PHI 101: The Existence of God

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the philosophical exploration of the existence of God, including definitions and major ideas discussed in the lecture.

Existence of God

The concept of whether or not God exists, explored through questions about belief and evidence.

Atheism

The belief that God does not exist.

Theism

The belief that God exists.

Agnosticism

The position of having no belief about the existence of God.

Omnipotent

Describing a being that is all-powerful or almighty.

Omniscient

Describing a being that is all-knowing.

Omnibenevolent

Describing a being that is all-good or morally perfect.

Unitarian Church

A church that embraces a wide range of beliefs and values, often supportive of individual religious freedom.

Order in the Universe

The idea that the universe is not chaotic, and that events occur for reasons based on systematic patterns.

Russell’s Teapot

A metaphor used by Bertrand Russell to argue that the burden of proof falls on those making unfalsifiable claims.

Testimony

Evidence provided by someone else that forms a basis for belief.

Default Position

The initial stance one should hold regarding a belief before any relevant evidence is presented.