1. Existence of God
Miracles

2. Objectives
Examine the argument from religious experience and miracles for the existence of God
Consider the basic problems with religious experience and miracles as an argument for the existence of God

3. Religious experience
Some theists are certain that God exists because they claim have experienced him. When people claim to have met God personally, this is called a religious experience and can take many forms
E.g. prayer, meditation, worship, feeling God’s presence in nature, conversion (change of belief) and miracles

4. Think! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DaY8-Mui0I Ways of experiencing
God

5. Your task
Your task is to investigate the different types of religious experience
You must also explain how the types of religious experience could be used to prove the existence of God
Remember to also think about any problems with the type of religious experience

6. Personal Experience Burning Bush
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Gangs of NY- Niki Cruz

7. Conversion - Saul http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAd1zr2z_Aw

8. Conversion – Cat Stevens

9. Prayer and Mediation

10. Nature

11. Miracle - definition
A seemingly impossible occurrence, usually good

12. Miracles Many people believe that God exists because of Miracles
They say God makes miracles happen and the miracle is proof that God exists
The miracle is an example of God reaching into our world to help us
Miracles can also make someone believe in God as a trigger for belief

13. Miracles
Theists use the term ‘miracle’ to refer to an event performed by God that appears to break the laws of nature.
It may be the cure of a terminal illness or disability that doctors cannot explain. It can also be survival from certain death.
Miracles can strengthen faith and can also act as a demonstration of God’s love