In this article I will examine David Hume's (1711-1776) discussion from An Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section X, Of Miracles, to find out if it is a reasonable assumption to believe in the existence of miracles. I will first discuss why the existence of miracles is important and how miracles relate to our understanding of the laws of nature. Second, I will examine how Hume argues that it is never reasonable to believe in miracles. I will then offer objections to this argument that I believe support the idea that belief is not only reasonable but also a necessary condition for faithful living. So why does the existence of miracles make sense? Belief in miracles helps give a sense of God's divine existence to those who believe in a material way. Miracles are a way for God's signs to be transferred to humanity, in a way that we are able to understand. These miracles or signs from God can help manifest divine favor and support our moral beliefs and ideology, to let us know that we are on the path to righteousness for those who believe. But what then constitutes a miracle? A miracle, according to Hume, is a violation of the laws of nature, something that cannot happen, but does. (Hume, 1777, E10.12) I believe that Hume believes that the laws of nature can never be violated, because if one believes that this is possible, then the laws of nature are fallible and belief in the laws of nature which should be unalterable, would no longer apply. It is therefore much more reasonable to believe that the laws of nature, which have been proven time and time again, should in fact be believed and accepted rather than any possibility of the existence of a miracle. Hume argues that existence... ... middle of paper ...... and faith are not based solely on empirical and absolute evidence. It is the will to believe, the desire to see miracles that allows the faithful to believe in the existence of miracles, not on the basis of any sufficient proof but on the belief that miracles can happen. Rather than Hume's premise that a wise man proportions his belief in response to evidence, perhaps a wise man would be better off tempering his need for empirical evidence against his faith and willingness to believe. Works Cited Hume, D. (1777). An investigation into human understanding. Retrieved from DavidHume.org: http://www.davidhume.org/texts/ehu.php#XJames, W. (May 8, 2009). The Project Gutenberg eBook on the Will to Believe, by William James. Excerpted from The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy: http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26659/pg26659.txt