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Explain the term 'Miracle'.
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(a) (i) Explain the term 'Miracle'. The word 'miracle' comes from the Latin 'miraculum', which means, 'to marvel at, to wonder.' A miracle therefore is a happening which amazes us and arouses wonder. When we say 'miracle' we mean an event which is so mysterious that cannot be explained by scientific methods; something that we believe cannot occur naturally. A miracle involves a breach or violation of the laws of nature. Usually miracles are thought of as something that has a religious significance. Christians believe that a miracle is a sign of the power of God. The essential Catholic hand book has this to say on miracles; 'An occurrence that alters the laws of nature and is a sign of God's presence in the world. St Augustine stated that the traditional understanding of a miracle is an event that we cannot forecast or expect with our present understanding of nature. Thomas Aquinas defines miracles which are...
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