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The Thomistic Institute
God, Evolution, and the Big Bang: The Theology of Creation according to Aquinas | Prof. Gaven Kerr
Jun 2, 2024
Prof. Gaven Kerr discusses Aquinas's Five Ways as rational proof of God's existence. He explores causal series, essence vs. existence, and Aquinas's view on evolution. The importance of understanding philosophical arguments is highlighted, along with debates on the existence of God.
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- Aquinas emphasizes the need for definite proof of God's existence beyond faith alone.
- Aquinas distinguishes between accidental and essential causal series, highlighting the necessity of a primary cause in essential series.
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The Concept of God in Philosophical Inquiry
Aquinas delves into the existence of God, emphasizing the need for definite proof rather than faith alone. He presents philosophical demonstrations for God's existence as prerequisites to faith. Aquinas, a man of faith and profound thinking, argues for philosophical proofs of God's existence, linking them to the dependency relationship between cause and effect.
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