Omnipotence (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does the term 'omnipotence' mean?
What does the term 'omnipotence' mean?
All powerful
Which philosopher advocated 'voluntarism' regarding omnipotence?
Which philosopher advocated 'voluntarism' regarding omnipotence?
Descartes
According to Descartes, why can God do the logically impossible?
According to Descartes, why can God do the logically impossible?
All logic stems from God himself
What did Aquinas say God can do?
What did Aquinas say God can do?
Everything that is absolutely possible
Why does Aquinas believe God remains omnipotent despite logical limits?
Why does Aquinas believe God remains omnipotent despite logical limits?
He knows everything there is to know
Why does Plantinga believe God limits his powers?
Why does Plantinga believe God limits his powers?
To preserve free will
What problem does Plantinga's view attempt to solve?
What problem does Plantinga's view attempt to solve?
Problem of evil & inconsistent triad
How did Peter Geach describe God's omnipotence?
How did Peter Geach describe God's omnipotence?
Power over everything, not to do all
Why is omnipotence essential for salvation in Christianity?
Why is omnipotence essential for salvation in Christianity?
Needed for resurrection
Why is omnipotence crucial for God's worthiness of worship?
Why is omnipotence crucial for God's worthiness of worship?
Separates God from his creation
What critique is made of Descartes' view on omnipotence?
What critique is made of Descartes' view on omnipotence?
God could prevent suffering without removing free will
What key concept reconciles God's limitations with omnipotence?
What key concept reconciles God's limitations with omnipotence?
Self-imposed limitations