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Does God Exist | Professor Michael Gorman

Nov 9, 2023
Prof. Michael Gorman discusses various philosophical arguments for the existence of God, including the concept of an uncaused cause. He explores the limits and possibilities of using philosophy to understand God's existence, emphasizing the importance of critically evaluating arguments. The chapter also highlights the role of philosophy in understanding the Bible and accessing God without revelation.
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  • Belief in God can be based on philosophical reasoning, personal experiences, and divine faith.
  • Aquinas argues for the existence of an uncaused cause as the ultimate cause, which he identifies as God.

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What philosophy is

Philosophy is the use of reason unaided by divine revelation to investigate foundational questions. It seeks to figure things out through human reason alone, without relying on the Bible or other divine revelations.

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