The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy Quiz

According to Richard Dawkins, what is the probability of the existence of a divine creator?

• Moderately probable

• Absolutely certain

• Highly probable

• Highly improbable

What does Richard Dawkins claim can explain how everything in the world was made?

• Divine intervention

• Human intervention

• Random chance

• Theory of evolution and natural selection

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Critics of Dawkins argue that attributing the world's complexity to random chance is more improbable than what?

• The complexity of nature

• The existence of God

• The theory of evolution

• The Big Bang Theory

According to Alvin Plantinga, how does Dawkins contradict himself regarding the complexity of God?

• God is simple and not complex

• God is complex and not simple

• God is both simple and complex

• God's complexity is irrelevant

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Do you agree with Dawkins that God is a delusion?

• Yes, because it is highly improbable

• No, because God's existence is certain

• No, because God's existence is probable

• Yes, because science proves it

Can science explain human morality according to the text?

• No, it is beyond scientific explanation

• No, it is a divine gift

• Yes, through empirical evidence

• Yes, through philosophical reasoning

What does the Christian and Jewish bibles imply about the beginning of the universe?

• The universe is eternal

• The universe was always there

• God created the universe at a specific time

• The universe is a mystery

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What is the main argument presented by Richard Dawkins in 'The God Delusion'?

• The existence of God is certain

• The universe is eternal

• The theory of evolution explains creation

• God's complexity is irrelevant

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What do critics accuse Dawkins of being in relation to his arguments?

• A poor philosopher

• A divine creator

• A poor scientist

• A religious believer

What is the main point made by philosopher Alvin Plantinga regarding Dawkins' definition of complexity?

• God is simple and not complex

• God is highly improbable

• God's existence is irrelevant

• God is both simple and complex