What proofs have been provided of the existence of god? Do you think that science is able to contribute to this debate, either to prove that God exists, or that he does not? 1 Abstract 2 Introduction a History of this debate From the time of Plato, there have been a considerable number of arguments postulated in favour of the existence of God. The definition of the word 'God' is ambiguous and has been used in so many different senses by different thinkers. However, all the debates in some ways or another clearly investigate on whether 'God exists'. Before looking deeper into the subject, a historical review will be an aid ...view middle of the document...
But we should also remember that religion also preaches morality as dictated by God and is a precursor to our social rules. God is also revered as the Creator and without any doubt, questioning his existence also leads us to condemning the interpretations of the creation of our universe and the birth of all living creatures. c Plan & Issues to be addressed In this essay, we aim at providing some arguments put forward by a few of the great philosophers. These claim to have the answer to one of the oldest philosophical questions, 'Does God exist?'; which will lead us to also classify the different evidences according to whether the authors have embraced from 1. Non-existential premises, 2. Cosmological arguments, 3. Religious experiences, 4. Ethical arguments e.g. concrete approaches from intuition of being.The first group contains arguments that have been derived from logic and neither based on any form of causation, nor religious influences. The Second type appeals more to our imagination and is based on the fact the 'God' is required to explain the Universe and its creation. As for the third type, it groups the argument as to whether its starting point and the attestation are based on beliefs in religion. The last classification contains the arguments that have been put forward from the basis of moral principles.In the second part of this discussion, an attempt to analyse the arguments in order to establish whether they can be accepted as bona fide proofs will be given. Thus, each proposition will be investigated in terms of their legitimacy, and the criticisms they have been subjected to from other philosophers will also be looked at.The later part of this expose has the objective of determining whether science is a means of advocating for or against the fundamental question of the existence of God. It is also one the questions to which many philosophers have attempted to answer. In order to achieve this goal, both sides of the story will have to be studied.3 Discussion a Proofs of Existence of God & Classification of the arguments provided The Ontological Argument, Saint Anselm 'The Ontological Argument' by Saint Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury, is directly addressed to God, presupposing the notion of perfection in reality. Hence, the author is already aware of the nature of God in the same respect as that of Christianity. His arguments start by condemning disbelief as foolishness, followed by a definition of a God:: 'Truly there is a God, although the fool hath said in his heart, there is no God.', 'we believe thou art a being than which nothing greater can be conceived. Or is there no such nature, since the fool hath said in his heart, there is no God?' (Psalms xiv.I).He uses the analogy of a painter who has in his thoughts what he intends to paint, but who will only understand the reality of his painting af...
