Conception of time in past, present and future

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The discussion centers on the concept of a god-like being and its relationship with time. It raises questions about the nature of such a being's existence, suggesting that if a god exists outside of time, it would be considered 'eternal.' This perspective likens the universe to a book, where a god can access any moment in time at will. However, the conversation also highlights the complexities and philosophical challenges of defining eternity, noting that the term can be seen as vague or lacking substance. The idea of a god traveling through time and potentially encountering itself raises further questions about consciousness and individuality, suggesting that if multiple instances of a god existed simultaneously, they might either share a unified mind or possess distinct thoughts.
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say if there is some kind of being like god, then when is its present? since it existed from the start and will last forever

if god travels to the future or past, would he be able to meet himself, and would they share the same mind or will they think for themselves?
 
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say if there is some kind of being like god, then when is its present? since it existed from the start and will last forever

if god travels to the future or past, would he be able to meet himself, and would they share the same mind or will they think for themselves?

The standard theological response is that god is 'eternal', or outside of time.

In this sense, the universe is like a book. A god could go to any page and read as far as he likes, then select another page, at random, and read from there.

There are of course all sorts of problems with the idea of anything being eternal, since its a somewhat empty and meaningless word.
 
There is no time only a constant present.
 

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