Cosmological argument and the Design argument
This week, we are focusing on the Cosmological argument and the Design argument. These arguments represent how one can think about religion from a philosophical perspective.In your blog, I would like you to reflect more generally on what, if anything, you think philosophy might contribute to the understanding of religion. Think about i) whether you think these arguments might change someone's relgious convictions, and ii) whether there is anything about religious experience that is left out of these arguments (for example, some people might say that faith is important for religious conviction, yet of course faith has no role in philosophical argument).
I believe that philosophy gives people who believe in god, question on why to believe. Ever since I have taken philosopy I learn to look into what i believe, in and make sure i understand what i am following and understand. I think philosphy opens your mind to what some religious beliefs tell you should be closed. So once you have a better understanding of religion and god and your self and existance its not a totally blind walk built on pure faith but a walk built on knowledge. Besides i don't think any god will want you to follow him blindly because you can be easily swayed
posted by Esther Dee @ 3:54 PM
1 Comments:
I think you make a good point here, which is that you can learn about other perspectives, and also find other reasons for your beliefs through philosophical questioning.
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