Existence of God (F)

What does immanent?

Working in the world

Give a quote which God’s omnipotence is shown

Luke 1:37 - For with God, nothing should be impossible

Explain the design argument. Who suggested it?

The idea that the universe had to have a creator because it’s so complex. William Paley stated that if something like a watch had a creator why didn’t the universe as its more complex.

What is the First Cause Argument? Who suggested it?

The idea that everything must have been caused by something else. Thomas Aquinas argued that nothing can become itself without itself.

What is another word for the Design Argument?

Teleological Argument

What is another name for the First Cause argument?

Cosmological argument

What is an agnostic?

Some who believes that nothing is known about God

What happened in Lourdes?

A town in France where Mary appeared. Since then it has become a pilgrimage spot for Christians

What are some objections to the design argument?

Natural selection would mean animals would develop over time and become more complex.

What are some objections to the First Cause Argument?

Some say that if everything had a cause then what caused God

what do some believe about miracles and why they may be fake?

Lucky coincidences that we can’t explain yet. Some people may fake miracles.

Who was Richard Dawkins?

A famous person who opposes the idea of God strongly. He has written books like the selfish gene. He is controversial because he calls people who believe in god deluded.

What is natural evil?

Something evil not done by a events in nature e.g. a natural disaster

What is moral evil?

suffering caused by humans

What is general revelation?

a religious experience which is available for everyone to experience

What is special revelation?

A religious experience that is personal and only available to certain people