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Religions > Atheism |
| User: |
"FreeThink" |
| Date: |
29 Jan 2005 05:31:36 AM |
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If a God Concept is Omnipotent |
If a god concept is omnipotent then could it do the logically
impossible? That sure would throw a wrench in our philosophical and
theological gearboxes wouldn't it?
If so, shouldn't you Atheists and Theists give Agnosticism some serious
consideration?
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| User: "DW Suiter" |
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| Title: Re: If a God Concept is Omnipotent |
03 Feb 2005 06:25:19 PM |
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Thank you for the comments.
However, God endows man with the ability to judge in righteousness. What I
judge is the word of a person which reveals the "inner man" the spiritual
man.
The "judgment seat of Christ" is a reality. All who possess the mind and
spirit of Christ sit on this judgment seat and judge in righteousness.
Man is not forbidden to "judge" but is required by God to judge. However,
God requires man to become righteous and judge in righteousness.
DW Suiter
Son of God
<keithj43@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1107470422.538317.177900@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
Hi DW
I agree with many of the points you are making, but as a Christian
brother, I would ask you to consider:
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the For in the same
way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use,
it will be measured to For in the same way you judge others, you will
be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you"
(Matthew 7:1-2)
We are absolutely incompetent to judge other people since none of us is
inside another's head. No matter what terrible thing a person might do,
for all we know, if we had experienced the same things the person we
are judging had experienced, we would have done even worse things than
they have. This applies even for horrific crimes; how much more it
applies to arrogance expressed when people are arguing. I really think
you should think about this when you are tempted to insult the people
you are debating with here. I know *I* need to think about it more.
yours in Christ
keith
DW Suiter wrote:
Hello pompous ***** who would like to be top cop on the I-net. (Your
language.)
Sorry, I do not like to scroll to the bottom of each post to see what
the
response is. So, I post so others don't have to. The "rule" is
archaic.
Simply follow the same way I have followed and you can also prove the
matter
of the existence of God. However, every loudmouthed atheist I have
communicated with so far has refused. Why? They would rather hear
their
bellows of stupidity. How about you?
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2169DC.A841%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnth28f1uq681@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 4:46 PM:
You have committed the error of confusing me with a religionist.
Not at all. You simply have your own brand of crankdom, it appears.
You
bust
out all ready to condemn others. You do not reason, or even present
an
argument for the most part. You seem pretty handy with the insults
--
which
doesn't square with any Scriptural principle that I am aware of.
Assumptions
are dangerous.
You should learn that.
You should also learn what logic *is*
Why do you think God does not possess and use logic?
I told you, and gave you Scripture. You simply ignore it, oh "Son
of God"?
God does not think like we do. He said so Himself.
Every principle of God
is comprised of both logic and reason.
Scripture, please.
Man did not create either logic or
reason.
Reasoning is something that many species possess. But man certainly
did
create logic. Man wrote the rules. The rules of logic are not
passed down
in
Scripture.
He discovered he was able to use it. How do you think man was
endowed with a mind and the ability to use logic and reason? It
is God
who
creates a mind in mankind that is able to use logic and reason in
understanding and obeying the higher principles or "ways" of God
which
create a way of life; a way of living. No person is able to know
these
principles, nor live this life, unless and until they have been
taught
these
by God, not man nor man's religious organizations.
Oh, I see! You are "special"! *You* have a "direct connection"?
Please
tell
us more about this.
Christianity has always been exoteric, not esoteric. You are
espousing an
esoteric knowledge, which is anathema to Scriptural principles.
Using logic a person may only argue belief or opinion unless a
person
has
proved a matter and has gained sure knowledge of the matter. He
need not
prove all existing matters, but the one he presents his word on
and
addresses. In this instance it is the matter of the existence of
God.
Well then, by all means! Prove to us logically the existence of
God. I
eagerly await your work. Please note that there are several of us
who will
do our best to make sure that you have not copied it from another
source.
Unfortunately, "sure knowledge" is a scarce thing in this universe.
Given
the fact that you do not appear to know what logic really is, I
rather
doubt
that you possess such "sure knowledge" and can prove God's
existence.
But please, feel free to prove me wrong. I would greatly appreciate
seeing
a
bona fide proof of God for once.
And by the way. A word to the wise (you are wise, aren't you?). It
is
polite
to respond to the message. Top-posting makes you look like a
pompous *****
who
is too full of himself to answer what people have written and too
ignorant
to actually do so if he tried. Now, since you are obviously neither
of
these
things, please do the polite thing and stop making yourself look
foolish.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2135EB.A7F5%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnaiajh9lopc5@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 11:23 AM:
Your inability to identify logic reveals your stupidity. Your
mere
belief is
illogical compared to possession of sure knowledge. But, as
with many
idiots
you believe your beliefs justify your illogical statements.
(Hint) prove a matter before you argue your beliefs.
Are you able to understand the logic in proving a matter?
DW Suiter
Son of God
OK, DW. You are a "Son of God", right? So let's get the ground
rules
clear.
First, it doesn't matter what anyone else does or says --
insults and
taunts
are not appropriate for a person who is trying to convey truth,
particularly
if they claim it to be "Christian" truth. It directly
contradicts the
instructions given to those who presume to teach in 1 and 2
Timothy,
and
specifically 2 Timothy 2:24-26.
If you are going to prove yourself to be logical -- and you
haven't
done
so
yet in this thread that I have seen -- you need to start using
it.
Taunting
others with their supposed lack of it does not demonstrate your
own
mastery
of it, nor does your assertion of it as being one of God's
qualities
make
it
so.
Now I am probably the first to appreciate logic in proving a
matter --
seeing that I teach the subject matter on a frequent basis. But
the
fact
is
that no one, not even you, proves everything before he argues
his
beliefs.
One can do the best one can, and one can be taught how to do
better.
But
then, there are some things you believe that you can never
prove. God's
existence, for example.
But granted that God exists and has a superior intellect, what
on earth
makes you think that God would use "logic"? Logic is a
human-devised
tool
of
reasoning that allows us to take the limited information we
have,
formulate
premises and draw conclusions. God has no need of logic, seeing
He
already
knows all things. And in any case, Isaiah has God saying "For my
thoughts
are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the
Lord.
