Miracles (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Definition of miracles
Definition of miracles
Extraordinary events unexplainable by natural laws or science
What miracles suggest
What miracles suggest
Divine intervention in the natural world
Why miracles matter to Christians (evidence)
Why miracles matter to Christians (evidence)
Evidence for God's existence
Why miracles matter (God's nature)
Why miracles matter (God's nature)
Show God's compassionate nature towards humanity
Why miracles matter (involvement)
Why miracles matter (involvement)
Show God's active involvement in worldly affairs
Where healing miracles often occur
Where healing miracles often occur
Places of spiritual significance/sacred locations
Example of healing miracle site
Example of healing miracle site
Lourdes in France
What are nature miracles
What are nature miracles
Events showing Jesus's power over nature (e.g., walking on water)
Example of nature miracle
Example of nature miracle
Walking on water
Christianity's most significant miracle
Christianity's most significant miracle
Jesus's resurrection
What resurrection demonstrates
What resurrection demonstrates
God's power over death itself
How miracles strengthen belief
How miracles strengthen belief
Amaze people; evidence of personal God intervening; show divine power
Non-religious argument vs miracles (science)
Non-religious argument vs miracles (science)
Alternative scientific explanations might exist
Non-religious argument (interpretation)
Non-religious argument (interpretation)
People interpret same events differently
Christian response to criticism
Christian response to criticism
Documented evidence (Lourdes); science can't explain everything