Must an all powerful god be logically self consistant?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the contradictions and limitations of an all-powerful and all-knowing god. It also touches on the idea of a god being beyond rules and the use of logic in discussing this concept. The conversation concludes by suggesting further discussion on the topic in a specific forum.
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This question may have no value since it defeats itself. We can't use logic to discuss an illogical god.

Nonetheless I would be interested in other peoples thoughts on the possibility of a "not-always-logical" god.
 
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An all powerful and all knowing god can’t be logically consistent.

If we take all powerful to mean “able to do anything”
And all knowing to mean “knows all facts”

If a god was all powerful he could make him self forget something.
But then he wouldn’t know something, which would violate him being omnipotent.

This is also often presented in the question can god create a rock so heavy he can’t lift it?



This isn’t that big of a deal though. The belief in god is essentially the belief in a being that is beyond rules. Logic is a set of rules.
 
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Please continue discussion of this topic in the thread Omnipotence in the General Philosophy forum.
 

1. What does it mean for a god to be "logically self consistent"?

Being logically self consistent means that a god's beliefs, actions, and attributes do not contradict one another and are in line with the laws of logic.

2. Can a god still be considered all-powerful if they are not logically self consistent?

This is a matter of philosophical debate. Some argue that a god who is not logically self consistent cannot truly be all-powerful, as there would be limitations to their power. Others argue that the concept of all-powerful allows for contradictions and illogical actions.

3. How does the idea of a logically self consistent god relate to the problem of evil?

The problem of evil questions how an all-powerful and all-loving god can exist in a world with suffering and evil. If a god is logically self consistent, it would mean that their attributes of being all-powerful and all-loving do not contradict each other, potentially providing an explanation for the existence of evil.

4. Are there any religious or cultural beliefs that support the idea of a logically self consistent god?

Many religions and belief systems have their own interpretations of an all-powerful god. Some may view a logically self consistent god as necessary for their beliefs, while others may not place as much emphasis on this concept.

5. How does modern science and technology impact our understanding of a logically self consistent god?

Science and technology have allowed us to understand the natural world in more detail, and many scientists and philosophers argue that this has made the concept of an all-powerful and logically self consistent god less necessary. However, others may argue that the complexity and order of the universe still point towards a higher power. Ultimately, this is a matter of personal belief and interpretation.

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