If god could do anything, could he make a rock that he couldn't lift!
2006-12-21 16:46:24 · 8 answers · asked by thelastryan 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
" could good microwave a burrito so hot that he himself could not eat it" homer simpson
2006-12-21 16:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, the theists here are sure to point out that since God transcends logic, He can't be limited by logic. So God is beyond the "logic" of this question, too...
However....
This is a great example of using the logic that applies to the natural laws of the universe in showing how not only God is subjective, but the very idea of the definition of omnipotence flies against reason as well.
The rock question is similar to the Platonic dialogue Euthyphro. If God can create a rock so large he cannot move than he is not omnipotent.
If God cannot create a rock so large he cannot move, than again, he is not omnipotent.
The first one you have this so-called omnipotent diety create something that causes him to lose his omnipotence, thus he was not omnipotent in the first place.
The second example is that something, namely the power to create, is not within God to create something he cannot overcome, again proving that he is not omnipotent.
The faith follower will try to argue that these are just pesky "logical games" that serve nothing. But they cannot get out of the simple logic used in showing that omnipotence is illogical and impossible.
This leads to another problem for the theist, namely, the problem of evil in the face of God's omnipotence, omnibenevolence, and omniscience. Most faith followers blindly adhere to a theodicy because they are unwilling to get rid of their god's all-powerfullness.
If you are really interested in studying this topic in depth, I suggest you read what wiki has to say about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnipotence_paradox
2006-12-21 16:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by jaden404 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dumb question - God isn't limited by the bounds of physics as we understand them. This is an old - and stupid - attempt to 'disprove' God by semantics as opposed to reason.
2006-12-21 16:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He won't need to make a rock. he can't even lift me!
2006-12-21 16:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope. But that was deep. Go back to bed.
2006-12-21 16:50:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure he can.He just need a bodybuilder like jay cutler.
2006-12-21 16:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. What a ridiculous question.
2006-12-21 16:49:07 · answer #7 · answered by baby_doll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This question again?!!
2006-12-21 16:47:55 · answer #8 · answered by Rollercoaster 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