The existence of God and Revelation Flashcards
What is the design argument
Paley’ pocket watch analogy
That the universe is too intricate for it not to have had a designer
Counter argument to the design argument
Evolution
What is the cosmological (first cause) argument
That everything has a cause and tracing it back means that God was the first thing
What are miracles
Extraordinary events that cannot be explained by science
What is the only miracle in Islam
The revelation of the Qur’an
What is revelation
Evidence of God’s presence eg. through scripture
What is general revelation
Revelations available to everyone
What is special revelation
Revelation to one person/ group of people
Are scriptures revelations
Yes
How is God reflected in nature
Nature provides numinous experiences and they can inspire awe and wonder
Quote to show God is reflected in nature
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands”
Examples of special revelation
Visions, dreams, feelings of ecstasy and peace
What is a vision
A religious experience where someone sees something sacred
Example of a vision
St Paul
Persecuted Christians then saw a light and heard Jesus then began to preach the Gospel
Reasons why people don’t believe in religious experiences
Wish fufilment
Brain tumours
Drugs
