The existence of God (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What do philosophical arguments for God use instead of faith alone?
What do philosophical arguments for God use instead of faith alone?
Reason and observation
When did William Paley live?
When did William Paley live?
1743-1805
In Paley's analogy, what shows the watch has a designer?
In Paley's analogy, what shows the watch has a designer?
Intricate parts working for a purpose
What does Paley conclude from his watch analogy?
What does Paley conclude from his watch analogy?
Universe's complexity requires God
What two things does the Design argument say point to an intelligent designer?
What two things does the Design argument say point to an intelligent designer?
Complexity and purposefulness
How do many Christians view evolution in relation to the Design argument?
How do many Christians view evolution in relation to the Design argument?
God could work through evolution
What weakness of the Design argument involves natural selection?
What weakness of the Design argument involves natural selection?
It can explain complexity naturally
When did Thomas Aquinas live?
When did Thomas Aquinas live?
1225-74
What is another name for the First Cause argument?
What is another name for the First Cause argument?
Cosmological argument
Why can't the chain of causes continue infinitely backwards according to Aquinas?
Why can't the chain of causes continue infinitely backwards according to Aquinas?
There must be a starting point
Which scientific theory supports the First Cause argument according to the note?
Which scientific theory supports the First Cause argument according to the note?
The Big Bang
What does the First Cause argument say about God needing a cause?
What does the First Cause argument say about God needing a cause?
God is the uncaused cause
What does omnipotent mean in relation to God?
What does omnipotent mean in relation to God?
All-powerful
What does omnibenevolent mean?
What does omnibenevolent mean?
Perfectly good
Which Bible verse states God's qualities can be seen through creation?
Which Bible verse states God's qualities can be seen through creation?
Romans 1:20