Interesting Thought on Omnipotence

[jsaxton14]

I just had the most profound thought: To accept the notion of omnipotence, one must completely reject logic itself. The reasoning behind this statement is simple. The definition of omnipotence is essentially "the ability to do anything." Thus, if one can do anything, one should be able to reconcile that which cannot be logically reconciled. If that which cannot be logically reconciled IS reconcilable (as those who believe in an omniscient god must accept), then logic is flawed and must be rejected.

One cannot simultaneously accept logic and an omnipotent god.

[Twisted_Ferret]

I like. Nothing much to add, just didn't want this to go unnoticed.

[Digital_Savior]

I do not fully understand the migratory patterns of the Minke whale. Utilizing your epiphany, I suppose they don't have a migratory pattern, or a cause for it.

[Merlinman2005]

what no!!



Stupid ass.

[Adrenochrome]

A lot of philosophers have come to the conclusion that in order to be a Christian you have to abandon logic, so the crazy fuckers did.

[jsaxton14]

quote:Originally posted by Digital_Savior:

I do not fully understand the migratory patterns of the Minke whale. Utilizing your epiphany, I suppose they don't have a migratory pattern, or a cause for it.

There is a difference between my conclusion and your conclusion. Your conclusion is based on your own ignorance. My conclusion is based on knowledge.

I'll break it into steps to make it more clear for everyone.

1: God, by definition, is omnipotent (he can do anything.

2: As God can do anything, he can reconcile that which is logically irreconcilable (God can make A > B and A < B simultaneously, for example).

3: If that which is logically irreconcilable CAN be reconciled (which it can be, if a truly omnipotent god exists), then logic is flawed.

4: Thus, either:

-logic is flawed

-an omnipotent god does not exist

An omnipotent god and logic cannot coexist. It is irrational to accept both. You must reject one or the other.

[jsaxton14]

quote:Originally posted by Merlinman2005:

what no!!



Stupid ass.

Why am I a "Stupid ass?"

[Velio]

the process you use to reject logic seems completely and utterly logical

[Aseren]

What a bunch of bullshit. First you say, that God is omnipotent, then you say that she can't co-exist with logic. Do you see the stupidity here?

[jsaxton14]

quote:Originally posted by Aseren:

What a bunch of bullshit.

What bit of logic is bullshit? I've broken my proof into steps; which step is wrong?

quote:Originally posted by Aseren:

First you say, that God is omnipotent, then you say that she can't co-exist with logic. Do you see the stupidity here?

Yeah, I do. That's why I posted this. I feel I have demonstrated that the notion of omnipotence (and therefore god) is completely ridiculous. Prove me wrong.