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Scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument. To explore scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument. To evaluate the impact they have on the argument. Do Now : Look at the quote from Albert Einstein. How might this provide a criticism against the cosmological argument?.
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Scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument. • To explore scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument. • To evaluate the impact they have on the argument. Do Now: Look at the quote from Albert Einstein. How might this provide a criticism against the cosmological argument?
Activation: In groups of three: Divide the work between you to be able to fill out the table using p8-9
Demonstration:‘Assess the strength of Scientific Criticisms of the Cosmological Argument.’ (9 Marks) • Here you have to discuss two things: • Why each scientific criticism works in devaluing the Cosmological Argument. • Why it doesn’t work and it could still be plausible that God created the universe. • Conclude with a statement on whether or not science destroys the argument.
Consolidation: What makes for the stronger argument? • The criticisms from Philosophers? • The criticisms from Science?