For
as
the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher
than your
ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts" (55:8-9). Claiming God to be
logical
seems to be an attempt to make Him more human and less God-like.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
"John Baker" <nunya@bizniz.net> wrote in message
news:ha1nv05jum1g4js35a59pr95u5jhpss6js@4ax.com...
On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 06:39:50 -0600, "DW Suiter"
<dwsuiter@toast.net>
wrote:
If you knew God or anything about God, you could understand
the
superior
intellect of God which includes logic. Why would any person,
including
a
person of God, do something illogical and/or unreasonable?
Your
thoughts
are
illogical.
Son, I get the distinct impression you wouldn't know logic if
it
jumped up and bit your nose off.
DW Suiter
Son of God
.
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| User: "" |
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| Title: Re: If a God Concept is Omnipotent |
03 Feb 2005 08:07:13 PM |
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DW Suiter wrote:
Thank you for the comments.
However, God endows man with the ability to judge in righteousness.
What I
judge is the word of a person which reveals the "inner man" the
spiritual
man.
The "judgment seat of Christ" is a reality. All who possess the mind
and
spirit of Christ sit on this judgment seat and judge in
righteousness.
Man is not forbidden to "judge" but is required by God to judge.
However,
God requires man to become righteous and judge in righteousness.
I agree that we can make judgments, properly so if we are with the mind
of Christ, but it seems to me that Christ's words are very clear about
our judging other *people*--we are warned against it in the strongest
terms.
yours in Christ
Keith
DW Suiter
Son of God
<keithj43@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1107470422.538317.177900@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
Hi DW
I agree with many of the points you are making, but as a Christian
brother, I would ask you to consider:
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the For in the
same
way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you
use,
it will be measured to For in the same way you judge others, you
will
be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to
you"
(Matthew 7:1-2)
We are absolutely incompetent to judge other people since none of
us is
inside another's head. No matter what terrible thing a person might
do,
for all we know, if we had experienced the same things the person
we
are judging had experienced, we would have done even worse things
than
they have. This applies even for horrific crimes; how much more it
applies to arrogance expressed when people are arguing. I really
think
you should think about this when you are tempted to insult the
people
you are debating with here. I know *I* need to think about it more.
yours in Christ
keith
DW Suiter wrote:
Hello pompous ***** who would like to be top cop on the I-net.
(Your
language.)
Sorry, I do not like to scroll to the bottom of each post to see
what
the
response is. So, I post so others don't have to. The "rule" is
archaic.
Simply follow the same way I have followed and you can also prove
the
matter
of the existence of God. However, every loudmouthed atheist I
have
communicated with so far has refused. Why? They would rather hear
their
bellows of stupidity. How about you?
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2169DC.A841%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnth28f1uq681@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 4:46 PM:
You have committed the error of confusing me with a
religionist.
Not at all. You simply have your own brand of crankdom, it
appears.
You
bust
out all ready to condemn others. You do not reason, or even
present
an
argument for the most part. You seem pretty handy with the
insults
--
which
doesn't square with any Scriptural principle that I am aware
of.
Assumptions
are dangerous.
You should learn that.
You should also learn what logic *is*
Why do you think God does not possess and use logic?
I told you, and gave you Scripture. You simply ignore it, oh
"Son
of God"?
God does not think like we do. He said so Himself.
Every principle of God
is comprised of both logic and reason.
Scripture, please.
Man did not create either logic or
reason.
Reasoning is something that many species possess. But man
certainly
did
create logic. Man wrote the rules. The rules of logic are not
passed down
in
Scripture.
He discovered he was able to use it. How do you think man was
endowed with a mind and the ability to use logic and reason?
It
is God
who
creates a mind in mankind that is able to use logic and
reason in
understanding and obeying the higher principles or "ways" of
God
which
create a way of life; a way of living. No person is able to
know
these
principles, nor live this life, unless and until they have
been
taught
these
by God, not man nor man's religious organizations.
Oh, I see! You are "special"! *You* have a "direct connection"?
Please
tell
us more about this.
Christianity has always been exoteric, not esoteric. You are
espousing an
esoteric knowledge, which is anathema to Scriptural principles.
Using logic a person may only argue belief or opinion unless
a
person
has
proved a matter and has gained sure knowledge of the matter.
He
need not
prove all existing matters, but the one he presents his word
on
and
addresses. In this instance it is the matter of the existence
of
God.
Well then, by all means! Prove to us logically the existence of
God. I
eagerly await your work. Please note that there are several of
us
who will
do our best to make sure that you have not copied it from
another
source.
Unfortunately, "sure knowledge" is a scarce thing in this
universe.
Given
the fact that you do not appear to know what logic really is, I
rather
doubt
that you possess such "sure knowledge" and can prove God's
existence.
But please, feel free to prove me wrong. I would greatly
appreciate
seeing
a
bona fide proof of God for once.
And by the way. A word to the wise (you are wise, aren't you?).
It
is
polite
to respond to the message. Top-posting makes you look like a
pompous *****
who
is too full of himself to answer what people have written and
too
ignorant
to actually do so if he tried. Now, since you are obviously
neither
of
these
things, please do the polite thing and stop making yourself
look
foolish.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2135EB.A7F5%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnaiajh9lopc5@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 11:23 AM:
Your inability to identify logic reveals your stupidity.
Your
mere
belief is
illogical compared to possession of sure knowledge. But, as
with many
idiots
you believe your beliefs justify your illogical statements.
(Hint) prove a matter before you argue your beliefs.
Are you able to understand the logic in proving a matter?
DW Suiter
Son of God
OK, DW. You are a "Son of God", right? So let's get the
ground
rules
clear.
First, it doesn't matter what anyone else does or says --
insults and
taunts
are not appropriate for a person who is trying to convey
truth,
particularly
if they claim it to be "Christian" truth. It directly
contradicts the
instructions given to those who presume to teach in 1 and 2
Timothy,
and
specifically 2 Timothy 2:24-26.
If you are going to prove yourself to be logical -- and you
haven't
done
so
yet in this thread that I have seen -- you need to start
using
it.
