Grand Canyon University Does God Exist Argumentative Essay

Overview

The topic of the existence of God is a significant debate in philosophy. You will be studying Does God Exist? [PDF], which covers:

1. The Kalam Cosmological Argument.
2. The Modal Ontological Argument.
3. The Logical Argument From Evil.
4. The Probabilistic Argument From Evil.

Consider the opposing positions by:

• Examining two arguments that try to show God exists.
• Examining two arguments that try to show God does not exist.
• Summarize which position you take, and why.

Those who argue for the existence of God normally take one of two approaches. The first is to start with some fact about the world and from it conclude the existence of God. The second is to analyze the concept of God and show that the concept entails the existence of God.

Instructions

For this assignment, you will:

1. Study the document (attached), Does God Exist? [PDF], which outlines the four arguments.
2. Each of the four arguments has an argument “for” and an argument “against” the existence of God. You are not required to go anywhere else for research on this assignment.
3. Evaluate the four arguments in the following manner:
   • Write a one-page evaluation for two arguments supporting God’s existence.
   • Write a one-page evaluation for two arguments against God’s existence.
4. Next, write one page that summarizes and explains each position you take and why. Use the arguments to support your position and address the objections to your position. Try to focus only on the arguments without digressing into other topics and without appealing to emotions or desires.
5. Submit your three-page evaluation in the Assignments area of the courseroom.