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Acta Theologica

On-line version ISSN 2309-9089
Print version ISSN 1015-8758

Abstract

UKWAMEDUA, N.U.. Concerning miracles: An existential analysis of some critical insights from Hume and Lewis. Acta theol. [online]. 2021, vol.41, n.2, pp.118-132. ISSN 2309-9089.  http://dx.doi.org/10.18820/23099089/actat.v41i2.7.

People have questioned the veracity of miracles, especially when viewed as what is extraordinarily contrary or tremendously opposed to the normal course of natural events. Some scholars, headed by David Hume, opine that miracles are not really miracles, especially when understood as a flagrant transgression of nature. Others, spearheaded by Carl S. Lewis, posit that miracles are not only possible, but also real and factual, especially when they are considered from the perspectives of people's experiences. However, flowing from these, this article reasons that the basis of acceptance of miracles is no scientific proof but a living faith that trusts the person, role and function of God in human life. This makes it obvious that, while there are no scientific proofs, there are firm indications that miracles are real in the life of the believing community.

Keywords : Miracle; Nature; God; Community; Wonderwerk; Natuur; God; Gemeenskap.

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