3 1.2 Religious experiences Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are the four types of religious experiences?
A
- Numinous experiences
- Conversion experiences
- Miracles
- Prayer
2
Q
What arguments can be used by people who believe religious experiences cause belief in God? (3)
A
- Answered prayer
- The feeling of a presence of something greater - Numinous experiences must cause faith in God
- Miracles can only be explained with God
3
Q
What arguments can be used by people who believe religious experiences don’t cause belief in God? (3)
A
- Numinous experiences are caused by surroundings, not by God
- All miracles can be explained
- More unanswered prayers than answered ones
