From Theism to Spirit Beliefs

Hans Van Eyghen

doi:10.3390/rel13050460

From Theism to Spirit Beliefs

Hans Van Eyghen

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I argue that arguments for the existence of God provide indirect support for the existence of other supernatural beings such as spirits. I defend three arguments: (i) the existence of spirits is more likely if there is a supernatural realm; (ii) an omnibenevolent God makes use of supernatural messengers; (iii) sacred scriptures attest to the existence of spirits. I defend all arguments and defend them against objections.

Original language	English
Article number	460
Number of pages	15
Journal	Religions
Volume	13
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13050460
Publication status	Published - 19 May 2022

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Demonology
Natural theology
Spirits

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