Understanding the Shield of the Trinity Diagram

The Shield of the Trinity is a diagram that visually represents the relationships between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with each being labeled as God while remaining distinct from one another. The diagram raises questions about the implications of identity statements versus predicative statements in the context of the Trinity. It illustrates the challenge in asserting that while each person is God, they are not identical to each other, thus creating a paradox if interpreted purely through identity. To clarify, understanding that statements like 'the Father is God' should be viewed as predications, rather than identity statements, helps reconcile the complexity of the Trinity's nature.