Taunting
others with their supposed lack of it does not demonstrate
your
own
mastery
of it, nor does your assertion of it as being one of God's
qualities
make
it
so.
Now I am probably the first to appreciate logic in proving a
matter --
seeing that I teach the subject matter on a frequent basis.
But
the
fact
is
that no one, not even you, proves everything before he
argues
his
beliefs.
One can do the best one can, and one can be taught how to do
better.
But
then, there are some things you believe that you can never
prove. God's
existence, for example.
But granted that God exists and has a superior intellect,
what
on earth
makes you think that God would use "logic"? Logic is a
human-devised
tool
of
reasoning that allows us to take the limited information we
have,
formulate
premises and draw conclusions. God has no need of logic,
seeing
He
already
knows all things. And in any case, Isaiah has God saying
"For my
thoughts
are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith
the
Lord.
For
as
the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher
than your
ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts" (55:8-9). Claiming God
to be
logical
seems to be an attempt to make Him more human and less
God-like.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
"John Baker" <nunya@bizniz.net> wrote in message
news:ha1nv05jum1g4js35a59pr95u5jhpss6js@4ax.com...
On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 06:39:50 -0600, "DW Suiter"
<dwsuiter@toast.net>
wrote:
If you knew God or anything about God, you could
understand
the
superior
intellect of God which includes logic. Why would any
person,
including
a
person of God, do something illogical and/or
unreasonable?
Your
thoughts
are
illogical.
Son, I get the distinct impression you wouldn't know logic
if
it
jumped up and bit your nose off.
DW Suiter
Son of God
.
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| User: "DW Suiter" |
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| Title: Re: If a God Concept is Omnipotent |
04 Feb 2005 07:05:45 AM |
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I understand what you are saying, but in order to stand and fight against
evil, what truly is evil must be judged as evil.
DW Suiter
Son of God
<keithj43@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1107482833.113124.59120@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
DW Suiter wrote:
Thank you for the comments.
However, God endows man with the ability to judge in righteousness.
What I
judge is the word of a person which reveals the "inner man" the
spiritual
man.
The "judgment seat of Christ" is a reality. All who possess the mind
and
spirit of Christ sit on this judgment seat and judge in
righteousness.
Man is not forbidden to "judge" but is required by God to judge.
However,
God requires man to become righteous and judge in righteousness.
I agree that we can make judgments, properly so if we are with the mind
of Christ, but it seems to me that Christ's words are very clear about
our judging other *people*--we are warned against it in the strongest
terms.
yours in Christ
Keith
DW Suiter
Son of God
<keithj43@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1107470422.538317.177900@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
Hi DW
I agree with many of the points you are making, but as a Christian
brother, I would ask you to consider:
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the For in the
same
way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you
use,
it will be measured to For in the same way you judge others, you
will
be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to
you"
(Matthew 7:1-2)
We are absolutely incompetent to judge other people since none of
us is
inside another's head. No matter what terrible thing a person might
do,
for all we know, if we had experienced the same things the person
we
are judging had experienced, we would have done even worse things
than
they have. This applies even for horrific crimes; how much more it
applies to arrogance expressed when people are arguing. I really
think
you should think about this when you are tempted to insult the
people
you are debating with here. I know *I* need to think about it more.
yours in Christ
keith
DW Suiter wrote:
Hello pompous ***** who would like to be top cop on the I-net.
(Your
language.)
Sorry, I do not like to scroll to the bottom of each post to see
what
the
response is. So, I post so others don't have to. The "rule" is
archaic.
Simply follow the same way I have followed and you can also prove
the
matter
of the existence of God. However, every loudmouthed atheist I
have
communicated with so far has refused. Why? They would rather hear
their
bellows of stupidity. How about you?
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2169DC.A841%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnth28f1uq681@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 4:46 PM:
You have committed the error of confusing me with a
religionist.
Not at all. You simply have your own brand of crankdom, it
appears.
You
bust
out all ready to condemn others. You do not reason, or even
present
an
argument for the most part. You seem pretty handy with the
insults
--
which
doesn't square with any Scriptural principle that I am aware
of.
Assumptions
are dangerous.
You should learn that.
You should also learn what logic *is*
Why do you think God does not possess and use logic?
I told you, and gave you Scripture. You simply ignore it, oh
"Son
of God"?
God does not think like we do. He said so Himself.
Every principle of God
is comprised of both logic and reason.
Scripture, please.
Man did not create either logic or
reason.
Reasoning is something that many species possess. But man
certainly
did
create logic. Man wrote the rules. The rules of logic are not
passed down
in
Scripture.
He discovered he was able to use it. How do you think man was
endowed with a mind and the ability to use logic and reason?
It
is God
who
creates a mind in mankind that is able to use logic and
reason in
understanding and obeying the higher principles or "ways" of
God
which
create a way of life; a way of living. No person is able to
know
these
principles, nor live this life, unless and until they have
been
taught
these
by God, not man nor man's religious organizations.
Oh, I see! You are "special"! *You* have a "direct connection"?
Please
tell
us more about this.
Christianity has always been exoteric, not esoteric. You are
espousing an
esoteric knowledge, which is anathema to Scriptural principles.
Using logic a person may only argue belief or opinion unless
a
person
has
proved a matter and has gained sure knowledge of the matter.
He
need not
prove all existing matters, but the one he presents his word
on
and
addresses. In this instance it is the matter of the existence
of
God.
Well then, by all means! Prove to us logically the existence of
God. I
eagerly await your work. Please note that there are several of
us
who will
do our best to make sure that you have not copied it from
another
source.
Unfortunately, "sure knowledge" is a scarce thing in this
universe.
Given
the fact that you do not appear to know what logic really is, I
rather
doubt
that you possess such "sure knowledge" and can prove God's
existence.
But please, feel free to prove me wrong. I would greatly
appreciate
seeing
a
bona fide proof of God for once.
And by the way. A word to the wise (you are wise, aren't you?).
It
is
polite
to respond to the message. Top-posting makes you look like a
pompous *****
who
is too full of himself to answer what people have written and
too
ignorant
to actually do so if he tried. Now, since you are obviously
neither
of
these
things, please do the polite thing and stop making yourself
look
foolish.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2135EB.A7F5%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnaiajh9lopc5@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 11:23 AM:
Your inability to identify logic reveals your stupidity.
