Manifestations of Providence attest to God's intervention
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This argument is used in the debate Does God exist?.
This argument is a justification of There are divine interventions.Keywords: God, Divine Providence
Summary[ edit ]
In particular:
- God's answers to prayer
- Significant and highly unlikely historical events
- Highly improbable events in our lives that warn or save us
Quotes[ edit ]
“Many people believe in the existence of God. But few know that because he loves us, God invites us to much more: he offers us a personal relationship of intimacy with him. It is through this relationship that he can truly transform our lives. Those who have had this encounter testify to the extent to which they experience God's love. God speaks to them, and they see him answer their prayers.”
Thierry G., “Does God exist? Arguments for and against”.
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Justifications[ edit ]
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God's answers to prayer
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Particularly unlikely events that influence the course of history
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Unlikely events in our lives that warn or save us
Objections[ edit ]
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If Providence existed, it would prevent many unjust events. -
Manifestations of Providence are mere coincidences on which a religious interpretation is projected.
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The interventions of providence are overestimated because of our cognitive biases