Theme C: The existence of God and revelation (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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What are the 2 key philosophical arguments for God's existence?
What are the 2 key philosophical arguments for God's existence?
Design argument & First Cause argument
Design argument main idea
Design argument main idea
Complexity & order point to intelligent creator
Philosopher who developed watch analogy
Philosopher who developed watch analogy
William Paley (1743-1805)
Paley's watch analogy point
Paley's watch analogy point
Watch needs designer; universe needs designer (God)
Design argument strength (example)
Design argument strength (example)
Clear evidence of design in natural world
Design argument weakness (evolution)
Design argument weakness (evolution)
Evolution/natural selection explain complexity without God
Other names for First Cause argument
Other names for First Cause argument
Cosmological or causation argument
Philosopher who developed First Cause argument
Philosopher who developed First Cause argument
Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
What the first cause must be
What the first cause must be
Necessary being that exists by its nature
First Cause argument strength (example)
First Cause argument strength (example)
Cause & effect observable everywhere
First Cause argument weakness
First Cause argument weakness
Can't prove scientifically God caused universe
Omnipotent meaning
Omnipotent meaning
All-powerful
Bible verse: God known through creation
Bible verse: God known through creation
Romans 1:20