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Propositional definition and example |
Refers to God directly revealing truth about his nature to people E.g. Genesis/10 commandments/Noah's Arc |
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Propositional criticisms
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1. May not be recorded properly 2. No way of proving them 3. Conflicting truth claims |
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Non-propositional definition and example |
Refers to the idea that God does not reveal facts of truths to people. E.g. a beautiful scene/numinous experience/parables. |
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Non-propositional criticisms |
1. Does not reveal direct knowledge of God 2. No way of resolving theological debates 3. Beauty of nature may or may not reveal God (Paley v Dawkins) |
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Divine inspiration |
God inspired the writers of the books of the Bible |
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Verbal inspiration |
Every word comes from God |
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Divine inspiration criticisms |
1. Divorce is wrong but many Christians allow it 2. Clash of modern views and Bible passages |
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Verbal inspiration |
1. Supports the death penalty - goes against normative morals 2. Meaning of Genesis is disputed 3. Turn the other cheek/an eye for an eye |
