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    Supports→A categorical cumulative argument for a miracle claim depends on the overall balance of natural theology and atheological arguments such as the problem of evil

    The probability of a miracle is sensitive to the probability that God exists

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    The evaluation of a serious cumulative argument for a particular miracle claim requires the consideration of historical details that go beyond the bounds of philosophy as a discipline (McGrew and McGrew 2009). But some general points regarding its structure are of philosophical interest. If the argument is categorical, then its conclusion is (at least) that, where “\(E\)” stands for the sum of the relevant evidence, \(P(M\mid E) \gt 0.5\). But where “\(G\)” stands for “God exists” (where “God” i

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