Different Understandings of Miracle (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is the key difference between realist & anti-realist views of miracles?
What is the key difference between realist & anti-realist views of miracles?
Realists see miracles as objective events
In 1950, what happened at Beatrice Church that was considered miraculous?
In 1950, what happened at Beatrice Church that was considered miraculous?
All 15 choir members were late, avoiding death
What must a person perform to become a Saint in the Catholic Church?
What must a person perform to become a Saint in the Catholic Church?
Miracles
According to Hume, what three elements define a miracle?
According to Hume, what three elements define a miracle?
Transgression of law, volition, caused by God
Why does modern science reject the idea that natural laws can be violated?
Why does modern science reject the idea that natural laws can be violated?
Laws are descriptive, not prescriptive
What are Tillich's 3 characteristics of a miracle as a sign-event?
What are Tillich's 3 characteristics of a miracle as a sign-event?
Astonishing, points to mystery, ecstatic
When an anti-realist speaks of a miracle, what are they describing?
When an anti-realist speaks of a miracle, what are they describing?
Their own state of mind
In Holland's train story, why does the mother still call it a miracle?
In Holland's train story, why does the mother still call it a miracle?
She interprets it as God's response to need
What does Tillich mean by saying God is 'Being-itself' not 'a being'?
What does Tillich mean by saying God is 'Being-itself' not 'a being'?
God is existence itself, not a separate entity
What would the 'truly God-sighted' person experience according to the note?
What would the 'truly God-sighted' person experience according to the note?
Everything would be miraculous