Is omnipotence in and of it's self a logically impossible paradox?
Well of course for a non-believer it would be but for those who know God we simple open our eyes to see it is indeed possible and so. It would be a lot of twists and turns and denials to make yourself not to believe it. The paradox there would be how many coincidences does it take to make this wondrous universe?
No. There are always limitations. The old question: Can god create a rock so heavy he can't lift it, is not an illogical nonsense question as Christians like to believe. It shows logical limitation, not just about god but in principal.
In this case the question shows that even if a god could create such a rock, he would fail omnipotence because he can't lift it. Either way produces an outcome which proves limitation.
Nothing and no one can create a square circle. There are always limitations, so omnipotence is impossible.
Some Christians have argued that we can't judge omnipotence against impossible scenarios because that's not what is meant by omnipotence. God can do anything that is possible to do, and millions of things that seem impossible to us.
But that doesn't wash. Omnipotent means unlimited, and the fact that there are things which are impossible to do, logically or physically, proves omnipotence is one of them.
The best theists can claim about their god is that it is the most powerful being in existence, which would be saying something if they could prove it exists. But they can't claim it is omnipotent.
by Rishad I Habib 7 years ago
The God Paradox - also known as the Omnipotence paradox which addresses the question whether the existence of an omnipotent entity is logically possible.Paradox of the stone (one version): "Could God create a stone so heavy that even HE could not lift it?" If so, then it seems that God...
by marinealways24 14 years ago
Is your belief based on faith, logic, or both?Can a person be logical if they have an illogical belief or faith?
by The Demon Writer 13 years ago
Can you, without quoting or referencing the Bible give me solid arguments as to the existence of GodDon't even mention the Bible! It is totally irrelevant and is not a credible source. It was not written by God, but men. So, without aid of your Bible, prove to me that God exists!
by Dgerrimea 14 years ago
I am interested in people's response to the following question;If you have ever encountered someone who held any kind of supernatural belief, be it religious or any other, who justified their belief by citing some kind of 'personal experience', or if you yourself hold any such beliefs which you...
by MissMelissaK 9 years ago
Dear Christians, if you desire to obey Jesus, have you ever been accused of being self-righteous?I find this more and more that if you stand up for what is right, people will knock you down and your called self-righteous.On the other hand, if you sin with no remorse and no need to repent, you're...
by Sean Thomas Gartland 11 years ago
I have seen this in too many places. That is why I ask, I am seriously intrigued on this.
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