Miracles

• What is a miracle defined as in the study material?

  Something that appears to break natural law
• Who claims that God is the only explanation for miracles?

  Catholics and other Christians
• What do non-religious people argue about miracles?

  They do not prove that God exists
• What might be another explanation for miracles, according to the text?

  There may be an explanation not yet known
• What is the significance of miracles throughout history?

  • Reported throughout history
  • Claims still made today
  • Reinforce religious experiences
• How might experiencing miracles affect a person's faith?

  It may strengthen their faith
• Who is reported to have fed a crowd of 5,000?

  Jesus
• What miracle did Jesus perform at a wedding in Cana?

  Turning water into wine
• What miracle involved Jesus healing a blind man?

  Healing the blind man
• What miracle did Jesus perform for a paralyzed man?

  Healing the paralyzed man
• Who appeared to Juan Diego in Mexico City?

  Virgin Mary
• What is notable about the image of the Virgin Mary?

  It hasn't faded over time
• What miraculous event occurred in Lourdes?

  Reported miraculous healings
• How many people reportedly visited the Virgin Mary in Lourdes?

  Over 3 million people
• What reasons are given for why miracles might lead people to believe in God?

  • Non-natural explanations are attributed to God
  • Personal experiences of miracles feel divine
  • Miracles challenge natural laws
• What do natural laws suggest about miracles?

  They have been broken by miracles
• What is the argument against miracles as proof of God's existence?

  Scientific knowledge is always increasing
• What might exist in the future regarding miracles?

  New explanations may be discovered
• What do inexplicable things suggest about the existence of God?

  They do not necessarily mean God exists
• What is the only possible explanation for miracles according to the study material?

  God is the only possible explanation
• How do witnesses of miracles feel about their experiences?

  They feel they have contacted God
• What is the relationship between natural laws and miracles?

  Only God can break natural laws
• What is the final assertion about miracles in the study material?

  God is able to perform miracles
• What are the key arguments against miracles as proof of God's existence?

  • Scientific knowledge is always increasing
  • Non-natural explanations are possible
  • Personal experiences may not indicate divine presence
• Who is able to do such a thing?

  God
• What is the argument against miracles as proof of God's existence?

  Miracles are not necessary proof of God
• How is scientific and medical knowledge characterized?

  It is always increasing
• What may exist in the future according to the text?

  Explanation
• What do inexplicable things not necessarily mean?

  They do not necessarily mean God exists
• What do Catholic responses include?

  Miracles
• What is necessary for people to believe in God according to the text?

  • Signs and wonders must be seen
  • John 4:48 states this requirement
• What is stated about miracles in the Bible?

  They are present in the Bible
• What is said about miracles happening today?

  It is not unreasonable for them to occur
• How does God communicate with people?

  God communicates with people
• What do Jesus' miracles often demand?

  Faith
• What quality of faith is mentioned in relation to miracles?

  It cannot be explained or justified
• What do Catholics generally accept about God?

  God cannot grant every request
• What may denial be part of?

  A bigger plan
• What do healing miracles show?

  God's love for humans
• How can you reference non-biblical miracles in your argument?

  • Refer to non-biblical miracles
  • Link healing miracles of Lourdes to Jesus' miracles