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4 Primary Arguments for God's Existence
Written by Michael Vlach.
Perhaps the hottest topic in all of philosophy concerns the existence of God. Thus the question—“Does God exist?” Our answer to this question affects how we view the world, how we behave, and what we expect for the future. If God exists, then we are probably accountable to this God. The universe may have meaning and purpose. Plus, our own existence may not cease at physical death. If God does not exist, however, then we are probably here by chance and are not accountable to some transcendent being. This life may be all we have, so live your life however you see fit and enjoy it. Traditionally, there have been four major arguments for God’s existence: (1) the cosmological argument; (2) the teleological argument; (3) the ontological argument; and (4) the moral law argument. Below are explanations of each of the arguments and the common responses to them. 1. Cosmological Argument
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