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The Existence of God
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
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
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?
Some Questions to Ask
Is there scientific evidence?
Is there logical evidence?
Is there moral evidence ?
Is there historical evidence?
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)
The Complexity of Life
Logical Evidence
-Creation assumes a creator
-Kãlam cosmological argument
Kalãm Cosmological Argument
1) Everything that has a beginning has a cause
2) The universe had a beginning
3) Therefore, the universe has a cause
Introduced by Aristotle and consists of 3 points
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”
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?
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)
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.
Bibliography
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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
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