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