Exploring Mormon Thought 008-The Attributes of God Ch 4 - Maximal Divine Power
May 22, 2017
Dive into the fascinating world of divine power as various theories are dissected, prompting a deeper understanding of omnipotence. Logical limitations and human freedom present intriguing challenges to God's power. Explore the interplay between morality, goodness, and divine attributes, and how they influence concepts of free will. The podcast also touches on the dynamic between persuasive and coercive power, alongside discussions on creation and natural laws. Finally, the chaos of quantum reality is examined in relation to divine intervention.
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Logical Limits on God's Power
- God cannot do logical impossibilities, such as contradictions.
- This limitation is widely accepted except by a few like Descartes who claim God transcends human logic.
Essential Goodness in God
- God's nature is essentially good, meaning he cannot fail to be good.
- This essential goodness differs from human goodness because God cannot choose otherwise.
Value of Moral Freedom
- Morally significant free will requires the ability to choose between good and evil.
- Praise is meaningful only when there's freedom to do otherwise, so God could have created beings that only choose good but did not.