Religion And Society
Throughout history, one of the main philosophical debates has revolved around the nature of God and religion. Connected to this debate is the question of morality and society. A common controversy in this field is whether science and religion are in conflict with each other or if they address different concerns. Are religious matters, such as the meaning of existence and the existence of God, beyond the realm of science? Can the effectiveness of religion be proven? Does it even matter?
If we accept the assumption that God and religion do matter, what kind of evidence is available for the existence of God? The “argument from consensus” approach suggests that the widespread belief in God implies His actual existence. The “argument from Scripture” relies on writings about God. The “argument from design” asserts that our complex and ordered world must have been created by a supreme being.
Furthermore, the “argument from religious experience” claims that God exists for the individual who has had such an experience, but can this serve as a basis for someone else’s belief? Another argument for God’s existence is the moral argument, which posits a lawgiver beyond the universe. Counterarguments, particularly … ...Read the rest.
“Religion And Society”
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