Atheism and Postmodernism - June 2010 essay plan

Examine reasons which have been suggested for the rise of atheism (30 marks)

Science

- Psychology

- Evolution

- Technological advances in space

Empricism

- If we cannot physically see or touch something, how can we be sure that it exists?

Problem of evil

- Aquinas  "if there was an all loving powerful God, he would not let evil happen, but it does which suggests either he is not all powerful, or there is no God"

Awareness of other faiths

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