

Why Asking "What Caused God" Misses the Mark
Jul 22, 2024
Gavin Ortlund defends the cosmological argument for God's existence by tackling the common objection of 'What caused God?' He explores the historical roots of this misconception, emphasizing the elegance and beauty of theism through cosmological arguments. The podcast delves into the concept of a primal super reality and the role of sincere prayer in faith.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Exploring the Misconception of Uncaused First Cause in Cosmological Arguments
06:21 • 2min
Exploring the Historical Origins of a Common Counter-argument
08:30 • 2min
The Elegance and Beauty of Theism Through Cosmological Arguments
10:19 • 11min
Exploring the Concept of a Primal Super Reality and the Role of Sincere Prayer in Faith
20:58 • 3min