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Can we prove the existence of God?

The question of proving God's existence is central to debates surrounding a key area of the Theology syllabus - Philosophy of Religion in particular. To ‘prove’ that something exists would normally entail...

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Has the West mis-perceived Islam?

Arguments in support of Westerners misperceiving Islam:1. Fox News stating that Birmingham was an 'All Muslim' city - a clear example of misperception. Other media examples (e.g. on "Sharia courts&q...

Answered by Olivia D. • Religious Studies tutor

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Explain some of the key uses and significance of symbolism within the Church

Symbols instantly convey a message or meaning to those who are familiar with them. Symbols are used a lot in the Christian faith and can be seen on altars and in different places around the church and in ...

Answered by Zak W. • Religious Studies tutor

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What is Natural Law?

Natural law is the theory that an eternal, absolute moral law can be determined by reason. Key scholars are Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle. Aquinas developed the Four Tiers of law, placing natural law on th...

Answered by Zak W. • Religious Studies tutor

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Explain the importance of the Abrahamic covenant to the history of Judaism

The Abrahamic covenant is a agreement made between Abraham (the founder of Judaism) and God. It is detailed in the Torah and in Genesis in the old testament of the Christian bible. God spoke directly to A...

Answered by Rebecca J. • Religious Studies tutor

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