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Scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument.

Explore impactful scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument and evaluate their implications. Analyze Einstein's quote for potential criticism. Group activity to assess criticisms' strengths and discuss their impact on the argument's plausibility. Consider if science weakens or strengthens the argument. Compare philosophers' and scientists' criticisms for a stronger argument.

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Scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument.

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  1. Scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument. • To explore scientific criticisms of the Cosmological Argument. • To evaluate the impact they have on the argument. Do Now: Look at the quote from Albert Einstein. How might this provide a criticism against the cosmological argument?

  2. Activation: In groups of three: Divide the work between you to be able to fill out the table using p8-9 

  3. Demonstration:‘Assess the strength of Scientific Criticisms of the Cosmological Argument.’ (9 Marks) • Here you have to discuss two things: • Why each scientific criticism works in devaluing the Cosmological Argument. • Why it doesn’t work and it could still be plausible that God created the universe. • Conclude with a statement on whether or not science destroys the argument.

  4. Consolidation: What makes for the stronger argument? • The criticisms from Philosophers? • The criticisms from Science?

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