Evidence of the Existence of God
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Evidence of the existence of God
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
KEY CONCEPTS OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN 2
EVIDENCE IN NATURAL WORLD 3
EVIDENCE IN THE BIBLE 4
CONCLUSION 5
BIBLIOGRAPHY 7
I. Introduction
Although the theory of evolution is taught as the only option, intelligent design provides evidence of the existence of God. Intelligent design requires an intelligent designer; the evidence is all around us in nature, in the Bible and the rest of creation. The other possibilities are natural law and the product of chance. In this paper, I will argue that there is evidence to believe that intelligent design is in many ways a better argument against evolution. Intelligent design is an arm of science and philosophy that looks for evidence of design in the natural world with aims to substantiate the idea of a designer. The Bible declares in Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (NIV) The heavens and the earth reveal the character and glory of the designer and this is evidence of His character and goodness.
In the search for evidence of Gods existence we can apply what we already know to the intelligent design concept. As we consider the argument we need to be aware that the “observation of the world is theory laden” presuppositions always impact our perception from the simplest to the most complex theories.
Before the 18th century people were willing to believe that God created the universe, all truth came from Him, and He revealed that truth to all. But the Christian worldview is not the prevailing way in the culture and efforts to remove God from our daily live are confronted in every aspect. For this reason is critical to challenge the arguments with knowledge and facts available with new discoveries. If I as a Christian want to impact the culture is necessary to engage it.
II. Key concepts of intelligent design
“Irreducible complexity” is a concept popularized by Lehigh...
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
KEY CONCEPTS OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN 2
EVIDENCE IN NATURAL WORLD 3
EVIDENCE IN THE BIBLE 4
CONCLUSION 5
BIBLIOGRAPHY 7
I. Introduction
Although the theory of evolution is taught as the only option, intelligent design provides evidence of the existence of God. Intelligent design requires an intelligent designer; the evidence is all around us in nature, in the Bible and the rest of creation. The other possibilities are natural law and the product of chance. In this paper, I will argue that there is evidence to believe that intelligent design is in many ways a better argument against evolution. Intelligent design is an arm of science and philosophy that looks for evidence of design in the natural world with aims to substantiate the idea of a designer. The Bible declares in Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (NIV) The heavens and the earth reveal the character and glory of the designer and this is evidence of His character and goodness.
In the search for evidence of Gods existence we can apply what we already know to the intelligent design concept. As we consider the argument we need to be aware that the “observation of the world is theory laden” presuppositions always impact our perception from the simplest to the most complex theories.
Before the 18th century people were willing to believe that God created the universe, all truth came from Him, and He revealed that truth to all. But the Christian worldview is not the prevailing way in the culture and efforts to remove God from our daily live are confronted in every aspect. For this reason is critical to challenge the arguments with knowledge and facts available with new discoveries. If I as a Christian want to impact the culture is necessary to engage it.
II. Key concepts of intelligent design
“Irreducible complexity” is a concept popularized by Lehigh...