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Hi everyone!
Western Philosophy of Religion is largely about the Nature and Existence of God. Today we talk about the definition of God in the Western tradition, and even a Rastafarian from Jamaica. Heaven o. The definition is straightforward, fairly clear, but what it means, the questions it raises before an attentive mind, are more, by far, interesting. Which is saying a lot! So here is where we begin. God is,
All powerful (Omnipotent), All knowing (Omniscient) and Morally perfect (Omnibenevolent). Also: Uncreated creator of the universe(s) and Unique (Singular, only one).
Along comes Saint Anselm. With his reasoning (we call these “arguments” in Philosophy—no, there is no shouting)—that we must add to the definition of God, “God exists”.
Remember, on the question of God’s existence there are 3 positions, 3 things you might think; There is a God (theist), God does not exist (atheist) or I don’t know (agnostic). Anselm says he can help you here. Does Anselm? That’s a different issue, of course. But an amazing one.
Cheers~
Dr. Lee Basham
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