Design argument — An argument suggesting that proof of God’s existence can be seen through the evidence of ‘design’ in the world; also known as the teleological argument. (⇦ Go Back)

Enlightenment — A state of spiritual awakening and the gaining of a deeper understanding of reality. (⇦ Go Back)

Evil — A cause of suffering; the moral opposite of good. Believed by some to be contrary to the will of God. (⇦ Go Back)

First cause argument — An argument suggesting that God’s existence can be proved by logical argument and the evidence of a universal chain of causes and effects. Therefore, the universe requires an uncaused cause at the start, which must be God. (⇦ Go Back)

General revelation — Indirect revelation; the idea of being able to see something of God through nature and scriptures which are readily available in everyday experience. (⇦ Go Back)

Immanent — A characteristic of God; the belief that God is present and involved in the world, (eg through special revelations/miracles). (⇦ Go Back)

Impersonal — A characteristic of God; the belief that God is beyond human understanding. (⇦ Go Back)

Miracle — An event that contradicts the laws of nature, and is usually thought to be impossible, (eg being raised from the dead). (⇦ Go Back)

Omniscient — All-knowing; believed by theists to be an attribute of God. (⇦ Go Back)

Omnipotent — All-powerful; believed by theists to be an attribute of God. (⇦ Go Back)

Personal — A characteristic of God; belief that humans can build relationships with God. (⇦ Go Back)

Revelation — When God is revealed to humans; can be special or general. (⇦ Go Back)

Science — The collection of knowledge from observation and testing. (⇦ Go Back)

Special revelation — Direct revelation; God being revealed directly to an individual or group through experiences such as visions. (⇦ Go Back)

Suffering — An effect of evil; undergoing pain and hardship. (⇦ Go Back)

Transcendent — A characteristic of God; belief that God is outside space and time. (⇦ Go Back)

Ultimate reality — Belief in a supreme and fundamental power in the universe. In Hinduism, Brahman is often referred to as the ultimate reality and supreme cosmic power. (⇦ Go Back)

Vision — An experience of seeing/experiencing something in the imagination or through a dream. (⇦ Go Back)