Sauron vs. Your Mama - A Discussion of Power in Middle-earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

obloquy · 08-08-2007, 10:22 AM

"As perfect"? Are there degrees of perfection?

Any theory of what an infinite, omnipotent being is capable of is suspect. The dimensions of God (even simply as a concept) are so far from being fathomable that application of physical laws or philosophical ideas is akin to using a ruler to determine the temperature of the sun. If you're going to ask questions about the abilities of a being that supposedly predates all physical creation, it should be this: How could God be subject to laws that, by definition, govern that which is created?

08-08-2007, 10:22 AM	#31
obloquy Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WA Posts: 941	"As perfect"? Are there degrees of perfection? Any theory of what an infinite, omnipotent being is capable of is suspect. The dimensions of God (even simply as a concept) are so far from being fathomable that application of physical laws or philosophical ideas is akin to using a ruler to determine the temperature of the sun. If you're going to ask questions about the abilities of a being that supposedly predates all physical creation, it should be this: How could God be subject to laws that, by definition, govern that which is created?