This class offers an extensive consideration on the proofs for God's existence. It explores the different manners in which one can prove a reality and emphasizes Thomas Aquinas' Five Ways for coming to the conclusion of God's existence. Further, it explores historical arguments for the authenticity of Jesus' teaching and his resurrection, has an extensive exploration of the problem of evil, and presents Pascal's wager. It closes by distinguishing between knowing God through reason vs. knowing him through faith.
Faith, Science, and Reason, Textbook: Ch. 7, pp. 154-182 (5 proofs); Ch. 6, pp. 127-153 (Problem of Evil); Ch. 8, pp. 183-212 (Pascal's Wager)
Faith, Science, and Reason, Workbook: Ch. 7, pp. 36-42 (5 proofs); Ch. 6, pp. 30-35 (Problem of evil); Ch. 8, pp. 43-49 (Pascal's Wager)
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