Why God is a paradox?
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Why God is a paradox?
The God paradox is an idea in philosophy. This is a paradox because: If God is able to make a mountain heavier than He is able to lift, then there may be something He is not able to do: He is not able to lift that mountain.
What does it mean to defy logic?
Definition of defy logic : to lack sense or logic Her decision defies logic.
What is a biblical paradox?
A paradox is a seemingly contradictory statement that is still true. There are several in Christian theology, and we accept them by realizing that God knows everything and fully understands reality, though we do not. Isaiah 55:8 applies. This truth might seem unfair, but God determines right and wrong, fair and unfair.
Can God defy logic?
No, God can’t defy logic–it’s not the sort of thing that’s defiable (like a government regulation or an opinion); but you can see for yourself the curious theological knots religious apologists are willing to tie themselves into rather than admit God could be ‘limited’ in any way.
Is the problem of Evil a logical one?
The challenged posed by this apparent conflict has come to be known as the problem of evil. This article addresses one form of that problem that is prominent in recent philosophical discussions–that the conflict that exists between the claims of orthodox theism and the facts about evil and suffering in our world is a logical one.
Does the Bible say that God will defeat all evil?
Because God has not yet defeated all evil does not mean that He never will defeat it. Indeed, both good logic and the Bible declare that He will yet do away with evil. How so? First, if God is all-powerful then He can do it, and if He is all-loving, then He wants to do it.
What is the problem of evil and suffering?
These facts about evil and suffering seem to conflict with the orthodox theist claim that there exists a perfectly good God. The challenged posed by this apparent conflict has come to be known as the problem of evil.