Philosophy And Ethics Argument For The Exsistance Of God 3:1:3 Flashcards
What’s the atheist attitudes to miracles(4)
- numinous experiences are caused by their surroundings
- all miracles can be explained
- conversion experience only happens in their mind
- more unanswered prayers than awnserd
What is a miracle
It’s an event which seems to break the laws of science and is only explained by God and there are two types healing and nature miracles.
What is a healing miracle
God healing someone miraculously such as Jesus giving a blind man sight
What’s a nature miracle
It’s involving a change in natural objects or forces
How are biblical miracles important using an example
Refer to SOWA
Such as Moses parting the Red Sea. It’s a big part of Catholics faith and it connects us with people and saints of the past and helps faith grow
“They invite belief in him..they are not intended to satisfy people’s curiosity” CCC548
What does a miracle show Catholics about God(3)
- Jesus hold a the power to heal from a distance
- Miracles lead people to believe
- Jesus performed miracles sea sign of his true nature
Why do miracles lead to belief in God(2)
- if a miracle happens it’s proof God acted on Earth and direct contact with God exists
- God must have performed the miracle, so it’s proof he does exists.
What are the atheist views on miracles(4)
- evidence of miracles are based on witnesses but they can be mistaken or lie
- miracles from the past may not have been properly investigated might bu scientifically explained
- if God can perform miracles why not remove hunger and suffering
- all religious claim miracles so it makes it unbelievable
What’s catholics response to atheist views on miracles(3)
- we can relay on past miracles as they were written in the Bible by God
- miracles are authenticated and proven to be true by the church
- God uses miracles only to strengthen faith
How does miracles show Gods nature(3)
- God is active in his world
- God cares and helps people
- Gods love and sends people
What’s examples of non-biblical miracles
- A girl saw another Rigel and she beckoned her over but she didn’t move. She saw another Rigel with a robe and veil. This was the start of the 18 apparitions when the girl asked who she was she replied “I’m the immaculate conception” Another girl lead her to the Virgin Mary
- All miracles must be investigated and and proven to be true.
- another case a girl with tumour took a bath in Lourdes and was miraculously cured and check each year and it never returned
