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How do humans know about God? Religious believers claim that God has revealed himself to humanity in various ways. This lesson explores the concept of revelation — the ways in which God makes himself known — and examines both general and special revelation.
Revelation means God making himself known to human beings. Christians and Muslims believe that God does not remain hidden but actively communicates with humanity.
General revelation refers to ways in which God is revealed to all people, at all times, through the natural world and human experience.
| Type | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Nature/Creation | The beauty and complexity of the natural world reveals God's existence and power |
| Conscience | The inner sense of right and wrong that guides moral decisions — some believe this is God's voice within us |
| Human reason | The ability to think logically and philosophically about God's existence (e.g. the design and first cause arguments) |
| Morality | The existence of moral values and duties suggests a moral lawgiver |
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