Atheism Quiz

Atheism

The belief that God does not exist.

Theism

The belief that a personal God exists

Burden of Proof

The responsibility to provide evidence for a claim; both atheists and theists share this

Objective Morality

Moral truths that are true regardless of personal opinion

Subjective Morality

Morality based on personal feelings or cultural norms

Faith

Trust based on reason and evidence, not blind belief

Scientific Method

A process used to study natural phenomena; cannot test supernatural realities

Limits of Science

Science cannot answer questions about purpose, meaning, or existence beyond nature

Evolution

Explains how life developed, not why the universe exists

Philosophical Arguments for God

First Cause Argument — Everything that begins to exist has a cause; the universe began, so it has a cause (God).

Contingency Argument — Things that depend on something else for existence point to a necessary being (God).

Moral Argument — Objective moral laws imply a moral lawgiver.

Necessary Being — A being that must exist and has no cause (God).

Common Atheist Questions & Responses

Can Atheists Be Moral? — Yes, but the book argues atheism lacks an objective basis for morality.

Religion Causes Violence — Actions of followers do not determine whether beliefs are true.

Who Created God? — God is uncreated because He is a necessary being.

Can God Create a Rock He Can’t Lift? — Omnipotence applies only to logical possibilities.

Problem of Evil — Evil exists because of free will and potential greater goods.

⛪ Religion & Belief

Faith vs. Reason — Faith builds on reason; it is not irrational.

Cultural Influence — Beliefs may come from culture, but that doesn’t determine truth.

Heaven — Eternal life with God.

Hell — Separation from God chosen through free will.

📖 Christianity-Specific Ideas

Historical Jesus — Evidence shows Jesus existed historically.

Gradual Revelation — Understanding of God developed over time in the Bible.

Genesis Creation Story — Teaches spiritual truths, not scientific details.

⭐ Big Picture Themes

Meaning of Life — Theism provides purpose; atheism leads to ultimate meaninglessness (according to the book).

Truth vs. Belief — Whether a belief is popular does not determine whether it is true.

Search for Truth — People should honestly examine evidence about God’s existence.