Philosophical, Historical Criticism of "Hume's Theory" about Miracles

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Some scholars, including David Hume, have argued that it is impossible to attribute and document reports of miracles. In Hume's opinion, there is no miracle that is worthy of belief by competent people,

 as humankind, by nature, is strongly and distinctly inclined toward strange and marvelous things. Unnatural and miraculous news often spread among primitive and savage peoples. Due to the conflict between different religions, each of them claimed miracles to prove its legitimacy and to weaken and invalidate the other. Therefore, this article will explain, based on the descriptive-library approach, that Hume's opinion cannot be accepted. 

The most important evidence for rejecting Hume's theory is previous memoirs and archives, witness testimony, historical reports, archaeological discoveries such as sensory inscriptions, some scientific laws, and most importantly the continuity of news of miracles, attribution to them and acceptance of them.

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