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Reasonable Faith Podcast
Question of the Week #925 Infinitely Old Time
Feb 6, 2025
Delve into the intriguing nature of time and divine creation. Discover a listener's challenge to the Kalam Cosmological Argument regarding God's existence outside of time. The discussion highlights the distinctions between eternal and timeless concepts. Explore the implications of these ideas on our understanding of the universe's age and the relationship between time and creation.
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- God's decrees are eternal and timeless, which differentiates them from simply existing throughout time to avoid equivocation.
- The discussion of the Kalam argument raises the paradox of a timeless deity creating time, suggesting a hybrid model of God's existence.
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The Nature of Eternal Decrees
The discussion revolves around the definition of eternity, particularly in the context of God's decrees. When one considers God's timeless nature, it becomes evident that His decrees are eternal in the sense of being without beginning and end. However, it is crucial to distinguish this from the concept of existing throughout time. Thus, claiming that God has eternally been making time requires precise terminology; otherwise, it leads to the fallacy of equivocation.
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