In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig God, Time, and Creation
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Nov 22, 2024 
William Lane Craig, a prominent philosopher in Christian apologetics, joins Ryan Mullins, a specialist in metaphysics and philosophy of religion, to explore the intricate relationship between God and time. They debate contrasting theories of time—relational versus absolute—and discuss the implications for divine existence. The conversation delves into divine timelessness versus temporality and the nuances of God's foreknowledge. Listeners are treated to a fascinating exploration of how different philosophical frameworks shape our understanding of creation and the divine.
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Relational Time
- William Lane Craig clarifies the distinction regarding time as relational vs. substantival, not relational vs. absolute.
- Time is a relation of before and after between events, not a substance.
Time as God
- Ryan Mullins proposes that time is an eternal, uncaused substance, much like God, playing key roles in change, moments, and timelines.
- He suggests time's identification with God, citing precedents in Christian and Hindu traditions.
Pantheism Challenge
- Craig challenges Mullins' view as pantheistic, citing Newton's view of time as an effect of God, not identical to him.
- He questions identifying time with God, highlighting their different properties.