GCSE Philosophy and Ethics Practice Exam

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How could the use of stimulants suggest religious experiences are not proof of God's existence?

Drugs can enhance critical thinking
Drugs can relax the user and make them more open to religious experiences
Drugs usually lead to better health
Drugs are approved by religious institutions

The correct answer is: Drugs can enhance critical thinking

The choice indicating that stimulants enhance critical thinking does not effectively illustrate how the use of these substances undermines the claim that religious experiences serve as proof of God's existence. Instead, the suggestion that stimulants can relax users and make them more receptive to religious experiences offers a more pertinent argument. When individuals ingest stimulants, they may enter a state where they perceive or interpret experiences differently, potentially leading to heightened emotional states or altered perceptions. This phenomenon suggests that the experiences perceived may not be grounded in an objective reality but rather in the subjective effects of the substances. Consequently, if religious experiences can be induced by stimulants, it brings into question their validity as evidence for the existence of God, as such experiences could occur independently of divine presence.