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Question: "Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?" Answer: This question is frequently asked by skeptics of God, the Bible, Christianity, etc. If God can create a rock that He cannot lift, then God is not omnipotent. If God cannot create a rock so heavy that He cannot lift it, then God is not omnipotent. According to this argument, omnipotence is self-contradictory. Therefore, God cannot be omnipotent. So, the question, could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it? The quick answer is "No." But the explanation is far more important to understand than the answer... This question is based on a popular misunderstanding about the definitions of words like "almighty" or "omnipotent." These terms do not mean that God can do anything. Rather, they describe the amount of God's power. Power is the ability to effect change - to make something happen. God (being unlimited) has unlimited power, and the Bible affirms this (Job 11:7-11, 37:23; etc.). Therefore, God can do whatever is possible to be done. God cannot, however, do that which is actually impossible. This is because true impossibility is not based on the amount of power one has, it is based on what is really possible. The truly impossible is not made possible by adding more power. Therefore, unless context indicates otherwise (e.g. Matthew 19:26 where man's ability is being shown in contrast to God's), impossibility means the same thing whether or not God is involved. So, the first part of the question is based on a false idea - that God being almighty means that He can do anything. In fact, the Bible itself lists things God cannot do - like lie or deny Himself (Hebrews 6:18; 2 Timothy 2:13; Titus 1:2). The reason He cannot do these things is because of His nature and the nature of reality itself. God cannot do what is not actually possible to be done, like creating a two-sided triangle, or a married bachelor. Just because words can be strung together this way does not make the impossible possible - these things are contradictions, they are truly impossible in reality. ps. There's plenty of room at my "Lil' Philosopher's" table if the "Grown-Up Philosopher's" table is full... of themselves. ...see video above

Being that this is only my first post it might get censored and never see the light of Truth, but I feel that I must stand up for what it right. This report was just submitted to the moderator: "ProfessionalTeabagger has violated multiple rules in his posts. Please refer to this forums rules below: No swearing. Please try to focus criticism on the theory, and not the individual. When responding to a post, please remember that simply stating that the poster is wrong is a complete waste of time. To correct someone, you must point out an error in his reasoning or facts, and supply evidence. Please respect your feelings. If you find that a thread is becoming unpleasant, please disengage. If you feel your temper rising with someone, please stop responding to him. Anger and escalation will never lead us to the truth. The truth can only result from a positive and challenging mutual exploration of facts and principles. Escalation is the responsibility of both parties. Please avoid accusing someone of bad intentions without any evidence. “Oh, so whenever you are wrong, you just run away!” “Oh, you're just changing the topic because you can't handle the truth!” Even if it turns out to be true, this kind of hostility will never bring enlightenment. Being that this was my first real delving into the treads I was appalled that this kind of behavior was tolerated on this forum, especially by a member with so many posts under his belt. The appropriate punishment has already been suggested and should be followed with the same vigor as the violations. "If you violate the above rules, you will be banned". Thank you for your time" I will continue to report these or any other violations that I find on this forum as is my right as a member. Consider yourselves warned and invited to do the same. U.D.P., "Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 (NIV)" and all that jive.