God of the Gaps (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is the God of the gaps concept?
What is the God of the gaps concept?
God explains phenomena science can't yet
What happens to God in the God of the gaps pattern when science advances?
What happens to God in the God of the gaps pattern when science advances?
God must be removed from that explanation
Who originally criticised the God of the gaps concept in the 19th century?
Who originally criticised the God of the gaps concept in the 19th century?
Henry Drummond
How did Drummond describe God's presence in the universe?
How did Drummond describe God's presence in the universe?
Immanent - permanently present
How was thunder explained before scientific understanding developed?
How was thunder explained before scientific understanding developed?
Expression of God's anger
What replaced divine creation as the scientific explanation for life's diversity?
What replaced divine creation as the scientific explanation for life's diversity?
Darwin's theory of evolution
Which modern example does Tyson use to illustrate God of the gaps thinking today?
Which modern example does Tyson use to illustrate God of the gaps thinking today?
Dark matter
Why is God of the gaps considered a logical fallacy?
Why is God of the gaps considered a logical fallacy?
It bases belief on gaps, not foundations
What false assumption does God of the gaps create about science and God?
What false assumption does God of the gaps create about science and God?
Science explaining events excludes God
What does Habgood suggest about finding evidence of God's actions?
What does Habgood suggest about finding evidence of God's actions?
Look within natural processes
What does Dawkins argue the God of gaps pattern demonstrates?
What does Dawkins argue the God of gaps pattern demonstrates?
Unnecessary nature of divine explanations
How does Francis Collins view God's role in the universe?
How does Francis Collins view God's role in the universe?
Fine-tuned universe for human life
How does God of the gaps weaken faith according to the note?
How does God of the gaps weaken faith according to the note?
As knowledge grows, space for God shrinks
What does God of the gaps make religious faith dependent on?
What does God of the gaps make religious faith dependent on?
Scientific ignorance