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The classic ontological argument
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RE: The classic ontological argument
(October 1, 2024 at 9:22 am)Modern Atheism Wrote: I would also say that you just cant just define something into existence. If the mere definition of something implies that it exists, then you really can't use this definition in an argument to prove its existence. That would be circular logic.

This is the essential flaw of these sorts of arguments. Imagination does not convey reality.

I can actually imagine a better god: one who not only created the Universe, but has no need to threaten humans with Hell in order to compel belief. It follows that my god is more merciful and forgiving, and therefore more perfect.

By their own logic, my imaginary god must exist -- and being more perfect than theirs, must be pre-eminent.

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The classic ontological argument - by Modern Atheism - October 1, 2024 at 9:22 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Ivan Denisovich - October 1, 2024 at 9:31 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Mister Agenda - October 1, 2024 at 11:18 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by The Grand Nudger - October 1, 2024 at 11:28 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by BrianSoddingBoru4 - October 1, 2024 at 12:20 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Fake Messiah - October 1, 2024 at 12:41 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Deesse23 - October 1, 2024 at 1:13 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Modern Atheism - October 1, 2024 at 6:27 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by The Grand Nudger - October 2, 2024 at 1:48 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Deesse23 - October 2, 2024 at 2:46 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by brewer - October 1, 2024 at 1:30 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by The Grand Nudger - October 1, 2024 at 1:56 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Paleophyte - October 2, 2024 at 12:14 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Ahriman - October 2, 2024 at 12:34 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Thumpalumpacus - October 2, 2024 at 11:18 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Paleophyte - October 2, 2024 at 11:55 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by The Grand Nudger - October 2, 2024 at 10:58 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Thumpalumpacus - October 2, 2024 at 11:10 pm
RE: The classic ontological argument - by Angrboda - October 3, 2024 at 10:09 am
RE: The classic ontological argument - by The Grand Nudger - October 3, 2024 at 12:45 pm

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