In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig Why God Must Exist
Apr 4, 2025
Explore the idea of God's existence as a logical necessity and its implications for morality. Delve into the contrast between objective meaning and potential purposelessness without a deity. Discover the contradictions among world religions and why Christianity stands out as credible. Critique the parody of the 'flying spaghetti monster' and address flaws in prominent atheistic arguments. Examine the reliability of New Testament accounts of Jesus and tackle philosophical questions about faith, mercy, and joy in heaven amidst earthly suffering.
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God's Necessary Existence
- William Lane Craig argues God's existence is logically necessary, not contingent.
- God exists in every possible world, making non-existence impossible.
Meaning and God
- Objective meaning exists independently of human opinion, while subjective meaning is self-created.
- Without God, objective meaning is lost, leaving only subjective illusions.
Morality and God
- Objective moral values exist regardless of belief, unlike subjective values (e.g., taste preferences).
- Without God, morality becomes subjective or evolutionary, lacking objective truth.