Miracles
Christians believe miracles are signs of what?
God's power.
Everything that begins to exist has what?
A cause.
What is evil?
Actions that cause harm or are morally wrong.
What does the Design Argument say about the universe?
It appears designed.
Which Christian belief links all four arguments together?
Belief that God exists.
What is a miracle?
An event that cannot be explained by natural laws and is believed to be caused by God.
According to the First Cause Argument, who caused the universe?
God.
What is suffering?
Pain or hardship experienced by living beings.
If something is designed, what does it usually have?
A designer.
In a 4-mark GCSE question, how many developed points should you usually make?
Two developed points.
Which famous biblical miracle is often used as evidence for God's power?
The Resurrection of Jesus.
Which philosopher is most associated with the First Cause Argument?
Thomas Aquinas.
What are the two main types of evil?
Moral evil and natural evil.
Which example did William Paley famously use?
A watch.
What should you always include in a 12-mark evaluation?
Arguments for both sides, evidence or religious teachings where appropriate, and a justified conclusion.
Why do some Christians believe miracles support belief in God?
They believe miracles show God acts in the world today.
What does Aquinas mean by the "Uncaused Causer"?
God is the first cause who was not caused by anything else.
What question does the Problem of Evil ask about God?
Why an all-loving and all-powerful God allows evil and suffering.
What does the complexity of nature suggest according to believers?
An intelligent designer (God).
Which Christian philosopher wrote the First Cause and Design Arguments?
Thomas Aquinas.
Why do some people reject miracles as proof that God exists?
They think there are scientific or natural explanations, or that eyewitnesses can be mistaken.
Give one criticism of the First Cause Argument.
E.g. If everything needs a cause, who caused God? The universe might not need a cause.
Give one Christian response to the Problem of Evil.
E.g. Free Will, soul-making, suffering has a purpose, or heaven will bring justice.
Give one criticism of the Design Argument.
E.g. Evolution explains complexity without God, or the world contains imperfections.
Which command word means "give reasons for and against before reaching a judgement"?
Evlaluate.