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The [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] [[Gary Habermas]] wrote: "Double-blind prayer experiments: three ... that have indeed worked were cases of orthodox-Christians praying for the sick."<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-apologist-10-reasons-for-the-fall-of-atheism-106531/ Christian Apologist: 10 Reasons for the Fall of Atheism] by [[Gary Habermas]]</ref>]]

The [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] [[Gary Habermas]] wrote: "Double-blind prayer experiments: three ... that have indeed worked were cases of orthodox-Christians praying for the sick."<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-apologist-10-reasons-for-the-fall-of-atheism-106531/ Christian Apologist: 10 Reasons for the Fall of Atheism] by [[Gary Habermas]]</ref>]]

A '''miracle''' is an extraordinary, favorable event which apparently defies the laws of [[nature]] and [[science]], <ref>https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/miracle</ref> indicating divine intervention in human affairs.<ref name="M-W 09">Merriam-Webster's dictionary (2009)</ref> The term is also sometimes used to exaggeratedly describe some unusual event, thing, or accomplishment with no divine intervention.<ref name="M-W 09">Merriam-Webster's dictionary (2009)</ref>

A '''miracle''' is an extraordinary, favorable event which apparently defies the laws of [[nature]] and [[science]],<ref>https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/miracle</ref> indicating divine intervention in human affairs.<ref name="M-W 09">Merriam-Webster's dictionary (2009)</ref> (In Hebrew 'nes' <ref>[https://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/1297/jewish/Miracles.htm Miracles] <small>(elevated, above...)</small></ref>). The term is also sometimes used to exaggeratedly describe some unusual event, thing, or accomplishment with no divine intervention.<ref name="M-W 09">Merriam-Webster's dictionary (2009)</ref>

The [[Catholic]] definition of miracle is a "sensibly perceptible effect, surpassing at least the powers of visible nature, produced by God to witness to some truth or testify to someone's sanctity."<ref>John A. Hardon, S.J., "A Modern Catholic Dictionary" (1999).</ref>

The [[Catholic]] definition of miracle is a "sensibly perceptible effect, surpassing at least the powers of visible nature, produced by God to witness to some truth or testify to someone's sanctity."<ref>John A. Hardon, S.J., "A Modern Catholic Dictionary" (1999).</ref>

== Critiques of David Hume’s On Miracles ==

== Critiques of David Hume’s On Miracles ==

[[David Hume]] (1711-1776) was a [[Scottish]] [[philosopher]] and [[historian]] who promoted [[empiricism]] and [[naturalism]] over [[spiritual]]ity.

[[David Hume]] (1711-1776) was a [[Scottish]] [[philosopher]] and [[historian]] who promoted [[empiricism]] and [[naturalism]] over [[spiritual]]ity.

Below are various critiques of David Hume’s On Miracles:

'''C.S. Lewis' critique of David Hume's On Miracles:'''

 

 

 

*[https://place.asburyseminary.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2076&context=faithandphilosophy#:~:text=supported%20by%20their%20unanimous%20vote,is%20in%20the%20context%20of C.S. Lewis's Critique Of Hume On Miracles]  

*[https://place.asburyseminary.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2076&context=faithandphilosophy#:~:text=supported%20by%20their%20unanimous%20vote,is%20in%20the%20context%20of C.S. Lewis's Critique Of Hume On Miracles]  

*[https://www.mbu.edu/seminary/a-critique-of-david-humes-on-miracles/ A Critique of David Hume’s On Miracles]

*[https://www.mbu.edu/seminary/a-critique-of-david-humes-on-miracles/ A Critique of David Hume’s On Miracles]