Your
mere
belief is
illogical compared to possession of sure knowledge. But, as
with many
idiots
you believe your beliefs justify your illogical statements.
(Hint) prove a matter before you argue your beliefs.
Are you able to understand the logic in proving a matter?
DW Suiter
Son of God
OK, DW. You are a "Son of God", right? So let's get the
ground
rules
clear.
First, it doesn't matter what anyone else does or says --
insults and
taunts
are not appropriate for a person who is trying to convey
truth,
particularly
if they claim it to be "Christian" truth. It directly
contradicts the
instructions given to those who presume to teach in 1 and 2
Timothy,
and
specifically 2 Timothy 2:24-26.
If you are going to prove yourself to be logical -- and you
haven't
done
so
yet in this thread that I have seen -- you need to start
using
it.
Taunting
others with their supposed lack of it does not demonstrate
your
own
mastery
of it, nor does your assertion of it as being one of God's
qualities
make
it
so.
Now I am probably the first to appreciate logic in proving a
matter --
seeing that I teach the subject matter on a frequent basis.
But
the
fact
is
that no one, not even you, proves everything before he
argues
his
beliefs.
One can do the best one can, and one can be taught how to do
better.
But
then, there are some things you believe that you can never
prove. God's
existence, for example.
But granted that God exists and has a superior intellect,
what
on earth
makes you think that God would use "logic"? Logic is a
human-devised
tool
of
reasoning that allows us to take the limited information we
have,
formulate
premises and draw conclusions. God has no need of logic,
seeing
He
already
knows all things. And in any case, Isaiah has God saying
"For my
thoughts
are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith
the
Lord.
For
as
the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher
than your
ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts" (55:8-9). Claiming God
to be
logical
seems to be an attempt to make Him more human and less
God-like.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
"John Baker" <nunya@bizniz.net> wrote in message
news:ha1nv05jum1g4js35a59pr95u5jhpss6js@4ax.com...
On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 06:39:50 -0600, "DW Suiter"
<dwsuiter@toast.net>
wrote:
If you knew God or anything about God, you could
understand
the
superior
intellect of God which includes logic. Why would any
person,
including
a
person of God, do something illogical and/or
unreasonable?
Your
thoughts
are
illogical.
Son, I get the distinct impression you wouldn't know logic
if
it
jumped up and bit your nose off.
DW Suiter
Son of God
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DW Suiter wrote:
I understand what you are saying, but in order to stand and fight
against
evil, what truly is evil must be judged as evil.
I don't disagree at all--in fact I agree. All I was saying is that we
must avoid thinking we are better people than the ones who we see doing
evil. At least that's something *I* need to make a better effort at (I
am thinking about how I react when I see Bush doing so much bad in the
world).
Keith
DW Suiter
Son of God
<keithj43@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1107482833.113124.59120@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
DW Suiter wrote:
Thank you for the comments.
However, God endows man with the ability to judge in
righteousness.
What I
judge is the word of a person which reveals the "inner man" the
spiritual
man.
The "judgment seat of Christ" is a reality. All who possess the
mind
and
spirit of Christ sit on this judgment seat and judge in
righteousness.
Man is not forbidden to "judge" but is required by God to judge.
However,
God requires man to become righteous and judge in righteousness.
I agree that we can make judgments, properly so if we are with the
mind
of Christ, but it seems to me that Christ's words are very clear
about
our judging other *people*--we are warned against it in the
strongest
terms.
yours in Christ
Keith
DW Suiter
Son of God
<keithj43@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1107470422.538317.177900@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
Hi DW
I agree with many of the points you are making, but as a
Christian
brother, I would ask you to consider:
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the For in
the
same
way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure
you
use,
it will be measured to For in the same way you judge others,
you
will
be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to
you"
(Matthew 7:1-2)
We are absolutely incompetent to judge other people since none
of
us is
inside another's head. No matter what terrible thing a person
might
do,
for all we know, if we had experienced the same things the
person
we
are judging had experienced, we would have done even worse
things
than
they have. This applies even for horrific crimes; how much more
it
applies to arrogance expressed when people are arguing. I
really
think
you should think about this when you are tempted to insult the
people
you are debating with here. I know *I* need to think about it
more.
yours in Christ
keith
DW Suiter wrote:
Hello pompous ***** who would like to be top cop on the I-net.
(Your
language.)
Sorry, I do not like to scroll to the bottom of each post to
see
what
the
response is. So, I post so others don't have to. The "rule"
is
archaic.
Simply follow the same way I have followed and you can also
prove
the
matter
of the existence of God. However, every loudmouthed atheist I
have
communicated with so far has refused. Why? They would rather
hear
their
bellows of stupidity. How about you?
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2169DC.A841%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnth28f1uq681@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 4:46 PM:
You have committed the error of confusing me with a
religionist.
Not at all. You simply have your own brand of crankdom, it
appears.
You
bust
out all ready to condemn others. You do not reason, or even
present
an
argument for the most part. You seem pretty handy with the
insults
--
which
doesn't square with any Scriptural principle that I am
aware
of.
Assumptions
are dangerous.
You should learn that.
You should also learn what logic *is*
Why do you think God does not possess and use logic?
I told you, and gave you Scripture. You simply ignore it,
oh
"Son
of God"?
God does not think like we do. He said so Himself.
Every principle of God
is comprised of both logic and reason.
Scripture, please.
Man did not create either logic or
reason.
Reasoning is something that many species possess. But man
certainly
did
create logic. Man wrote the rules. The rules of logic are
not
passed down
in
Scripture.
He discovered he was able to use it. How do you think man
was
endowed with a mind and the ability to use logic and
reason?
It
is God
who
creates a mind in mankind that is able to use logic and
reason in
understanding and obeying the higher principles or "ways"
of
God
which
create a way of life; a way of living. No person is able
to
know
these
principles, nor live this life, unless and until they
have
been
taught
these
by God, not man nor man's religious organizations.
Oh, I see! You are "special"! *You* have a "direct
connection"?
