The Language of Argument

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R e l i g i o u s R e a s o n i n g

1. Explain and evaluate each of Curley’s “seven deadly objections” to belief
   in a Christian God. How could a traditional Christian best respond to each
   objection? Is that response adequate? Why or why not?


2. Some of Curley’s arguments depend on specific doctrines of traditional
   Christianity. Does this make his arguments weaker? Why or why not?


3. Is there any better reason to deny the existence of God that Curley over-
   looked? If so, present it as forcefully as you can.

Discussion Questions

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