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The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians
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RE: The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians
(January 31, 2018 at 8:07 pm)Grandizer Wrote:
(January 31, 2018 at 3:00 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: I don't think that the doctrine of the Trinity was deduced logically, but rather it is observed in scripture.

I would say there was some logical derivation (or rather an attempt at it) that happened, using premises in the Scriptures. It's just that the conclusion itself defies logic.

Quote:That God is three and God is one.  I don't understand what you are trying to logically make sense of.... I think that you may be trying to use the wrong tool.    However I think you did well in your description.

You don't see how the way I described the Trinity (which you agree is an apt description) defies logic?

If F = G, and S = G, and H = G, is it true that F = S = H?

I suspect, that your mistake, is similar to those who say that there is a contradiction within in the trinity.  This is incorrect;  the law of non-contradiction states that two contradictory statements cannot both be true at the same time, in the same way.  So  I would agree, that in one sense your equation above is correct.  This is similar to the fallacy of equivocation, in that some try to equate this to the other way, and say that they are not equal.  If they are equal and not equal, it is said that this a contradiction.  But this is wrong, because they are not talking about being 3 and being 1 in the same way. 

I hope that perhaps this clears things up.  I realize that I had to make some assumptions, as you didn't really state what you think it is that defies logic.  If you are referring to something else, then please clarify.
It is said that an argument is what convinces reasonable men and a proof is what it takes to convince even an unreasonable man.  - Alexander Vilenkin
If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire.  - Martin Luther
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Messages In This Thread
The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians - by Grandizer - January 31, 2018 at 12:52 pm
RE: The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians - by RoadRunner79 - January 31, 2018 at 11:45 pm
RE: The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians - by Drich - February 7, 2018 at 10:33 am
RE: The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians - by Drich - February 7, 2018 at 5:57 pm
RE: The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians - by Drich - February 8, 2018 at 2:26 pm
RE: The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians - by Drich - February 9, 2018 at 10:09 am
RE: The Trinity Doctrine: Help me out, Christians - by Drich - February 9, 2018 at 10:36 am

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