Unit 9.4 - Religious Experiences Flashcards
1
Q
What is a religious experience
A
A feeling of awe and wonder caused by the presence of god
2
Q
Why may religious experiences lead to belief in god
A
Evidence that god exists
People who have numerous experiences have deep and long lasting conversions
Help a person to come closer to god
3
Q
Why may religious experiences not lead to belief in god
A
No physical proof
Some may have mis took a feeling for a numinous experience
Some may be hallucinating
4
Q
What is a numinous experience
A
Feeling of gods presence when praying
