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Permalink Reply by Zack @ Think Atheist on August 22, 2008 at 4:18am

Now I think the universal theory is that space is infinite, but what if matter has a finite limit? I mean what if an object of mass can only reach a certain size without collapsing in on itself and causing the end of the universe (pre big bang). What if this 'omnipotent' being just has the power to reach this limit. This would mean that this beings rock is just large enough to keep from destroying all life. Now in relative terms, this might mean an omnipotent being to the people of earth. I know the definition specifically states 'unlimited' power, but I am not sure if the very old intent necessarily implies that (please correct me if im wrong).

That being said, because we have dreamt up this fantastical being that can create giant rocks and nuke burritos, why does that classify him in the slightest as someone who watches over and judges us. I think the more logical answer is that this being could care less about us. That is, if he exists (which I whole heartedly believe he doesn't).

Good post, just some rambling thoughts from me at 1:20am :)

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Permalink Reply by Atheist Ninja on October 20, 2008 at 1:30pm

It's a good point, but I just gotta say, conventional logic can sometimes fail to common sense. For example the Zeno paradox "That which is in locomotion must arrive at the half-way stage before it arrives at the goal." So nothing ever reaches its destination, but we know that isn't true.

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