(August 30, 2016 at 8:08 pm)Arkilogue Wrote:(August 30, 2016 at 7:20 pm)Ben Davis Wrote: Yes, using the term 'being' begs the question. Logical fallacy 101. Hence theistic philosophers argue for a 'necessary cause' and layer theistic arguments from there. That takes you on to a whole heap of different problems.
But for the sake of argument, I'll grant you a 'Necessary Being'. How could you tie that Deistic concept to any specific theistic concept?
Easily.
Well sure, you did it. But I'm pretty sure he meant in a convincing manner employing valid arguments.