Exploring Mormon Thought 008-The Attributes of God Ch 4 - Maximal Divine Power
May 22, 2017
Dive into the fascinating world of divine power as various theories are dissected, prompting a deeper understanding of omnipotence. Logical limitations and human freedom present intriguing challenges to God's power. Explore the interplay between morality, goodness, and divine attributes, and how they influence concepts of free will. The podcast also touches on the dynamic between persuasive and coercive power, alongside discussions on creation and natural laws. Finally, the chaos of quantum reality is examined in relation to divine intervention.
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Limits of God's Power Over Freedom
- God cannot causally bring about human free actions, as that would negate their freedom.
- Some possible worlds are unreachable by God due to human free choices.
Immutability of the Past
- Changing the past is logically impossible because it leads to contradictions.
- The actual world becomes the only possible world after events occur, fixing the past irreversibly.
Defining Maximal Omnipotence
- God is maximally powerful if He can bring about the maximum range of states consistent with His essential properties.
- This excludes trivial omnipotence like beings who can do only one thing and calls for a broad, coherent definition.