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natural theology

type of theology providing arguments for the existence of God based on reason and ordinary experience of nature (as opposed to revealed theology, based on scripture and/or religious experience, or transcendental theology, based on a priori reasoning)
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natural theology

Summary

natural theology ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • natural theology is a type of theology[2].
  • natural theology comprises argument for God's existence[3].
  • natural theology's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Natural theology[4].

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Definition and Type

natural theology is a type of theology[2].

Use and Application

natural theology comprises argument for God's existence[3].

Why It Matters

natural theology ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] It is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Related Entities

Charles Bell theology William Paley

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  2. [5] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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