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Miracles and religious experiences are claimed by believers as evidence for God's existence and activity in the world. But what exactly is a miracle? And can religious experiences be trusted? This lesson explores these questions from Christian, Islamic, and philosophical perspectives.
A miracle is an event that appears to break the laws of nature and is attributed to God's intervention.
| Thinker | Definition |
|---|---|
| David Hume | "A transgression of a law of nature by a particular volition of the deity" — an event that violates natural laws |
| Thomas Aquinas | An event caused by God that nature could not produce on its own |
| R.F. Holland | An extraordinary coincidence that is interpreted religiously — it need not break natural laws |
| Religious believers | A sign of God's power and love, showing that God is active in the world |
Christians believe that miracles demonstrate God's power and compassion:
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