God's Divine Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What is God’s Omniscience?
A
He is an all-knowing being and aware of everything that is:
- Going to happen
- Is currently happening
- Has ever happened
2
Q
What is God’s Omnipotence?
A
He is an all powerful being in the universe and is not subject to any laws or restrictions as he’s created them himself.
3
Q
What is God’s Omnibenevolence?
A
He is an all-loving compassionate being and is merciful and forgiving to his human and animal subjects.
4
Q
How might God being Omnibenevolent contradict itself?
A
God allows evil to exist which is inherently not a loving or compassionate act. Giving humans free will is also questionably caring as it gives people the ability to commit immoral actions that cause suffering and harm to others which is not what most would associate with a benevolent, all-loving God.
