[Serious] Criticism of Aquinas' First Way or of the Proof of God from Motion.

[Belacqua]

I would have liked to read the OP. Personally, I am saddened that a serious discussion about the merits of the 5W was cancelled by justifably zealous and strict application of a valued rule. Hopefully the writer will heed earlier advice to properly introduce him or herself and start threads with greater bevity.

It was the best set of arguments against the First Way that I've ever seen. In fact, it was the first argument I've seen on the Internet against it that actually understands what the First Way is. Most times people argue against some strange mistaken version.

It would have been nice to have a chance to work on it. If newcomers who are serious were made to feel welcome it would improve the quality of the discussion.