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Thesis

Why is it important to be convinced of the Existence of God?

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title1 Corinthian 15:19 - 21

19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.

20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have [d]fallen asleep. 21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead.

It follows that when we are convinced of the good news, then we can share it with others with the intent of them being grafted into the Olive Tree, which is Christ.

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When it comes to proof, if we want to be lawyers about it, we can apply three different standards:

  • Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
    • This means that, if any rational person would be left with some sort of doubt about whether or not the defendant committed the crime, then the defendant cannot be found guilty
  • Clear and Convincing Evidence
    • Less strict than the above. Enough evidence to prove an argument
  • Preponderance of Evidence
    • As the lowest standard of proof for conviction, this essentially just means that the judge or jury has to be slightly more convinced than not that the defendant is guilty.

The question that we should now ask is, which category does the evidence for the Existence of God fall in?

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The problem with this argument is it argues the metaphysical from the physical. The physical is in the realm of observations, experimentation and science. The metaphysical is not.

Preconceived ideas and Conclusions

When we enter any sort of 

Before we embark on examining the answer

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