Maybe it wasn't clear enough in the particular thread being whined about, but given the number of different sects of Christianity, it's reasonable to ask for support to how attributes XYZ apply to their version of God other than giving the theist free reign to add on whatever attributes they like.
You can't play a game of chess, for example, with an opponent who can change the rules whenever they like.
"Checkmate."
"Nope, I'll move my rook."
"You can't move a rook like that."
"Well, my rook is a divine rook: it can move to whatever space it likes."
"Uh, ok. Checkmate."
"Nope. My queen just fired her laser at your knight."
"What?"
"Your knight is dead. Laser queen. It's in the rules."
It's not only a matter of showing God exists, which can be suspended for the sake of argument, but when your opponent can't tell you what the rules/characteristics of their specific deity are and why, the game is not worth playing.
Out of the theists on this board right now, some argue God is omnibenevolent. Some reject this. That's a pretty important rule to nail down before you start talking about God's moral code.
You can't play a game of chess, for example, with an opponent who can change the rules whenever they like.
"Checkmate."
"Nope, I'll move my rook."
"You can't move a rook like that."
"Well, my rook is a divine rook: it can move to whatever space it likes."
"Uh, ok. Checkmate."
"Nope. My queen just fired her laser at your knight."
"What?"
"Your knight is dead. Laser queen. It's in the rules."
It's not only a matter of showing God exists, which can be suspended for the sake of argument, but when your opponent can't tell you what the rules/characteristics of their specific deity are and why, the game is not worth playing.
Out of the theists on this board right now, some argue God is omnibenevolent. Some reject this. That's a pretty important rule to nail down before you start talking about God's moral code.
