... , hence his definition of miracles being "violation of natural laws". Hume suggests that "a wise man proportions his beliefs to according to the evidence." According to Hume the only evidence we have available to us is the testimonies and accounts written down by others. Looking back at the quote made by Hume concerning the use of evidence, it must be asked; how useful are ... affairs, therefore miracles do not happen as they require some form of divine intervention. Wiles' argument is well regarded as a theory that appeals the scientifically educated as is allows for a belief in God whi...

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