God as a Paradox

What is a paradox

• A logical statement that is always true

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  A mathematical equation

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  An absurd proposition that seems true but isn't

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  A scientific theory

What is the main paradox discussed in the text?

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  If God is all-powerful, can He make Himself powerless?

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  If God can do anything, can He create a mountain He cannot lift?

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  If God knows everything, can He forget something?

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  If God can create a universe, can He destroy it?

What is the answer given to the main paradox?

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  God cannot create such a mountain

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  God can lift any mountain He creates

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  God does not have the power to create such a mountain

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  God can create the mountain but chooses not to lift it

What is the omniscience paradox mentioned in the text?

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  If God knows everything, how can we have free will?

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  If God is all-knowing, can He be surprised?

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  If God knows everything, can He forget something?

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  If God is all-knowing, can He learn something new?

What is the omnipotence paradox mentioned in the text?

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  If God is all-powerful, can He create a universe?

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  If God is all-powerful, can He make Himself powerless?

• If God is all-powerful, can He create life?

• If God is all-powerful, can He do an impossible thing?

What is one suggested way to solve a paradox?

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  Ignore it completely

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  Think about your options

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  Write it down

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  Ask someone else

What is another suggested way to solve a paradox?

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  Go for the good enough answer

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  Avoid thinking about it

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  Memorize it

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  Overanalyze it

What is the third suggested way to solve a paradox?

• Stop thinking about it

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  Ask for help

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  Write an essay

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  Go for your instinct

What does the text suggest about denying the argument?

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  It avoids solving the unknown answer

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  It solves the paradox

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  It is the best solution

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  It makes the paradox disappear

What logical issue does the main paradox highlight?

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  God can create a stone He cannot lift

• God is not human

• God is not logical

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  God cannot create anything