It's this old question again. I think people have asked it before, but I haven't fully understood most people's answers.
Can God create a rock that is too big for Him to lift?
But nothing is too big for Him to lift. But if He can't create something that is too big for Him to lift, then it seems like He is not all-powerful.
I understand that this is a nonsensical question that has been debated to death, but I had to ask.
I thought that if God wants something, He just has to say "Be," and it is.
So can he do ridiculous things like create other Gods? Of course He would never do it even if he could, but could he?
Dear 'mia666',
As-salamu alaykum
Amongst the many attributes God shares, it is absolutely clear that He is Most Holy, Perfect, Most Just and Truthful.
Would we then expect God to make an argument or creation which is
false within the logical parameters that He has created befitting His own essence?
For example, in a system where particular mathematical laws apply, would we expect God to make 10+10=30? If He did, He would create a
false argument within that matrix which would
not make Him a
True God. Yes, He can of course temporarily suspend those laws and create that argument, but to expect that within the parameters He has set would be a fundamentally false expectation from a 'True' God.
Another thought outside the realms of time and space; would we expect God to make another false God that is equal to Him in power and authority? Arguably, the same reasoning deduction would apply.
This is not a paradox. With respect, you are suggesting that God creates an argument which is fundamentally false which by definition of a 'True' God is false and nonsensical in essence in the first place.
Furthermore, (and with utmost respect this is not directed at you) it is only a fallible creation which can only think within the realms and boundaries of the 'time and space continuum' and be restricted by its laws, could ever articulate such an irrational argument.
The argument 'God can do anything', must
foremost take into account His very essence of the epitome of truth, logic and rationality.
I hope this helps, God willing
Joseph