Can God create a boulder so huge that even he couldn't lift it?

Question

If God can do anything then he should be able to create this right? However, If he could do anything then how come he couldn't lift it?

Man, this is hurting my head!

Answer 1

Informer,

This is an age old "irresistible force vs. immovable object" exercise.

Short answer...where God is involved, logic does not suffice. Don't let your headaches continue.

Answer 2

This question is getting old.

Man couldn't even create a boulder large enough that he couldn't lift it, but it is possible to not be able to lift a single grain of sand.

It fully depends on the environment under which you are trying to perform the task. Are you trying to do it on Earth, the Moon, or Juniper? As the source of all matter, I would imagine that God exerts the maximum amount of gravitational forces, which would overwhelm any other sources.

Answer 3

I would guess that you pretty much know the answer to this already.
Even God can not do the impossible and/or the illogical. God has all power, knowledge, authority, and can create merely by speaking something into existence. However, He cannot put a square peg into a round hole or kill Himself because it's impossible. He cannot sin, or lie because it is against His nature. He cannot create a boulder too big for Him to lift because it is (1) impossible and/or illogical and (2) it is against His nature to put Himself to the test--or to allow anyone to ask Him to do so.
So, don't you think it's about time that you stop trying to come up with questions that you think will make you look smarter than God?

Answer 4

This is a two-fold situation. First, if you even have the faith the size of a mustard seed and you tell a mountain to move it will move. But because of our human frailties & lack of faith, the mountain will never move, even an extraordinarily huge boulder. We try to rationalize everything. If it doesn't fit in the realm of human possibilities, we automatically dismiss it as unthinkable or undoable. Second, you can't reason when it comes to issues of faith, either one believes or they don't. You shouldn't tempt God to prove Himself or His power, and be measured in what you hope for or pray for. It just might come true.

Answer 5

hmmmm he would create a big boulder and then make himself weaker so that he couldnt lift it and then make himself stronger again after that, and dont say this is stupid because if he could do anything the he would be able to make himself weak for just a moment...
also try this
what is greater than god,
more evil than the devil,
the poor have it,
the rich need it,
and if you eat it, you will die...
what is it? do you have the answer?

Answer 6

Didnt God like wrestle with Jacob in the old testament and was vi-a-vis on par with that human, until God cheated by zapping him in the hip?

Now if God cant even wrestle down a single human being ( who was chosen and imbued with that strength by Him anyway... the possibility of that boulder thang doesnt seem so far fetched does it?)

Answer 7

Does God test His own power? Perhaps, but because He is all powerful, He always wins in the end ;)

Answer 8

Of course. First he create a huge bulldozer. Then He came to existence as you and He is unable to move it.

Answer 9

informer: I'll answer your question if you can answer mine, first. Tell me, how many angels can you get on a head of a pin ?


P.S. Even a better one. Tell me, how many hairs are there on the head of the "Missing Link" ? (see the pic for reference) - ya gotta love it - LOL !!!

Answer 10

Could if he wanted but perhaps he don't wanna.
Mix the lime with the cocoanut and shake it all up, then call your doctor in the morning.