(November 4, 2013 at 10:33 am)Rational AKD Wrote: what you seem to neglect is that causation doesn't necessitate an interval of time between cause and effect. there can exist simultaneous causations.
concerning God's "thought" it would certainly be much different from ours. unlike with us, his knowledge is perfect. he is omniscient. so there would be no thoughts popping in and out of his head, so to speak, it's all necessarily there. as for creation, this can likewise be an asymmetric causal relation.
the point is, if simultaneous causation is possible, there should be nothing wrong with the concept of God causing the universe. since you are the one raising the objection, it is your burden to prove simultaneous causation is impossible or that it can't exist without time.
And it is your burden to prove " his knowledge is perfect. he is omniscient.".
Empty assertions - provide evidence or they will be dismissed.
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Science is not a subject, but a method.
Science is not a subject, but a method.
