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What is a miracle?

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October 27, 2005 (changed October 27, 2005) Permalink

According to David Hume in his essay "Of Miracles," a miracle "is a violation of the laws of nature." Hume goes on, by the way, to argue that it is never rational for us to believe that a miracle has occurred.

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Alexander George

October 27, 2005 (changed October 27, 2005) Permalink

In this connection, you might also be interested in reading the responses to Question 59.

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