Miracles – Full
Realist vs. Anti-Realist
Topic
Views
Realist View (Objective Miracles)
Realists argue that miracles
are objective, supernatural events in
which God directly intervenes in the natural world, temporarily
suspending or overriding the laws of nature. This view is held
by traditional religious believers (e.g., Aquinas, Swinburne) and a
with how miracles are presented in scripture.
Key Characteristics:
• Miracles are actual historical events, not just symbolic stories
• They involve divine causation – God actively changes how n
works.
• They serve as evidence of God's power and existence.
Examples Supporting Realism:
The Resurrection of Jesus (Gospels) – A dead man returning to l
violates biological laws.
Parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) – A supernatural force divide
Realist vs. Anti-Realist
Topic
Views
Realist View (Objective Miracles)
Realists argue that miracles
are objective, supernatural events in
which God directly intervenes in the natural world, temporarily
suspending or overriding the laws of nature. This view is held
by traditional religious believers (e.g., Aquinas, Swinburne) and a
with how miracles are presented in scripture.
Key Characteristics:
• Miracles are actual historical events, not just symbolic stories
• They involve divine causation – God actively changes how n
works.
• They serve as evidence of God's power and existence.
Examples Supporting Realism:
The Resurrection of Jesus (Gospels) – A dead man returning to l
violates biological laws.
Parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) – A supernatural force divide
