Alternative Images of God in the Science–Religion Debate (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Which theologian presented God as incomprehensible and unknowable?
Which theologian presented God as incomprehensible and unknowable?
Karl Rahner
According to Rahner, how does God work in creation?
According to Rahner, how does God work in creation?
Through natural processes science discovers
Why is Rahner's view compatible with evolutionary theory?
Why is Rahner's view compatible with evolutionary theory?
God's methods remain mysterious to humans
What benefit does viewing God as incomprehensible offer?
What benefit does viewing God as incomprehensible offer?
It promotes humility about knowledge limits
Which theologian developed the watchmaker analogy?
Which theologian developed the watchmaker analogy?
William Paley
What does Paley's watchmaker analogy compare the universe to?
What does Paley's watchmaker analogy compare the universe to?
A watch discovered in nature
What does mathematical expression of scientific laws suggest according to Paley's view?
What does mathematical expression of scientific laws suggest according to Paley's view?
An intelligent mind behind the universe
Which theologian also advocated an approach similar to Rahner's view?
Which theologian also advocated an approach similar to Rahner's view?
Thomas Aquinas
How does evolution theory challenge intelligent design?
How does evolution theory challenge intelligent design?
Natural selection determines traits, not design
What moral problem does 'survival of the fittest' pose for intelligent design?
What moral problem does 'survival of the fittest' pose for intelligent design?
It doesn't align with a benevolent God
What design flaws challenge the idea of perfect intelligent design?
What design flaws challenge the idea of perfect intelligent design?
Suffering, death, and natural disasters
How do both God-images impact science-religion relationships?
How do both God-images impact science-religion relationships?
They provide frameworks for dialogue