The Existence Of God Flashcards
What is an atheist
Someone that does not believe God exists
What is an agnostic
There is no definitive evidence for either side and therefore we do not know.
What proposed the ontological argument
Anselm
When was Anselm born
1033
When did Anselm die
1109
Who proposed the cosmological argument
Thomas Aquinas
When was Thomas Aquinas born
1225
When did Thomas Aquinas die
1274
What did Thomas Aquinas believe
The creator of the cosmos was outside the universe
God is the uncaused cause
The cosmological argument proves the existence of God
Who proposed the teleological argument
William paley
When was William paley born
1743
When did William paley die
1805
List 4 examples of how the world is of an intelligent designer
Photosynthesis
The human body
Seasons of the year
Animals with specific features
List 4 ways the teleological argument fails
Natural disasters
Deserts
Diseases
Death and illness
4 ways people say they encountered God
Answered prayers
Testify to miracles
Fret his presence (shake, cry, fall to the ground, physical presence)
Vision (dream)