Please
tell
us more about this.
Christianity has always been exoteric, not esoteric. You
are
espousing an
esoteric knowledge, which is anathema to Scriptural
principles.
Using logic a person may only argue belief or opinion
unless
a
person
has
proved a matter and has gained sure knowledge of the
matter.
He
need not
prove all existing matters, but the one he presents his
word
on
and
addresses. In this instance it is the matter of the
existence
of
God.
Well then, by all means! Prove to us logically the
existence of
God. I
eagerly await your work. Please note that there are several
of
us
who will
do our best to make sure that you have not copied it from
another
source.
Unfortunately, "sure knowledge" is a scarce thing in this
universe.
Given
the fact that you do not appear to know what logic really
is, I
rather
doubt
that you possess such "sure knowledge" and can prove God's
existence.
But please, feel free to prove me wrong. I would greatly
appreciate
seeing
a
bona fide proof of God for once.
And by the way. A word to the wise (you are wise, aren't
you?).
It
is
polite
to respond to the message. Top-posting makes you look like
a
pompous *****
who
is too full of himself to answer what people have written
and
too
ignorant
to actually do so if he tried. Now, since you are obviously
neither
of
these
things, please do the polite thing and stop making yourself
look
foolish.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in
message
news:BE2135EB.A7F5%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnaiajh9lopc5@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter
at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 11:23 AM:
Your inability to identify logic reveals your
stupidity.
Your
mere
belief is
illogical compared to possession of sure knowledge.
But, as
with many
idiots
you believe your beliefs justify your illogical
statements.
(Hint) prove a matter before you argue your beliefs.
Are you able to understand the logic in proving a
matter?
DW Suiter
Son of God
OK, DW. You are a "Son of God", right? So let's get the
ground
rules
clear.
First, it doesn't matter what anyone else does or says
--
insults and
taunts
are not appropriate for a person who is trying to convey
truth,
particularly
if they claim it to be "Christian" truth. It directly
contradicts the
instructions given to those who presume to teach in 1
and 2
Timothy,
and
specifically 2 Timothy 2:24-26.
If you are going to prove yourself to be logical -- and
you
haven't
done
so
yet in this thread that I have seen -- you need to start
using
it.
Taunting
others with their supposed lack of it does not
demonstrate
your
own
mastery
of it, nor does your assertion of it as being one of
God's
qualities
make
it
so.
Now I am probably the first to appreciate logic in
proving a
matter --
seeing that I teach the subject matter on a frequent
basis.
But
the
fact
is
that no one, not even you, proves everything before he
argues
his
beliefs.
One can do the best one can, and one can be taught how
to do
better.
But
then, there are some things you believe that you can
never
prove. God's
existence, for example.
But granted that God exists and has a superior
intellect,
what
on earth
makes you think that God would use "logic"? Logic is a
human-devised
tool
of
reasoning that allows us to take the limited information
we
have,
formulate
premises and draw conclusions. God has no need of logic,
seeing
He
already
knows all things. And in any case, Isaiah has God saying
"For my
thoughts
are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,
saith
the
Lord.
For
as
the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways
higher
than your
ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts" (55:8-9). Claiming
God
to be
logical
seems to be an attempt to make Him more human and less
God-like.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
"John Baker" <nunya@bizniz.net> wrote in message
news:ha1nv05jum1g4js35a59pr95u5jhpss6js@4ax.com...
On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 06:39:50 -0600, "DW Suiter"
<dwsuiter@toast.net>
wrote:
If you knew God or anything about God, you could
understand
the
superior
intellect of God which includes logic. Why would any
person,
including
a
person of God, do something illogical and/or
unreasonable?
Your
thoughts
are
illogical.
Son, I get the distinct impression you wouldn't know
logic
if
it
jumped up and bit your nose off.
DW Suiter
Son of God
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Little top posting *****, still attempting to justify his laziness.
"DW Suiter" <dwsuiter@toast.net> wrote in message
news:10vocbkgc42u6e4@corp.supernews.com...
Hello pompous ***** who would like to be top cop on the I-net. (Your
language.)
Sorry, I do not like to scroll to the bottom of each post to see what the
response is. So, I post so others don't have to. The "rule" is archaic.
<snip all rendered useless by little top poster>
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29 Jan 2005 07:56:31 PM |
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in article 10vocbkgc42u6e4@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 8:59 PM:
Hello pompous ***** who would like to be top cop on the I-net. (Your
language.)
Actually, you are the pompous *****.
Sorry, I do not like to scroll to the bottom of each post to see what the
response is.
I should think you do not like to scroll to the bottom to even read the
arguments given you. Certainly you have not responded to any argument of
mine.
So, I post so others don't have to. The "rule" is archaic.
As it pleases you. But a lot of "archaic" things are around. 24 hours in a
day, etc. etc. It is still rude to top post. You still don't answer any
questions. And you still show yourself to be unable to put together a cogent
argument.
Simply follow the same way I have followed and you can also prove the matter
of the existence of God. However, every loudmouthed atheist I have
communicated with so far has refused. Why? They would rather hear their
bellows of stupidity. How about you?
Me? I'm a Christian. I believe in God. But I probably don't believe in you.
But you refuse to tell us exactly what way you have followed, and why it
works. Again, what makes you so special? What makes *your* way right?
Again, I ask you, prove by logic the existence of God. You did say you could
do it, didn't you?
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2169DC.A841%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnth28f1uq681@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 4:46 PM:
You have committed the error of confusing me with a religionist.
Not at all. You simply have your own brand of crankdom, it appears. You
bust
out all ready to condemn others. You do not reason, or even present an
argument for the most part. You seem pretty handy with the insults --
which
doesn't square with any Scriptural principle that I am aware of.
Assumptions
are dangerous.
You should learn that.
You should also learn what logic *is*
Why do you think God does not possess and use logic?
I told you, and gave you Scripture. You simply ignore it, oh "Son of God"?
God does not think like we do. He said so Himself.
Every principle of God
is comprised of both logic and reason.
Scripture, please.
Man did not create either logic or
reason.
Reasoning is something that many species possess. But man certainly did
create logic. Man wrote the rules. The rules of logic are not passed down
in
Scripture.
