Discussion fodder.

Hello to all,
Mavin here aka Dash

There's been some talk (over on YouTube anyway) about the logicality of an omnipotent being and this being's ability to limit itself because it has 'all-abilities'.

Some people argue that it can limit itself but there's no way back once it does that.

Some say it can't and that contradicts its title as 'omnipotent' or 'all-powerful'.

Basically, the topic here is this: The ability of the omnipotent to do the impossible. And how the 'impossible' fails to remain impossible after that.

Discussion is now open.

Note: The 'christian' god is not only defined as omnipotent, but omniscient and omnipresent. Some other terms used to describe the christian god include: all-merciful, all-benevolent, everlasting, almighty, all-knowing, unchanging, ever-present, etc

The issue I have with these 'definitions' is that they are contradictory in many more ways than one. And even more so when used in terms of the christian god's relationship to humans and the human condition in general.

I know this community has other members besides myself and I'd really like to observe your take on this.

If you have no experience with christianity and the bible, it is understandable. However, please do share what you know. I am aware that many other religions don't try to compact their 'beings and deities' into one body. But the majority of the world population isn't hindu or whatever. The two larest are christianity and islam so bear with me if these discussions tend to veer in those directions. :)

Okay folks...begin the yakfest.

Mavin(Dash)
(co-mod)

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