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Week 6 Essay Questions
Due: Sunday, 29 October 2023, 11:59 PM
These essay questions are intended to demonstrate your knowledge of the material and concepts, critical thinking, and application.
Your primary source material for these questions are the assigned readings and videos. You do not need outside resources because this is not a research paper. You do, however, need to make sure that you quote, refer to and paraphrase, and cite content from the readings and videos to demonstrate that you have read/viewed the material.
It is NOT acceptable to answer a question by using Al and/or searching online information sources to generally answer a question. Be specific so that I can clearly see that you have thoroughly understood and interacted with the course material.
There is no specific length requirement. Some questions will take more than others. Keep it short and concise, when possible. As a general guideline, an average of about 200 words per question will get you to the expected level of thoroughness.
1. Define and contrast religious particularism and religious pluralism. Then, describe the challenge of pluralism in regard to the question of whether salvation through Jesus is the only way to God.
2. In regard to the question of the eternal destiny of those who never hear the Gospel, describe how it is possible for an all-loving God to created a world where people are free, some here the Gospel, and some are lost. Is Craig’s defense of this position plausible? Defend your view. (You can also use other resources like Clark to fill out your answer.)
3.Briefly describe both Hume’s and Spinoza’s (found in McDowell) argument against miracles. Give a concise rebuttal of each philosopher’s objection to the possibility of miracles. (Use McDowell & Craig text and videos) What is the strongest argument in support of the possibility of miracles? Support your answer.
4. Discuss the “problem of Hell” (Clark). Why is the concept of hell difficult for both believers and non-believers? Why does this discussion have important implications for doing apologetics and evangelism? Is hell ultimately just and loving? Defend your answer.
5. 4. Discuss the “problem of hypocrisy” (Clark). What is legitimate in regard to criticism of Christians and/or Christianity? How does it create challenges for evangelism and apologetics? How does it ultimately impact the truth of the Gospel?