{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Brainscape", "url": "https://www.brainscape.com/", "logo": "https://www.brainscape.com/pks/images/cms/public-views/shared/Brainscape-logo-c4e172b280b4616f7fda.svg", "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/Brainscape", "https://x.com/brainscape", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainscape", "https://www.instagram.com/brainscape/", "https://www.tiktok.com/@brainscapeu", "https://www.pinterest.com/brainscape/", "https://www.youtube.com/@BrainscapeNY" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "(929) 334-4005", "contactType": "customer service", "availableLanguage": ["English"] }, "founder": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Andrew Cohen" }, "description": "Brainscape’s spaced repetition system is proven to DOUBLE learning results! Find, make, and study flashcards online or in our mobile app. Serious learners only.", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "159 W 25th St, Ste 517", "addressLocality": "New York", "addressRegion": "NY", "postalCode": "10001", "addressCountry": "USA" } }

Theme C Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

Muslim design argument?

A

Muslims believe the world words in such an intricate way that it must have been designed and therefore have a designer (God)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Different people’s design argument?

A

Thomas Aquinas-only an all intelligent being could hold all the intricate orbits in place
Isaac Newton- design of the human thumb print being individual was enough to convince him there was a creator
William Paley- a watch’s intricate design shows it was made for a purpose, similar to the Earth
Tennant- if the size of a neutron of gravity was any different then life would seize to exist, therefore there must be a designer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

weaknesses of design argument?

A

Weakness- atheists argue natural selection means things design themselves to fit together

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Muslims view of design argument and science?

A

Still accept scientific discoveries and believe the Qur’an supports this knowledge. There is no contradiction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

First cause/cosmological argument?

A

Argument if cause an effect. What caused the universe or what caused the Big Bang? Everything must have a cause so there must be something eternal to cause these first things(God)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Theist view on Big Bang?

A

Must’ve been something that caused the material to implode or even exist in the first place. God was the uncaused cause of the Big Bang

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Objections to first cause argument?

A

If everything has a cause, what caused God?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is a miracle?

A

Act from God that defies laws of nature. It should be impossible and therefore has no other explanation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Supreme miracle in Islam?

A

Revelation of the Qur’an to Mohammed. Other than this, Muslims don’t value miracles very much

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Argument against miracles?

A

Science may not be discovered to explain it yet or just lucky coincidences

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Arguments against God?

A

Scientists believe we don’t need to invent a God to fill in the gaps, eventually science will discover everything.
If God was perfect and all loving, why does he allow suffering

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Special and general revelation?

A

Special is direct to one person and dramatic. General is often everyday events seen by many people which people feel God’s presence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly