Credibility of miracles

• What is necessary for a miracle to occur according to the text?

  Faith
• How does faith relate to healing in the gospels?

  Faith is necessary for healing
• What example illustrates faith leading to healing in the gospels?

  A woman with a haemorrhage
• How does prayer affect a person's belief?

  Prayer strengthens belief for miracles
• What do people today have faith in when receiving medical care?

  Medical staff's expertise
• How many certified cures have occurred in Lourdes?

  69 certified cures
• What is the argument for miracles strengthening faith?

  Miracles happen first, then faith follows
• What do people today often require to have faith?

  Proof of miracles
• Why might people struggle to have faith?

  Due to suffering and strife in the world
• How do some people view miracles?

  As luck or coincidence
• What do many Christians believe about miracles?

  They are possible but not expected
• Does having great faith guarantee miracles?

  No, miracles do not always happen
• What does scientific knowledge suggest about miracles?

  Miracles likely did not happen
• What is an example of a medical condition that could explain a miracle?

  Jairus’ daughter in a diabetic coma
• What happens to some patients deemed terminal by doctors?

  They make a full recovery
• What is significant about the cases in Lourdes?

  Science cannot explain their recoveries
• Why did Jesus perform miracles according to the text?

  To help those who had faith and prayed
• What is a common explanation for some miracles attributed to Jesus?

  Logical or scientific explanations exist
• Why do people rely on doctors and medical treatments?

  They trust in their ability to cure
• What do some people think about visiting sites of miracles?

  It's a waste of money
• How has the importance of religion changed for some people today?

  People place less importance on religion
• What is the implication of people not having faith or praying?

  Miracles cannot happen