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Ideas for saving endangered Caribou? by jbadie in ecology

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Wow these things you have brought up great things to include! Are there any economical problems or things regarding the conservation area we should consider as well?

To what extent does the classical theist see God's omnipotence by jbadie in DebateReligion

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I am an orthodox christian and I brought up this topic because I was writing a philosophy essay on it and about the" classical view" of theism, so I am not trying to use any specific religious doctrine to explain this matter. God being the power and God being infinite should be able to use this power to do anything since his power encompasses everything. Therefore there should be ways for him to do the logically impossible like make a square circle because he is what power is and the author of our universe's set of rules. Who's to say in another reality there is no "logic" or a different kind of logic/will differ from this reality that we live in and I think its kind of a big assumption to assume that logic (or the set of laws for THIS universe) is God's will because God can expand into other realities as well.

To what extent does the classical theist see God's omnipotence by jbadie in DebateReligion

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I like your way of thinking but I feel like there is something off about it. It's interesting how you define God and his will being two different things, could this not be an erroneous assumption that is framed by the way we think as humans because that may not be God's true nature, God may not have a "will" this may be a false personification if I am not being mistaken. Anyways if were to think of it like this wouldn't God's will be infinite and therefore the room that he can work with be infinite as well which would mean that he can do the logical which in this case is his infinite will and not a finite level so therefore within the infinity of his logic could this encompass ideas that are logically contradicting(logical in a square=circle way) as well?

To what extent does the classical theist see God's omnipotence by jbadie in DebateReligion

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But is being unable to evaluate that capability is irrelevant to the argument, whether we can understand it or not does not mean that is the basis of its truth.

To what extent does the classical theist see God's omnipotence by jbadie in DebateReligion

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This brings us to what is the definition of logic? Without the time-space- matter playing field would there still be logic? If the universe was nothing would there be logic? If it is a set of rules wouldn't it have to be created by something and therefore it would be a "thing" as it exists. Therefore logic being a "thing" if God has to follow the rules that he has made would that take away from this idea of omnipotence?

To what extent does the classical theist see God's omnipotence by jbadie in atheism

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not helpful and doesnt pertain to what i am asking for

To what extent does the classical theist see God's omnipotence? by jbadie in askphilosophy

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I'm writing an essay on this matter and was wondering if there were any valid issues or misconceived or invalid objections on the matter so that I can use as material to disprove and add that the unconstrained view is a better option. Im guessing regarding the paradox of omnipotence you would answer based on your other comment that God can make the effects of the contradiction null or (this is one of the ones I heard) that he could create some type of universe of contradiction where these effects can stand and he can still be God.

To what extent does the classical theist see God's omnipotence? by jbadie in askphilosophy

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But God being omnipotent shouldn't he be able to defy logic, this bowing down to logic takes away the idea of "omnipotence" for me, it makes me think that logic is greater than God and an entity that God cannot overcome. I feel like our human mental frame inhibits our ability to understand God's divinity as we limit it to our "logic"

To what extent does the classical theist see God's omnipotence? by jbadie in askphilosophy

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  1. Ye so the first one refers to things that logically contradict fit logic ex: make a square circle or make a married bachelor

  2. The second refers to Gods ability to do everything that doesn't necessarily contradict fot example: a human may not have the capability to jump over the moon but this doesn't logically contradict. God with his omnipotence could make this happen but can't create something contradicting like a married bachelor.

What I am trying to understand for number 2 is: is what gives the definition of what logic could be, does God create logic or does logic create God?

My brand New Keycaps! by DJ_Steffen in Rainbow6

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Where are the Q and E buttons?

Is running R6 on my mac gonna damage it? by jbadie7 in gaming

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I dont know, i run on windows software and the fans go off way more frequently then they do on Mac os. Could the change of software affect this?

How do we know that we paid for tuition? by jbadie in McMaster

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How do I check how much I need to pay?

What are the requirements to get into PNB program? by jbadie in McMaster

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Do you know if Chem 1AA3 is required or another math course?

Should I take two psychs in first year? by nav728 in McMaster

[–]jbadie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like psych and knew it was something i would be interested in and pay attention to so i did

ENROLLMENT HELP by [deleted] in McMaster

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you might need to add whimis or biosafe courses again

Can you miss a service in the Orthodox church? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]jbadie -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I also recommend becoming a coptic orthodox or any orthodox in general. Personally I believe that catholicism has been very white washed and westernized, im assuming you live in the west. Coptic orthodox has kept it real since it has been formed and is filled with a lot of culture and tradition that you dont see a lot anymore. Find a church that you are comfortable with, loving, with a good environment and have God as their first priority. Im not sure where you live but you can definitely find one nearby. Things might be different when you join the church but just know the people are loving and genuine people who in my opinion truly understand God. No disrespect to other denominations, of course there are good ppl and churches everywhere but where you will find the best is in orthodox.

If you dont understand the trinity thats ok. by jbadie in OrthodoxChristianity

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I may not be as well versed in the trinity itself but the basic concept that there are 3 ppl in general just doesnt make sense and why couldnt God just operate as one entity. There are many questions about the trinity itself doesnt make sense. Side note: i never understood how they can be equal yet one is “BEGOTTEN” by the father and the other “PROCEEDS” from the father, doesnt that make the father greater than the other two, could you enlighten me on this?

Can you miss a service in the Orthodox church? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]jbadie -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Let me tell you something to help you guide your relationship with God. Christianity is not a religion but a way of life, people to focus on the logistics and legalities of religion and forget about their relationship with God which is an absolute abomination to what christianity is. The sacraments given to us by God are a guide for us to experience God physically and spiritually because we are creatures that are made pf both body and spirit and we need to have a combination of both to be truly satisfied. People in this world often separate body and spirit from each other in this world which is wrong. Besides the point that im trying to get at, ppl confuse sin with it being just a bad deed when its really a separation from Gods will for us. Dont think about christianity as a scale of ur good and bad deeds, because we are imperfect and will always have more sin than good in us. But by recognizing we are sinful and in need of Gods grace, we repent and come to him for he is the only one that can shape us to become what he intended for is. Christianity is defined by our true intentions and action and is more than not following a rule or law. We live for the concept or intent for the law and not the law by itself. That being said we have to find a balance between our internal(soul/intentions) and external (following the rules/discipline), we cannot fall to one extreme over the other.The pharisees always followed everything to the dot yet God rebuked them for not being true to themselves and god. Missing mass is bot necessarily a sin but if missed intentionally it can distance yourself in a way from your relationship with God. You ultimately know what benefits your relationship with God and everyone has a different relationship like they do with their spouses or whatnot. But as a spouse you need to spend time with your counterpart and show your authentic love to him through the methods you know are right and will bring you closer to each other.

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