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From: lfooks@gil.ipswichcity.qld.gov.au (Linden Fooks)
Subject: Re: Concerning the Origin of God
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What@you.want.it.com wrote:

>On Mon, 01 Jul 1996 09:53:38 -0700, foureyes
><fleming@satie.arts.usf.edu> wrote:

>>Glen Ecklund wrote:
>>
>>> 
>>> My question is, if there is a God who is omniscient, omnipotent, etc.,
>>> where did he come from?  Why do the laws of nature apply to everyone else, but not God?  
>>
>>First of all, the Judeo-Christian theology teaches that God is an infinite 
>>being.  "Infinite" means that He is not limited by time and space like we
>>are.  There is NO time or space where God is not.  

>But god is everywhere, so your logic implies that there is time and
>space everywhere.  There must have been time in the void, since God
>measured his creation in days...
> 
>>Its hard for us limited creatures to understand something that exists beyond our limitations. But 
>>your question "Where did God come from?" implies that you are assuming 
>>there was once a time and place when God did not exist.   

>Limited... speak for yourself... you're only limited by how you let
>others directly your ablities and thoughts.  Since the bible doesn't
>discuss time before the creation of the earth, it is highly probable
>there was a time of nothing or void.  After all, if you were God,
>would you want the general public to know your origins?
> 
This statement just seems to be ........ silly. There must be a better
way of arguing against the omnipotence of God. You denied the argument
based on your assumption of his charachter. And you seem to have a
strong grasp of omnipotence - as you claim to not be limited by the
finite. 

>>If that were true, then God would not be infinite, nor would He be omniscient or 
>>omnipotent.   God not only exists OUTSIDE the boundaries of time and space, 
>>He is the CREATOR of time and space. And He is the SOURCE of all that 
>>exists WITHIN time and space. 

>Acttually, he is the creator of heaven and earth... I don't recall
>much discussion about his other creations (if there were any).

>>That is why in Judeo-Christian theology, He is known as the GREAT I AM.
>>
>>Peace,
>>Lisa

>Silent

Cheers,

Linden.

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