Reasonable Faith Podcast Question of the Week #974: Proving “God”
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Feb 5, 2026 A philosophical back-and-forth about whether demonstrating a divine being also establishes classical attributes like omniscience and omnipotence. The conversation contrasts ordinary definitions of God with more theologically refined ones. Listeners hear distinctions between proving existence and proving all perfections. The ontological argument and its implications for theism are also discussed.
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Proving God Without Every Attribute
- William Lane Craig argues you can prove God's existence using ordinary definitions like "the supreme being, creator or ultimate source of the universe."
- He insists proving existence doesn't require proving every essential attribute.
Use Ordinary Definitions In Debate
- Use a dictionary or ordinary-language definition of God in debates to avoid needless theological refinement.
- Do not demand proof of every divine perfection to establish that God exists.
Burden Of Proof On Perfections
- Craig points out the atheist's claim that the proven God lacks superlative properties is an unproven assumption.
- He reverses the burden: inability to prove perfections doesn't show their absence.