The cosmological argument (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What does the cosmological argument claim?
What does the cosmological argument claim?
God exists through cause & effect relationships
Principle underlying cosmological argument
Principle underlying cosmological argument
Cause and effect
Ultimate first cause in cosmological argument
Ultimate first cause in cosmological argument
God
Thomas Aquinas (1225-74)
Thomas Aquinas (1225-74)
Catholic priest who developed cosmological argument version
Aquinas' 1st way conclusion
Aquinas' 1st way conclusion
First mover, which is God
Aquinas' 2nd way conclusion
Aquinas' 2nd way conclusion
First cause, which is God
Aquinas' 3rd way conclusion
Aquinas' 3rd way conclusion
Necessary being, which is God
Contingent being definition
Contingent being definition
Being that depends on other things to exist
Necessary being definition
Necessary being definition
Being that exists independently, cannot fail to exist
God's omnipotence shown by cosmological argument
God's omnipotence shown by cosmological argument
Unlimited power to create entire universe
God's benevolence shown by cosmological argument
God's benevolence shown by cosmological argument
Created universe with love and care
Scientific challenge to cosmological argument
Scientific challenge to cosmological argument
Alternative explanations exist like Big Bang theory
Infinite regress challenge question
Infinite regress challenge question
What caused God to exist?
Problem of suffering challenge
Problem of suffering challenge
Why did God create natural disasters & suffering?
Christian response to challenges
Christian response to challenges
Science & religion can work together harmoniously