows everything about the world he created
What is an argument against the design argument
Darwins evolutionary theory and the theory of the big bang. Just because there is a creator doesn’t mean that it is God
SOWA for the design argument
“Clearly the sky reveals God’s glory” Hymn
What is the inconsistency triad
The idea that god is omnibenevolent and omnipotent but evil still exists.
What are the 2 types of evil
Natural evil : caused by God or Nature
Human evil : Human actions caused by them innate selfs or the environment around them
What issues are raised by existence of suffering
- People reject their religion because if God is truly good why does he let evil happen
- If God was omniscient then he would see the evil and stop it begging the question, is god himself evil
SOWA for evil and suffering
” God created both light and darkness” “Turn to me to be saved” Isiah
