Hume- miracles Dotto

Hume stated that the significance of miracles is the fact that the events are a direct violation of nature. Evident in biblical tales such as Jesus walking on water and turning water in wine, these largely unproven stories form the basis of faith and religion for millions around the world. Hume questioned if there could ever be a violation of a natural law/nature. Since we base our reality on observations, it is possible that there could be a violation of a natural law because natural laws are based on observed patterns. Since we only know what we have observed, it is possible that there could be a variation somewhere along the line that defies its general principle. although miracles imply a more supernatural occurance, Hume seems to ponder the physical occurance that a violation of natural law could produce.