The Existence Of God Flashcards

1
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What is an atheist

A

Someone that does not believe God exists

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2
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What is an agnostic

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There is no definitive evidence for either side and therefore we do not know.

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3
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What proposed the ontological argument

A

Anselm

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4
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When was Anselm born

A

1033

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5
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When did Anselm die

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1109

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6
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Who proposed the cosmological argument

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Thomas Aquinas

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7
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When was Thomas Aquinas born

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1225

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8
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When did Thomas Aquinas die

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1274

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9
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What did Thomas Aquinas believe

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The creator of the cosmos was outside the universe
God is the uncaused cause
The cosmological argument proves the existence of God

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10
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Who proposed the teleological argument

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William paley

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11
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When was William paley born

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1743

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12
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When did William paley die

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1805

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13
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List 4 examples of how the world is of an intelligent designer

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Photosynthesis
The human body
Seasons of the year
Animals with specific features

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14
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List 4 ways the teleological argument fails

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Natural disasters
Deserts
Diseases
Death and illness

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15
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4 ways people say they encountered God

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Answered prayers
Testify to miracles
Fret his presence (shake, cry, fall to the ground, physical presence)
Vision (dream)

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16
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4 facts about The Hindu God Brahman

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Reveals himself through thousands of Gods and Goddesses
Everything is ultimately part of him
The Gods and Godessses reveal different parts of his personality
He is the source of all life

17
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What are the three most important Hindus Gods

A

Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva

18
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What God is Brahma

A

The creator

19
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What God is Vishnu

A

The preserver

20
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What God is shiva

A

The destroyer

21
Q

What is a theist

A

Someone that believes God exists