Teleological Argument

Topic Notes

ONLINE CONTENT STARTS AROUND THE HALF-HOUR MARK
Topics:

• The Teleological Argument – Probably the oldest and most popular argument for God’s existence:
  1. All designs imply a designer
  2. There is great design in the Universe
  3. Therefore, there must be a Great Designer of the Universe
• Aristotle and Plato (not Christians, but genius philosophers) believed in God or gods.
• They said there was some kind of INTELLIGENT MIND who designed the Universe.
• According to Aristotle, philosophy begins with a sense of wonder about the world.
• This is where modern science came from – a sense of wonder.
• But it is also where a realization of God’s existence can come from.
• “The Watch” Analogy
• Things only moves towards a purposeful goal with CONSCIOUSNESS DIRECTING IT!!
• Romans 1:20
• Amazing Earth Facts
• Life = Just add water? – Not so fast!
• BIBLE CONTRADICTION: Via 1001biblecontradictions.com
  • Jesus did / did not show love for his enemies.
  • Luke 6:27 vs. Luke 19:26-27
• Listener Question:
  • In response to a Truth Shot
  • “Who created your god?”
• OVERTIME! “Online” content
• A continuation of “Who created your god?”
• More Amazing Earth Facts
• What is necessary to produce life? Check out Hugh Ross’ Article (link below)
• Hugh Ross is not just a writer… He’s a Scientist and knows stuff!!
• What is the “mulit-verse”?
• If our Universe is a good design, it’s repeatable and God may do what he wants!
• Related Items:
  • Hugh Ross’ Fine-Tuning for IntelligentPhysical Life

This show originally aired July 21, 2013

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