He discovered he was able to use it. How do you think man was
endowed with a mind and the ability to use logic and reason? It is God
who
creates a mind in mankind that is able to use logic and reason in
understanding and obeying the higher principles or "ways" of God which
create a way of life; a way of living. No person is able to know these
principles, nor live this life, unless and until they have been taught
these
by God, not man nor man's religious organizations.
Oh, I see! You are "special"! *You* have a "direct connection"? Please
tell
us more about this.
Christianity has always been exoteric, not esoteric. You are espousing an
esoteric knowledge, which is anathema to Scriptural principles.
Using logic a person may only argue belief or opinion unless a person
has
proved a matter and has gained sure knowledge of the matter. He need not
prove all existing matters, but the one he presents his word on and
addresses. In this instance it is the matter of the existence of God.
Well then, by all means! Prove to us logically the existence of God. I
eagerly await your work. Please note that there are several of us who will
do our best to make sure that you have not copied it from another source.
Unfortunately, "sure knowledge" is a scarce thing in this universe. Given
the fact that you do not appear to know what logic really is, I rather
doubt
that you possess such "sure knowledge" and can prove God's existence.
But please, feel free to prove me wrong. I would greatly appreciate seeing
a
bona fide proof of God for once.
And by the way. A word to the wise (you are wise, aren't you?). It is
polite
to respond to the message. Top-posting makes you look like a pompous *****
who
is too full of himself to answer what people have written and too ignorant
to actually do so if he tried. Now, since you are obviously neither of
these
things, please do the polite thing and stop making yourself look foolish.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2135EB.A7F5%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnaiajh9lopc5@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 11:23 AM:
Your inability to identify logic reveals your stupidity. Your mere
belief is
illogical compared to possession of sure knowledge. But, as with many
idiots
you believe your beliefs justify your illogical statements.
(Hint) prove a matter before you argue your beliefs.
Are you able to understand the logic in proving a matter?
DW Suiter
Son of God
OK, DW. You are a "Son of God", right? So let's get the ground rules
clear.
First, it doesn't matter what anyone else does or says -- insults and
taunts
are not appropriate for a person who is trying to convey truth,
particularly
if they claim it to be "Christian" truth. It directly contradicts the
instructions given to those who presume to teach in 1 and 2 Timothy,
and
specifically 2 Timothy 2:24-26.
If you are going to prove yourself to be logical -- and you haven't
done
so
yet in this thread that I have seen -- you need to start using it.
Taunting
others with their supposed lack of it does not demonstrate your own
mastery
of it, nor does your assertion of it as being one of God's qualities
make
it
so.
Now I am probably the first to appreciate logic in proving a matter --
seeing that I teach the subject matter on a frequent basis. But the
fact
is
that no one, not even you, proves everything before he argues his
beliefs.
One can do the best one can, and one can be taught how to do better.
But
then, there are some things you believe that you can never prove. God's
existence, for example.
But granted that God exists and has a superior intellect, what on earth
makes you think that God would use "logic"? Logic is a human-devised
tool
of
reasoning that allows us to take the limited information we have,
formulate
premises and draw conclusions. God has no need of logic, seeing He
already
knows all things. And in any case, Isaiah has God saying "For my
thoughts
are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
For
as
the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your
ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts" (55:8-9). Claiming God to be
logical
seems to be an attempt to make Him more human and less God-like.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
"John Baker" <nunya@bizniz.net> wrote in message
news:ha1nv05jum1g4js35a59pr95u5jhpss6js@4ax.com...
On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 06:39:50 -0600, "DW Suiter" <dwsuiter@toast.net>
wrote:
If you knew God or anything about God, you could understand the
superior
intellect of God which includes logic. Why would any person,
including
a
person of God, do something illogical and/or unreasonable? Your
thoughts
are
illogical.
Son, I get the distinct impression you wouldn't know logic if it
jumped up and bit your nose off.
DW Suiter
Son of God
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30 Jan 2005 08:31:56 AM |
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There is a way which was taught by Jesus of Nazareth, a way established by
God, the real and true God, in and by which any person may come to God to
receive what God has promised, a transformation into a new creation, a new
person, in mind and spirit, the mind and spirit of Christ; the taught one of
God.
This way, I have followed.
But you cannot understand the reality this word portrays because of false
religious doctrine.
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE21A8FF.A879%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vocbkgc42u6e4@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 8:59 PM:
Hello pompous ***** who would like to be top cop on the I-net. (Your
language.)
Actually, you are the pompous *****.
Sorry, I do not like to scroll to the bottom of each post to see what
the
response is.
I should think you do not like to scroll to the bottom to even read the
arguments given you. Certainly you have not responded to any argument of
mine.
So, I post so others don't have to. The "rule" is archaic.
As it pleases you. But a lot of "archaic" things are around. 24 hours in a
day, etc. etc. It is still rude to top post. You still don't answer any
questions. And you still show yourself to be unable to put together a
cogent
argument.
Simply follow the same way I have followed and you can also prove the
matter
of the existence of God. However, every loudmouthed atheist I have
communicated with so far has refused. Why? They would rather hear their
bellows of stupidity. How about you?
Me? I'm a Christian. I believe in God. But I probably don't believe in
you.
But you refuse to tell us exactly what way you have followed, and why it
works. Again, what makes you so special? What makes *your* way right?
Again, I ask you, prove by logic the existence of God. You did say you
could
do it, didn't you?
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2169DC.A841%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnth28f1uq681@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 4:46 PM:
You have committed the error of confusing me with a religionist.
Not at all. You simply have your own brand of crankdom, it appears. You
bust
out all ready to condemn others. You do not reason, or even present an
argument for the most part. You seem pretty handy with the insults --
which
doesn't square with any Scriptural principle that I am aware of.
Assumptions
are dangerous.
You should learn that.
You should also learn what logic *is*
Why do you think God does not possess and use logic?
I told you, and gave you Scripture. You simply ignore it, oh "Son of
God"?
God does not think like we do. He said so Himself.
Every principle of God
is comprised of both logic and reason.
Scripture, please.
Man did not create either logic or
reason.
