The Design ArgumentLO: To look at the evidence of design and consider if this is evidence for a designer?

Is there evidence of Design in the world? Yes No

Is there evidence of Design in the world? Yes Wow FactorsGrand CanyonSunsetsWaterfallsGreat Barrier ReefNatureLife itself

NoMalfunctioning of

the natural world.TsunamisEarthquakes WarMurderDisease and famine

Teleological argument ‘Telos’ form the Greek meaning ‘End’, ‘Aim’,

‘Purpose’.The Teleological (or design argument) claims

that certain phenomena in the universe appear to display features of design, in so far as they are perfectly adapted to fulfil their function.

Can you find any evidence of design?

Field Treasure hunt

Sort into categories…Evidence of design in natural objects

Evidence of design in Man made objects

William Paley and the watch:

William Paley (CE 1743 – 1805)), Put forward a very popular teleological argument in his book Natural Theology (1802).

Key Term: Analogy = a comparison of similars.

             

Paley’s AnalogyWilliam Paley was Archdeacon of

Carlisle:Paley: Imagine crossing a heath. If you

come across a stone, you might consider it to be an accident but if you come across a watch then this provides clear evidence of contrivance or design even if the purpose of the watch is not obvious.

Just as the design of the watch implies a designer, so the design in the world implies a great designer – which is God.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkWHrpI7Tco

Biblical Quotes that support the design argument.

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Genesis 1:1-2

“For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.”Romans 1:20

Holiday task…How does evidence of design try to prove the existence of God?

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