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Explain how causation may lead to belief in god. 8

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The bible explains the world is designed.
There is evidence in the world such as tides planets.
Mention paleys watch theory
The universe is too complex to be created by a ordinary being

Design comes from evolution-scientific theory, has nothing to do with god.
The worlds not designed well: earthquakes,tsunamis.
Evil an suffering shows the world is not designed as god is told to be omnipotent, benevolent and scient

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Do you think that the universe is designed?8

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Design is a result of intelligent thought,
There is evidence of being designed eg. Gravity

There are faults with the world such as tsunamis.
Evil and suffering show the world that it’s not designed.

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Explain how Christians respond to the problems of unanswered prayers?4

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They may feel gods not listening to them.
Some turn away from god.

Some pray more regularly to god as the worlds really big
Some realize he can’t answer all the prayers
Some selfish prayers are not answered

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Do you think television programs encourage people’s belief in god? 4

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They gain new understandings and knowledge about the religion
Many programs show religious ideas

People aren’t interested in religion today
Many tv shows don’t have religion in them

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Why do some Christians/ Muslims agree with abortion and why some don’t. 8

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It’s sometimes the lesser of 2 evils
Jesus taught compassion towards others.
It should be available for rape victims
If the mothers life is at risk then you should consider it

Abortion is viewed as murder
The 10 commandments takin life is wrong.
Life is sacred and gods gift
All life has value everyone has a right to life

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Why do some Christians/Muslims agree with euthanasia and some don’t. 8

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Quality of life is important
It may be lesser of 2 evils
Jesus has taught to love and gentle death may be the most loving thing.

It’s taking away life- considered murder.
Only god had the power to take away life.
God has a plan for everyone.
Life is sacred and should be valued
Quran says the same thing with Allah

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