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The document discusses evidence for the existence of God, including scientific evidence of the complexity and fine-tuning of the universe, logical evidence from causation and morality arguments, historical evidence from Jesus' resurrection and the existence of Christianity, and references Pilgrim's Progress as an allegory about the Christian journey with God. It notes the importance of seeking truth on this issue and considering scientific, logical, moral and historical evidence.
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- 1. The Existence of God
- 2. Importance The topic of God’s existence is one of the deepest questions of humankind If God exists, then there exists many personal and ethical implications Each person should seek the truth of this very important issue
- 3. Pilgrim’s Progress and God The entire story of Pilgrim’s Progress revolves around the main character’s journey with God The allegory represents a conversion to Christianity and an example of the Christian life
- 4. Popular Objections There is not sufficient evidence for God’s existence A good God can not exist in such an evil world Who created God?
- 5. Some Questions to Ask Is there scientific evidence? Is there logical evidence? Is there moral evidence ? Is there historical evidence?
- 6. Scientific Evidence The complexity of the universe The universe’s life- permitting conditions Odds of our universe being low entropy (life permitting) by chance alone are 1: 10^10(123)
- 7. The Complexity of Life
- 8. Logical Evidence -Creation assumes a creator -Kãlam cosmological argument
- 9. Kalãm Cosmological Argument Introduced by Aristotle and consists of 3 points 1) Everything that has a beginning has a cause 2) The universe had a beginning 3) Therefore, the universe has a cause
- 10. Moral Evidence Objective moral values only exist if God exists Objective moral values do exist Therefore, God exists Without God, no one can honestly say “That is wrong” one could only say, “I personally believe that is wrong”
- 11. Moral Objection “How could God permit evil in the world?” This question assumes that our definition of good lines up with God’s What if we were evil in God’s sight?
- 12. Historical Evidence The resurrection of Jesus Christ Many early and reputable historians refer to Christ’s resurrection (Josephus, Tacitus, Pliny the Younger, Emeritus, and many more) The fact that women discovered the empty tomb (Mark 16)
- 13. Historical Evidence The mere existence of Christianity today “if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith” and “if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile” – 1 Corinthians 15:14-16 The horrific martyrdom of 11 of Jesus’ 12 disciples.
- 15. Conclusion The topic of God’s existence is one of the deepest questions of humankind If God exists, then there exists many personal and ethical implications