This paper will prove that it is rational to have faith in God. The discussion will be based on the basic arguments that have been used over the decades to attest God's existence. Over the past years, the question regarding rationality and faith in God has dominated many important discussions. In fact, the question has long been a source of argument amongst individuals who believe in God and those who believe that God exists. There is a difference between having faith in God and knowing that He exists. Believing in God means that one trusts Him and commits his or her life to Him whereas, the belief of God's existence is based on a specific proposition that demonstrates God exists (Jordan). It can be said that both logic show there is a God. Perhaps, without God, the universe and human beings would not have existed. As such, the universe is full of God's work, which makes one believe in God and His existence.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Rationality and Faith in God
- The Meaning of Rationality
- Kalam Cosmological Perspective
- The Teleological Argument
- Moral Values and God's Authority
- The Mystery of Human Cognizance
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the rationality of having faith in God, analyzing various philosophical and scientific arguments to support this belief.
- The definition of rationality and its role in faith.
- The Kalam Cosmological argument, which proposes that the universe's existence necessitates a cause, implying a timeless and powerful creator.
- The Teleological argument, highlighting the order and intricate design of the universe as evidence for an intelligent designer.
- The moral values argument, emphasizing the need for an objective moral authority, suggesting God as the source of such authority.
- The mystery of human consciousness, which, with its nonphysical nature and impact on physical actions, points to the existence of a supernatural being.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Rationality and Faith in God: This chapter establishes the central question of whether it is rational to have faith in God, emphasizing the distinction between believing in God and knowing His existence.
- The Meaning of Rationality: The chapter defines rationality as aligning one's faith with their reasons for having faith and acting in accordance with reality. It stresses the importance of consistency and trust in one's mind.
- Kalam Cosmological Perspective: This chapter presents the Kalam Cosmological argument, stating that everything that begins to exist has a cause. It uses the universe's beginning as evidence for a first cause, attributing it to God's timeless and powerful nature.
- The Teleological Argument: This chapter explores the Teleological argument, emphasizing the order and intricacy of the universe. It argues that the fine-tuning of the universe necessitates a creator who designed it with purpose and precision.
- Moral Values and God's Authority: This chapter examines the moral values argument, which posits that objective morality requires an objective authority. It suggests God as the source of such authority, providing the basis for universal moral laws.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper examines key concepts such as rationality, faith, God, Kalam Cosmological argument, teleological argument, moral values, objective authority, human consciousness, and the mystery of human cognizance. It explores the interplay between philosophical and scientific perspectives in relation to the existence and role of God.
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- Joe Wessh (Author), 2019, Is it ever rational to have faith in God, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/494383
