Omniscience/Theology
Submitted by ChoirBoy on June 17 2000 11:53:25
In reply to Re: The proof of the pudding submitted by Rex Infinity on June 17 2000 09:29:21
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Rex, This is kind of a theological question. I say this because you are talking about proofs of the nature of God, specifically a proof of his omniscience. I hate to break it to you, but having studied a bit of theology myself, the answer is that God is omniscient, omnipotent, and the like because that is the definition of what God is. (Confused yet?) We define God as a supreme being, one who created the whole universe, one who is all-powerful and yet personal, who has time to listen individually to each one of us and still run the entire universe. It is not a logical position, it is a definitional one. I can't reason why God is omniscient any more than I can reason why the color blue is blue (and not green, for instance). It just is. That's the kicker with religion. It isn't based in reason, but in faith and belief. If you accept the definition of God as an omnipotent and omniscient creator, then there are things you can reason about to further determine the nature of God. If you believe and accept the Bible as true, then there are futher things you can reason to somewhat determine God's plan. But, like any logical system, there must be axioms and first principles, and those are the existence and definition of God in this case. This position has been shown to be true time and time again through the failed attempts of philosophers and theologians to prove the existence (or non-existence) of God. It just can't be done, because by definition God is something/someone whose existence cannot be proven. If it could, our definition of God would be different. Just my two cents. (Gee, this has become a pretty theological forum lately! I'm not sure I like it, though.) ChoirBoy |
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