Do You Believe in Miracles?

Lecture Series: Science and Faith in Judaism and Islam Event on June 13, 2019 Jewish and Muslim Scripture describe many extraordinary events that contradict human experience and the laws of nature. Each religion considers these to be historical and objective accounts of the facts and attributes them to divine interventions in history. People with naturalistic worldviews are skeptical of such miraculous tales or reject them outright. They allege that these narratives were rooted in a mythological view of the world that has long ago been replaced by a scientific approach. Yet the belief in miracles and the belief that God intervenes in world events are central articles of faith and of fundamental significance for both religions. Could both religions express the belief in miracles in a way that withstands the challenges posed by science? Or is it impossible to believe in miracles in this day and age? A discussion between James A. Diamond and Umeyye Isra Yazicioglu. Moderator: Dr. Kathrin Klausing (Institute for Islamic Theology, Osnabrück University). More information: https://www.jmberlin.de/en/lecture-se...