Reasonable Faith Podcast Question of the Week #955: Does God Have a Finite Number of Preferences?
Sep 5, 2025
Delve into the intriguing debate about divine preferences and God's existence. The discussion questions whether an infinite being can have a finite number of desires. Engaging perspectives are drawn from philosophical arguments and the insights of Finnish youth. It's a thought-provoking exploration that combines faith with deep reasoning, challenging listeners to rethink their views on divine will and perfection.
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Challenge Each Premise
- Craig recommends scrutinizing each premise rather than accepting the argument's conclusion.
- He encourages giving reasons for premises before claiming incompatibility with God's nature.
Premises Need Justification
- William Lane Craig argues the premises of the objection are not obviously true and lack supporting argumentation.
- He challenges the move from preference to impossibility of divine will by offering alternatives consistent with perfection.
Preferences Don't Imply Multiplicity
- Craig questions the meaning of 'preference' and whether it requires a uniquely most desirable option.
- He suggests God could hold single overriding desires that align with moral perfection.