Philosophy of religion (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Design argument definition
Design argument definition
Philosophical argument for God's existence examining natural world design
What design argument suggests about universe
What design argument suggests about universe
Shows signs of careful planning, not pure chance
Intelligent designer in design argument
Intelligent designer in design argument
God - only being with power & knowledge to create universe
First premise of design argument
First premise of design argument
Design always results from intelligent thought & planning
Examples of design in universe
Examples of design in universe
Precise laws of gravity, delicate balance of ozone layer
Paley's watch analogy - basic idea
Paley's watch analogy - basic idea
Watch shows design; universe more complex so needs designer
Paley's conclusion about universe
Paley's conclusion about universe
Only God can design something as complex as universe
How design argument shows God's omnipotence
How design argument shows God's omnipotence
Creating entire world requires absolute/unlimited power
How design argument shows God's benevolence
How design argument shows God's benevolence
God carefully planned world to sustain & nurture human life
Biblical support for design argument
Biblical support for design argument
Romans 1:20 - God's qualities seen through His creation
Evolution criticism of design argument
Evolution criticism of design argument
Complex life developed through natural selection, not God
Bad design criticism of design argument
Bad design criticism of design argument
Natural disasters, diseases & suffering show imperfect design
Catholic response using Genesis
Catholic response using Genesis
Genesis describes world created with careful planning/design
Catholic view on science & religion
Catholic view on science & religion
Science and religion can work together harmoniously
Science vs religion - what they explain
Science vs religion - what they explain
Science explains 'how', religion explains 'why'