Omnipotence (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Define omnipotence
Define omnipotence
All powerful
Descartes' view on omnipotence is called
Descartes' view on omnipotence is called
Voluntarism
Descartes: Can God do the logically impossible?
Descartes: Can God do the logically impossible?
Yes, God can do the logically impossible
Aquinas: What can God do?
Aquinas: What can God do?
Everything that is absolutely possible
Aquinas: Can God do the logically impossible?
Aquinas: Can God do the logically impossible?
No, only the logically possible
Plantinga: Why does God limit His powers?
Plantinga: Why does God limit His powers?
To preserve free will
Plantinga: What type of limitations does God have?
Plantinga: What type of limitations does God have?
Self imposed
What problem does Plantinga's view solve?
What problem does Plantinga's view solve?
Problem of evil and inconsistent triad
Peter Geach's view on omnipotence
Peter Geach's view on omnipotence
Power over everything, not to do everything
Why is omnipotence necessary in Christianity?
Why is omnipotence necessary in Christianity?
Needed for resurrection and salvation
How does omnipotence relate to worship?
How does omnipotence relate to worship?
Separates God from creation, makes Him worthy of worship
Biblical examples of God's omnipotence
Biblical examples of God's omnipotence
Creation of universe and miracles
Descartes: Where do laws of logic come from?
Descartes: Where do laws of logic come from?
They stem from God, He created them