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What is the Argument from Religion?

Description: The Argument from Religion is a philosophical argument for the existence of God. It is based on the premise that the existence of the universe and the order of nature are evidence of a divine creator.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Religion?

  1. The existence of the universe and the order of nature are evidence of a divine creator.

  2. The universe is too complex to have arisen by chance.

  3. The existence of life is evidence of a divine creator.

  4. The existence of consciousness is evidence of a divine creator.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Religion is based on the premise that the existence of the universe and the order of nature are evidence of a divine creator.

What is the most common version of the Argument from Religion?

  1. The cosmological argument

  2. The teleological argument

  3. The ontological argument

  4. The moral argument

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cosmological argument is the most common version of the Argument from Religion. It argues that the existence of the universe and the order of nature are evidence of a divine creator.

What is the cosmological argument?

  1. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is impossible for something to come from nothing.

  2. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is too complex to have arisen by chance.

  3. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is governed by laws of nature.

  4. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is fine-tuned for life.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cosmological argument is the argument that the universe must have a creator because it is impossible for something to come from nothing.

What is the teleological argument?

  1. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is too complex to have arisen by chance.

  2. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is governed by laws of nature.

  3. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is fine-tuned for life.

  4. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is beautiful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The teleological argument is the argument that the universe must have a creator because it is too complex to have arisen by chance.

What is the ontological argument?

  1. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is impossible for something to come from nothing.

  2. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is too complex to have arisen by chance.

  3. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is governed by laws of nature.

  4. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is fine-tuned for life.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ontological argument is the argument that the universe must have a creator because it is impossible for something to come from nothing.

What is the moral argument?

  1. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is governed by laws of nature.

  2. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is fine-tuned for life.

  3. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is beautiful.

  4. The argument that the universe must have a creator because it is good.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The moral argument is the argument that the universe must have a creator because it is good.

What are some of the criticisms of the Argument from Religion?

  1. The argument is based on faith, not reason.

  2. The argument is circular.

  3. The argument is anthropomorphic.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Religion has been criticized on a number of grounds, including that it is based on faith, not reason; that it is circular; and that it is anthropomorphic.

What is the problem of evil?

  1. The problem that there is evil in the world if God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving.

  2. The problem that there is suffering in the world if God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving.

  3. The problem that there is injustice in the world if God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of evil is the problem that there is evil, suffering, and injustice in the world if God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving.

What are some of the responses to the problem of evil?

  1. The free will defense

  2. The soul-making defense

  3. The greater good defense

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of responses to the problem of evil, including the free will defense, the soul-making defense, and the greater good defense.

What is the free will defense?

  1. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants us to have free will.

  2. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants us to learn from our mistakes.

  3. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants us to grow spiritually.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The free will defense is the defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants us to have free will, to learn from our mistakes, and to grow spiritually.

What is the soul-making defense?

  1. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants us to develop our souls.

  2. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants us to become more compassionate.

  3. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants us to become more loving.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The soul-making defense is the defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants us to develop our souls, become more compassionate, and become more loving.

What is the greater good defense?

  1. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants to bring about a greater good.

  2. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants to prevent a greater evil.

  3. The defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants to test our faith.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The greater good defense is the defense that God allows evil to exist because he wants to bring about a greater good, prevent a greater evil, or test our faith.

Is the Argument from Religion a valid argument?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It is unclear.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is unclear whether the Argument from Religion is a valid argument. Some philosophers believe that it is, while others believe that it is not.

Is the Argument from Religion a sound argument?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It is unclear.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is unclear whether the Argument from Religion is a sound argument. Some philosophers believe that it is, while others believe that it is not.

What is the most common objection to the Argument from Religion?

  1. The problem of evil

  2. The argument is based on faith, not reason.

  3. The argument is circular.

  4. The argument is anthropomorphic.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common objection to the Argument from Religion is the problem of evil.

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