Omniscience

interpretation. Furthermore, Thomas Aquinas refines Anselm’s theology by introducing the notion of god existing through his own ‘influence’ in a different sense of space than that occupied by matter and energy. This influence includes his omnipotence, omniscience and his creations. This particular explanation resonates greatly with Anselm’s idea of God’s existence being unrestricted by space. For all intents and purposes this ‘influence’ of God could be seen as something in a fourth dimension that is unperceivable

Boethius’ way of understanding Gods divine omniscience came from his dilemma of whether or not it denied him of free will. He knew that God’s divine omniscience was necessary for it is within Gods very definition that it must exist. However, if it is true that God knows everything that has, and ever will happen then where does that leave room for free will? To answer this Boethius describes: first, what Gods knowledge is and how it doesn’t imply necessity, second, how it is ok that we don’t fully

Philosophy has been a subject with many views, and has been a topic of many scientists and philosophers for thousands of years. One of the vital concepts in philosophy is the idea of God and what kind of being he is. Christians believe that God is an omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, and omnibenevolent. If God is an omniscient, all knowing being, to what extent does his knowledge reach? If God is an all knowing being, does he know everything a person will do every day for the rest of their life

omnibenevolence and therefore his right to reward and punish. An alternative problem to this theory regards God’s omnipotenence. If God is aware of our past, present and future it is then not possible for us to do anything on our own accord. Omniscience and free will are clearly incompatible. They are many resolutions to this problem; although some thinkers may believe that free will is not possible and that this is only apparent some thinkers believe that the two different states of an eternal

past something explosive. A big stupid-looking tiptoe, like in a cartoon. The whole last black week had been this way and it was wrong” (1) portrays the sheer terror and desperation that Lane is feeling. Wallace tells this story from a limited omniscience point of view, only allowing us into Lane’s head. This point of view complements Lane’s character as well as the tone of this story as it helps to set the frightened and worried mood of the story as it permits us, as readers, to experience the

conspiracy with the Eastern Roman Empire and was eventually put to death at the age of about 44/45. Whilst in prison Boethius wrote his book, ‘The Consolation of Philosophy’ where he discusses in great depth with Lady Philosophy issues with God’s omniscience. In his writings, Boethius identifies an issue with God’s foreknowledge, our personal autonomy and the impact of how we are to be judged as when we enter the life after this. He identifies that if God has foreknowledge and knows our future, He then

exist along with evil. It is in fact not reasonable to believe so. I will prove that it is unreasonable to believe a god with these attributes like this can exist accompanying evil. In order to give a valid argument ill look at each component, omniscience, omnipotence and Omni benevolence and break those down leading to the conclusion that a being such as this cannot coexist with evil. I will look at the arguments given for why god wouldn’t exist as well as some of the points that may be used by

First I would like to thank Jerry947 for setting up this debate and being willing to discuss such a controversial topic. Per the rules laid out in the opening round I will present the case against the existence of the Christian God. The “Christian God” Before I begin, I want to re-emphasize that I am addressing what is known as the God of Christianity. Of course, I understand Christianity is fragmented when it comes to doctrine and beliefs. However, notwithstanding the difference in doctrine between

values, (8) necessary, (9) the only God, (10) infinite, (11) sovereign over all things, and (12) knowable but incomprehensible.  . In this paper, we will discuss only 5 of these attributes: omnipotence, immutability, impassibility, timelessness and omniscience. Gregory Boyd summarizes these 5 attributes in his book Is God to Blame? (pp 42-43) First, many theologians have assumed that if God is all-powerful, omnipotent, which the Bible clearly teaches (e.g., 1Chron 29:11; Jer 32:17; Mt 19:26; Rev 1:8;

freely. Edward’s account of the dilemma of divine foreknowledge and freedom presents major problems for our freedom. For, if God is omniscient, we are not free. Many (if not most) arguments or descriptions of God’s existence rely on his essential omniscience (and omnipotence and omni-benevolence) for one reason or another so the need to counter Edward’s dilemma is urgent for compatibilists. While another figure Platinga discusses, Ockham, denies P3