(June 15, 2013 at 5:18 pm)Maelstrom Wrote: I am unfamiliar with metaphysics, I will not lie. However, I will state the same thing in reference to your flawed theory as I have to those theists who claim that mathematics prove God's existence. If it actually did, there would be absolutely no doubt of God's existence. Since there are still atheists in the world who have extensively studied physics and mathematics, obviously your theory is not an accurate proof of God's existence.
Thank you for being honest, I can respect that. Let me just say though, before you can properly attack the cosmological argument or make judgements on the nature of necessary beings, you need at least an above-par knowledge of metaphysics. This is the number one blunder I see atheists make. Using judgements and making assertions against necessary beings without any knowledge of metaphysics. If I may, I suggest this introductory book to metaphysics by Peter van Inwagen (if you are interested)-
http://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Peter-...0813343569
And no, the cosmological arguments do not serve as proof for God's existence. No one has ever said these prove God's existence. These are arguments that point to evidence for His existence. Sort of a "what is the best explanation for this?" argument.
All generalizations are false.
