Is Logic Valid in the Pursuit of Understanding God?

Thread starter Sikz
Start date Jan 3, 2004

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The discussion centers on the philosophical implications of defining God as everything, leading to the conclusion that God can only conceive of Himself, which raises questions about the nature of thought and existence. Participants explore pantheism, suggesting that if God is synonymous with the universe, it diminishes the mystical aspect of divinity, bordering on atheism. The conversation also touches on panentheism, which differs by asserting that God encompasses the universe but is not limited to it. Various viewpoints emerge regarding the interpretation of religious texts and the role of logic in understanding God, with some arguing that philosophical reasoning should reveal divine truths. Ultimately, the dialogue examines the boundaries of thought and existence in the context of a God that is everything.

Jan 20, 2004

Thomas4

Originally posted by Sikz
Woa Thomas4... Might want to use a little punctuation, it makes it easier to read.

But you have some very good points, nonetheless. How can we try to understand something that, if it exists, is far beyond our comprehension? But what else can we do? We can't simply follow a random religion blindly because one day we got "inspired" and felt that it was correct- others have had the same feeling about other religions.

If you say we can't logicly come to a conclusion about God, what other method do you propose? It's a rather important decision, seeing as the Gods of several religions tend to cast people into burning pits of eternal anguish if they don't believe... If you claim logic to be invalid in this pursuit you've got to provide some other means.

i wonder the same thing,and i failed english Lol sorry ill try a lil better