The design argument (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Design argument definition
Design argument definition
Attempts to prove Allah's existence through purposeful design in universe
Other name for design argument
Other name for design argument
Teleological argument
Design argument conclusion about Allah
Design argument conclusion about Allah
Allah exists as supreme intelligent designer
Examples of design in universe (3)
Examples of design in universe (3)
Gravity, ozone layer, natural balance
What design argument shows: Allah is...
What design argument shows: Allah is...
Omnipotent (all-powerful)
Design argument shows Allah is benevolent & ...
Design argument shows Allah is benevolent & ...
Omniscient (complete knowledge and wisdom)
Qur'anic verse supporting design argument
Qur'anic verse supporting design argument
Surah 2:164 - references signs of design in creation
Evolution counter-argument to design
Evolution counter-argument to design
Natural selection, not Allah, explains apparent design
Proof counter-argument to design
Proof counter-argument to design
Evidence suggests but cannot definitively prove Allah designed
Randomness counter-argument to design
Randomness counter-argument to design
Universe could have occurred through random chance
Poor design counter-argument
Poor design counter-argument
Natural disasters & diseases show bad design
Muslim response to counter-arguments
Muslim response to counter-arguments
No other explanation accounts for complexity & precision
Fine-tuning argument Muslims use
Fine-tuning argument Muslims use
Natural laws & conditions perfectly allow life on Earth
Muslim views on design argument's importance
Muslim views on design argument's importance
Some see as helpful; others see as absolutely essential