Reasoning is something that many species possess. But man certainly did
create logic. Man wrote the rules. The rules of logic are not passed
down
in
Scripture.
He discovered he was able to use it. How do you think man was
endowed with a mind and the ability to use logic and reason? It is God
who
creates a mind in mankind that is able to use logic and reason in
understanding and obeying the higher principles or "ways" of God which
create a way of life; a way of living. No person is able to know these
principles, nor live this life, unless and until they have been taught
these
by God, not man nor man's religious organizations.
Oh, I see! You are "special"! *You* have a "direct connection"? Please
tell
us more about this.
Christianity has always been exoteric, not esoteric. You are espousing
an
esoteric knowledge, which is anathema to Scriptural principles.
Using logic a person may only argue belief or opinion unless a person
has
proved a matter and has gained sure knowledge of the matter. He need
not
prove all existing matters, but the one he presents his word on and
addresses. In this instance it is the matter of the existence of God.
Well then, by all means! Prove to us logically the existence of God. I
eagerly await your work. Please note that there are several of us who
will
do our best to make sure that you have not copied it from another
source.
Unfortunately, "sure knowledge" is a scarce thing in this universe.
Given
the fact that you do not appear to know what logic really is, I rather
doubt
that you possess such "sure knowledge" and can prove God's existence.
But please, feel free to prove me wrong. I would greatly appreciate
seeing
a
bona fide proof of God for once.
And by the way. A word to the wise (you are wise, aren't you?). It is
polite
to respond to the message. Top-posting makes you look like a pompous
*****
who
is too full of himself to answer what people have written and too
ignorant
to actually do so if he tried. Now, since you are obviously neither of
these
things, please do the polite thing and stop making yourself look
foolish.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
DW Suiter
Son of God
"Raymond Griffith" <tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net> wrote in message
news:BE2135EB.A7F5%tiffirgrReverse@ctc.net...
in article 10vnaiajh9lopc5@corp.supernews.com, DW Suiter at
dwsuiter@toast.net wrote on 01/29/05 11:23 AM:
Your inability to identify logic reveals your stupidity. Your mere
belief is
illogical compared to possession of sure knowledge. But, as with
many
idiots
you believe your beliefs justify your illogical statements.
(Hint) prove a matter before you argue your beliefs.
Are you able to understand the logic in proving a matter?
DW Suiter
Son of God
OK, DW. You are a "Son of God", right? So let's get the ground rules
clear.
First, it doesn't matter what anyone else does or says -- insults and
taunts
are not appropriate for a person who is trying to convey truth,
particularly
if they claim it to be "Christian" truth. It directly contradicts the
instructions given to those who presume to teach in 1 and 2 Timothy,
and
specifically 2 Timothy 2:24-26.
If you are going to prove yourself to be logical -- and you haven't
done
so
yet in this thread that I have seen -- you need to start using it.
Taunting
others with their supposed lack of it does not demonstrate your own
mastery
of it, nor does your assertion of it as being one of God's qualities
make
it
so.
Now I am probably the first to appreciate logic in proving a
matter --
seeing that I teach the subject matter on a frequent basis. But the
fact
is
that no one, not even you, proves everything before he argues his
beliefs.
One can do the best one can, and one can be taught how to do better.
But
then, there are some things you believe that you can never prove.
God's
existence, for example.
But granted that God exists and has a superior intellect, what on
earth
makes you think that God would use "logic"? Logic is a human-devised
tool
of
reasoning that allows us to take the limited information we have,
formulate
premises and draw conclusions. God has no need of logic, seeing He
already
knows all things. And in any case, Isaiah has God saying "For my
thoughts
are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
For
as
the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than
your
ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts" (55:8-9). Claiming God to be
logical
seems to be an attempt to make Him more human and less God-like.
Regards,
Raymond E. Griffith
"John Baker" <nunya@bizniz.net> wrote in message
news:ha1nv05jum1g4js35a59pr95u5jhpss6js@4ax.com...
On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 06:39:50 -0600, "DW Suiter"
<dwsuiter@toast.net>
wrote:
If you knew God or anything about God, you could understand the
superior
intellect of God which includes logic. Why would any person,
including
a
person of God, do something illogical and/or unreasonable? Your
thoughts
are
illogical.
Son, I get the distinct impression you wouldn't know logic if it
jumped up and bit your nose off.
DW Suiter
Son of God
.
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| User: "cactus" |
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| Title: Re: If a God Concept is Omnipotent |
30 Jan 2005 01:37:58 PM |
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DW Suiter wrote:
There is a way which was taught by Jesus of Nazareth, a way established by
God, the real and true God, in and by which any person may come to God to
receive what God has promised, a transformation into a new creation, a new
person, in mind and spirit, the mind and spirit of Christ; the taught one of
God.
This way, I have followed.
But you cannot understand the reality this word portrays because of false
religious doctrine.
DW Suiter
Son of God
<snip>
Of course it is a matter of perspective as to which doctrines are true
and which are false. You have clearly found your truth. Congratulations.
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| User: "DW Suiter" |
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30 Jan 2005 04:28:38 PM |
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Thank you.
DW Suiter
Son of God
"cactus" <baldemar.malnariz@ubadlands.edu> wrote in message
news:qIaLd.2259$cl1.51@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
DW Suiter wrote:
There is a way which was taught by Jesus of Nazareth, a way established
by
God, the real and true God, in and by which any person may come to God
to
receive what God has promised, a transformation into a new creation, a
new
person, in mind and spirit, the mind and spirit of Christ; the taught
one of
God.
This way, I have followed.
But you cannot understand the reality this word portrays because of
false
religious doctrine.
DW Suiter
Son of God
<snip>
Of course it is a matter of perspective as to which doctrines are true
and which are false. You have clearly found your truth. Congratulations.
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| User: "Elmer Bataitis" |
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01 Feb 2005 10:15:41 AM |
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"DW Suiter" <dwsuiter@toast.net> wrote in message news:10vqkbqq4hvoj24@corp.supernews.com...
Thank you.
Because it makes reading a post difficult.
Why is top posting frowned on?
