Religious experiences (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Religious experience definition
Religious experience definition
When someone believes they received revelation/communication from God
4 types of religious experiences
4 types of religious experiences
Visions, voices, miracles, supernatural events
Religious experiences as revelation
Religious experiences as revelation
Direct communication from God revealing His nature/will
Moses' religious experience (biblical example)
Moses' religious experience (biblical example)
Burning bush - God appeared in flames (Exodus 3:2)
4 non-religious arguments vs religious experiences
4 non-religious arguments vs religious experiences
Lack of evidence, stimulants, wish fulfilment, hallucinations
Lack of evidence argument
Lack of evidence argument
Experiences are subjective & can't be objectively verified
Stimulants argument
Stimulants argument
Mind-altering substances create altered states/hallucinations
Wish fulfilment argument
Wish fulfilment argument
Psychological need/desire to connect creates the experience
Hallucinations argument
Hallucinations argument
Mental health/neurological conditions cause misinterpretation
Christian response: believer honesty
Christian response: believer honesty
Believers committed to truth, no material benefit to lie
Christian response: foundation of religions
Christian response: foundation of religions
Christianity & religions built on religious experiences
Christian response: stimulant use
Christian response: stimulant use
Serious believers avoid stimulants to ensure authenticity