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Aquinas' Cosmological Argument

Authored by Edmund McKillop

Religious Studies

10th Grade

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Aquinas' Cosmological Argument
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Aquinas' basic argument suggest about the universe?

The universe can exist by itself without any cause.

The universe was caused by a series of events with no beginning.

A very powerful force, which is God, must have caused the universe.

The universe is a result of a random quantum fluctuation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Aquinas, why does God not need a cause?

Because God is a concept, not a being.

God has always existed and always will — God is eternal.

Because God is not powerful enough to need a cause.

God was caused by another, more powerful entity.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a criticism of Aquinas' argument?

It aligns perfectly with the concept of infinite regress.

It proves the existence of God beyond doubt.

It suggests that God does not need a beginning, contradicting the premise that everything must have a cause.

It fully aligns with the principles of quantum physics.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some people agree with the cosmological argument?

Because it aligns with the idea that everything that exists needs a beginning or cause.

Because it supports the idea that the universe could have caused itself.

Because it suggests that the universe does not exist.

Because it denies the possibility of a higher power.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the cosmological argument propose as the first uncaused cause?

Quantum fluctuations

God

The Big Bang

A random event

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Aquinas' argument address the concept of infinite regress?

By suggesting it is a viable explanation for the universe.

By supporting it with quantum physics.

By denying its existence entirely.

By proposing God as the necessary first cause to prevent infinite regress.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason critics argue against the necessity of a beginning for the universe?

Because the universe is not as complex as Aquinas thought.

Because the universe is a simple concept that doesn't need explanation.

Because the concept of a beginning is too difficult to understand.

Because the universe can be eternal, similar to God.

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