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| User: "Jos Flachs" |
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30 Jan 2005 11:57:08 PM |
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On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 08:31:56 -0600, "DW Suiter" <dwsuiter@toast.net>
wrote:
There is a way which was taught by Jesus of Nazareth,
Nazareth? You mean the village that did not exist between 200 BCE and
70 CE?
a way established by
God, the real and true God, in and by which any person may come to God to
receive what God has promised, a transformation into a new creation, a new
person, in mind and spirit, the mind and spirit of Christ; the taught one of
God.
This way, I have followed.
But you cannot understand the reality this word portrays because of false
religious doctrine.
Actually of no religious doctrine at all...
DW Suiter
Son of God
No, you are not my son.
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| User: "Don Kresch" |
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29 Jan 2005 08:50:36 AM |
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In alt.atheism on 29 Jan 2005 03:31:36 -0800, "FreeThink"
<zeno7772004@yahoo.com> let us all know that:
If a god concept is omnipotent then could it do the logically
impossible? That sure would throw a wrench in our philosophical and
theological gearboxes wouldn't it?
It would for the theists.
If so, shouldn't you Atheists and Theists give Agnosticism some serious
consideration?
No, as agnosticism IS NOT A THIRD OPTION.
Don
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aa #51, Knight of BAAWA, DNRC o-, Member of the [H]orde
Atheist Minister for St. Dogbert.
"No being is so important that he can usurp the rights of another"
Picard to Data/Graves "The Schizoid Man"
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| User: "chibiabos" |
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29 Jan 2005 09:48:45 AM |
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In article <1106998296.815510.238490@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
FreeThink <zeno7772004@yahoo.com> wrote:
If a god concept is omnipotent then could it do the logically
impossible? That sure would throw a wrench in our philosophical and
theological gearboxes wouldn't it?
If so, shouldn't you Atheists and Theists give Agnosticism some serious
consideration?
Unless you're their mother, shouldn't you stop telling other people
what to do?
-chib
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Member of S.M.A.S.H.
Sarcastic Middle-aged Atheists with a Sense of Humor
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| User: "Al Klein" |
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29 Jan 2005 12:17:21 PM |
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On 29 Jan 2005 03:31:36 -0800, "FreeThink" <zeno7772004@yahoo.com>
said in alt.atheism:
If a god concept is omnipotent then could it do the logically
impossible?
That would depend on whether the god is, or is not, limited by logic.
That sure would throw a wrench in our philosophical and
theological gearboxes wouldn't it?
No, since neither god, an omnipotent one limited by logic, nor an
omnipotent one not limited by logic, if it was constrained by the
other Christian definitions of their god, could exist.
If so, shouldn't you Atheists and Theists give Agnosticism some serious
consideration?
Most atheists, and many theists, *ARE* agnostic, inasmuch as we don't
make claims for which we have no evidence.
--
"If anyone comes to me, and does not hate his father, mother, wife, brothers, and sisters and even himself, he cannot be my disciple."
Luke 14:26
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rukbat at verizon dot net
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| User: "FreeThink" |
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29 Jan 2005 12:26:33 PM |
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Al Klein wrote:
On 29 Jan 2005 03:31:36 -0800, "FreeThink" <zeno7772004@yahoo.com>
said in alt.atheism:
If a god concept is omnipotent then could it do the logically
impossible?
That would depend on whether the god is, or is not, limited by logic.
That sure would throw a wrench in our philosophical and
theological gearboxes wouldn't it?
No, since neither god, an omnipotent one limited by logic, nor an
omnipotent one not limited by logic, if it was constrained by the
other Christian definitions of their god, could exist.
If so, shouldn't you Atheists and Theists give Agnosticism some
serious
consideration?
Most atheists, and many theists, *ARE* agnostic, inasmuch as we don't
make claims for which we have no evidence.
--
"If anyone comes to me, and does not hate his father, mother, wife,
brothers, and sisters and even himself, he cannot be my disciple."
Luke 14:26
(random sig, produced by SigChanger)
rukbat at verizon dot net
Yes, yes I know. The new politics demand the terms be intertwined. Well
there is a difference. The term agnostic can still stand on it's own I
seem to recall....
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| User: "Al Klein" |
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29 Jan 2005 04:04:23 PM |
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On 29 Jan 2005 10:26:33 -0800, "FreeThink" <zeno7772004@yahoo.com>
said in alt.atheism:
Yes, yes I know. The new politics demand the terms be intertwined. Well
there is a difference. The term agnostic can still stand on it's own I
seem to recall....
Yes, but not as far as belief goes. Whether one is gnostic or
agnostic, one is either a theist or an atheist.
--
"I don't try to imagine a God; it suffices to stand in awe of the structure of the world
insofar as it allows our inadequate senses to appreciate it."
- Letter to S. Flesch, April 16, 1954; Einstein Archive 30-1154
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| User: "Gary Eickmeier" |
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29 Jan 2005 11:50:59 PM |
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Al Klein wrote:
Yes, but not as far as belief goes. Whether one is gnostic or
agnostic, one is either a theist or an atheist.
I'm not so sure about the existence of God, but I haven't enough faith
yet to be an atheist.
But seriously, I am attracted by the grand design idea, that if you look
around at the wonders of the universe and us in particular, you think
there must be a designer or a purpose. Also, there must be a reason for
existence itself. But I guess I'm just putting things in human terms, as
in, we don't usually make things unless there is a reason for them, so
we can't imagine something coming into being without a reason or a plan
or some such.
I think about the Mars rover missions. Suppose the rover came upon a
city on Mars. Would we be unjustified in concluding that someone
designed and built that city? The chances of it being formed by Martian
hurricanes or meteorites would be rather small.
So you look around and ask yourself, why?
Gary Eickmeier
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| User: "Daniel T." |
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02 Feb 2005 06:24:20 AM |
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Gary Eickmeier <geickmei@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
I think about the Mars rover missions. Suppose the rover came upon a
city on Mars. Would we be unjustified in concluding that someone
designed and built that city? The chances of it being formed by Martian
hurricanes or meteorites would be rather small.
Good example. No, we haven't come across cities, yet we have found faces
and pyramids on Mars, does that mean there is intelligent life there?
The National Enquirer is convinced that there is...
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