And this was no diluted, traditional belief in miracles, according to which events in themselves natural are called miracles on account of their significance or their surprising or terrifying character. (religion-online.org)
He also attacked belief in miracles, which was at the time one of the main arguments used to support Christian claims. (religion-online.org)
The conditions favorable for belief in miracle reports are several: a strong religious conviction, a vivid imagination, a pre-scientific or non-scientific view of the world, and discontent with the conditions of everyday life as a result of boredom, oppression, or want. (religion-online.org)