Atheist-argument Quote by Richard R. LA Croix
““An omnipotent god can create a being whose acts are known only to itself. An omniscient god cannot do this. It would appear, then, that no god can be both omnipotent and omniscient.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: The Limits of Divine Attributes, 2017
An omnipotent being cannot know its own acts; an omniscient being cannot be omnipotent; thus a deity cannot possess both.
In simple terms: God cannot be all‑powerful and all‑knowing simultaneously.
Key Takeaway
Recognize logical limits in defining divinity.
Themes
logic
theology
paradox
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Theological debates
- academic curricula
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Divine attributes
philosophical logic
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a deity be self‑aware and all‑powerful?
- What does this paradox imply about faith?
A Different Perspective
Some argue omniscience includes self‑knowledge.
