The theistic argument that I think is most plausible is the Cosmological Argument. I think this because to me this is the only argument that is plausible because things do not exist without a cause. For example‚ people and animals do not exist without reproduction. People must have a first cause to be created and exist. “The cosmological argument for God’s existence goes like this: The world could not exist on its own so there must have been a first cause that brought it into being. This first
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Each of the five arguments presented by St. Thomas Aquinas aims at helping people from around the world apprehend the existence of God. For instance‚ the fifth case‚ which mainly relies on design‚ utilizes ideas from the governance of the universe to make its stance. It thus maintains that the best explanation of the apparent function and purposefulness to be found in nature is that a vastly intelligent mind created the natural world. Precisely‚ individuals realize that natural bodies work towards
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Explain the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Design Argument for the existence of God. The design argument‚ also known as the argument of teleology‚ is the argument for the existence of God‚ or some kind of intelligent creator. Derived from the Greek word ‘telos’ meaning end or purpose‚ it is an a posteriori argument‚ because it is based on experience‚ not on reason or revelation‚ using the surroundings of the world as supporting evidence. The argument is an inductive one‚ as its reasoning can give way
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1b) Examine the key concepts of the ontological argument for the existence of God (18) The ontological argument rests on the premise that the universe’s existence is contingent- it depends on something else to exist. The argument is deductive‚ analytic and a priori‚ and was first formed by St. Anselm‚ who prayed for a short argument that would prove God to be “that than which nothing greater can be conceived”. This prayer was called the proslogion and tried to prove God by means of reductio ad
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directed to their end: and this being we call God" Aquinas‚ Summa Theologica. The teleological argument is the design argument for the existence of God. This argument is an a posteriori argument. It is based on observations of the apparent order in the universe and the natural world‚ to conclude that it is not the result of mere chance but of design. The evidence from design points to a designer and the argument concludes that the designer is God. "With such signs of forethought in the design of living
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Reasoning Gods existence This paper will talk about reasoning Gods existence‚ St. Thomas Aquinas’ three arguments for Gods existence using reason alone‚ and human reason limitations with regard to knowing God. St. Thomas Aquinas was a 13th century theologian and doctor of the church. He was born in 1226 to a righteous family in Italy and was taken in by Benedictines at age five. At age ten he went on to study at Naples University. St. Thomas Aquinas was almost smarter than his own teachers. He
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‘The First Cause Argument Proves that God Exists.’ Do You Agree? The First cause‚ or cosmological‚ argument suggested by Thomas Aquinas is that everything that comes into being must have a cause. They can’t cause themselves‚ so they must be caused by something outside themselves. This chain can’t regress forever‚ so there must be a transcendent power that began the chain. That is god. Another argument‚ the Kalam Cosmological argument‚ states that everything that comes into being must
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The Feasibility of Charcoal and Coconut Oil As Shoe Polish Science Investigatory Project Submitted By: Prince Charles J. Rosario Angelico Lemuel Galangan Submitted To: Mrs. Vilma Delino Gr. 7-Love After the financial crisis erupted in late 1990’s until today‚more people seemingly shifted‚or partly‚used traditional fuel in cooking their food.There was a tremendous increase in demand for charcoal as fuel.Since then
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Cooking Oil – Made Candle (Focusing on Thermal Physics and Energy) An Investigatory Project in Physics By: Introduction Today‚ candles are made not only for lighting purposes but for many other uses such as home décor‚ novelty collections‚ as fixtures for big occasions (weddings‚ baptismal ‚ etc.)‚ and as scented varieties for aromatherapy. Candles are made from different types of waxes and oils. Cooking oil is a major kitchen item in Filipino households. It is also used substantially in fast-food
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In 1969‚ a sixteen year old student named Michael Kittredge made a candle out of melted crayons‚ a piece of string‚ and an empty milk carton to give to his mother as a gift on Christmas day. A neighbor loved the candle so much that she convinced Michael to sell her the candle. When Michael sold the candle‚ he had enough money to purchase additional supplies to make two more candles‚ and the rest was history. Today‚ Yankee Candle is the largest candle manufacturer in the world. The company produces
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