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Logic is necessarily for being able to understand the possible and the impossible. Unless it can be demonstrate that the rules of logic are invalid, gods must adhere to them. Currently all conceptualizations of gods at current fall under the following two categories: Logically Possible or Logically impossible.
Logically Impossible:
Something that is logically impossible is self-defaeating, fallacious or paradoxical. For example, Claiming that “A” is “not ‘a’” is a self-defeating statement and can be demonstrated as false. Practical Examples: it is logically impossible to 1) Draw a circular square, 2) Put joy in a box 3) Sink to the top of a lake 4) be perfectly good and commit acts of evil, etc.
While it is nearly impossible to text the existence of supernatural beings by conventional methods; In this sense, if a religion assigns traits, behaviours or characteristics to a god that are logically impossible we can know that such a being does not exist.
Logically Possible:
Something that is logically possible is potentially true. For example, if you were to see an odd stone formation it is not illogical to consider the possibility that someone designed it. For instance, Both Arches National Park in Utah and the Ale’s Stone Monument in Sweden appear designed; however, only one is man-made.
If something is logically possible we cannot claim with certainty that it is untrue. At this point, we can only weigh in on it being resolvable or unresolvable. If there is adequate evidence we can claim with a decent degree of certainty that it is (or is not) true. However, if there is not adequate evidence it is unresolvable and any comments on its accuracy are mere speculation. If it is unresolvable there is not justifiable reason to accept it as true or claim with certainty that it is false.
The Question:
How does God fit into all of this? Do you believe that God is logically possible? Do you think God is subject to these rules of logic? If yes, do you believe that there is adequate evidence to justify a belief in god, what evidence is this? If you think this is unresolvable, how do you rationalize your faith?
Logically Impossible:
Something that is logically impossible is self-defaeating, fallacious or paradoxical. For example, Claiming that “A” is “not ‘a’” is a self-defeating statement and can be demonstrated as false. Practical Examples: it is logically impossible to 1) Draw a circular square, 2) Put joy in a box 3) Sink to the top of a lake 4) be perfectly good and commit acts of evil, etc.
While it is nearly impossible to text the existence of supernatural beings by conventional methods; In this sense, if a religion assigns traits, behaviours or characteristics to a god that are logically impossible we can know that such a being does not exist.
Logically Possible:
Something that is logically possible is potentially true. For example, if you were to see an odd stone formation it is not illogical to consider the possibility that someone designed it. For instance, Both Arches National Park in Utah and the Ale’s Stone Monument in Sweden appear designed; however, only one is man-made.
If something is logically possible we cannot claim with certainty that it is untrue. At this point, we can only weigh in on it being resolvable or unresolvable. If there is adequate evidence we can claim with a decent degree of certainty that it is (or is not) true. However, if there is not adequate evidence it is unresolvable and any comments on its accuracy are mere speculation. If it is unresolvable there is not justifiable reason to accept it as true or claim with certainty that it is false.
The Question:
How does God fit into all of this? Do you believe that God is logically possible? Do you think God is subject to these rules of logic? If yes, do you believe that there is adequate evidence to justify a belief in god, what evidence is this? If you think this is unresolvable, how do you rationalize your faith?