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Aquinas and the Proofs for God's Existence

Aquinas and the Proofs for God's Existence

Examining Thomas Aquinas's five ways of proving God's existence and their relevance for contemporary apologetics.

Thomas Aquinas's Five Ways represent some of the most influential arguments for God's existence in the history of Christian thought, combining philosophical rigor with theological insight.

The First Way: Motion

Aquinas's first way argues from motion to a First Mover, establishing a foundational principle that has sparked centuries of philosophical discussion.

Contemporary Relevance

While these medieval arguments might seem distant from modern concerns, they continue to influence contemporary discussions in both philosophy and apologetics.

Dr. Thomas Wright
About Dr. Thomas Wright

Professor of Systematic Theology with a focus on Reformation theology. PhD in Theological Studies from Princeton Seminary.

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