God Quote by Stephen Hawking
“The old paradox: Can God make a stone so heavy that he can't lift it?”
About This Quote
Source Public Talk: The Grand Design, 2010
The omnipotence paradox challenges the limits of divine power, questioning logical consistency.
In simple terms: God’s power paradox.
Key Takeaway
Consider logical limits of divine attributes.
Themes
theology
philosophy
logic
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- debates
- academic seminars
- religious education
- philosophical essays
Key Concepts
paradox
omnipotence
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the paradox a genuine challenge or a semantic puzzle?
- How do different traditions resolve it?
A Different Perspective
Some argue the paradox is a linguistic trick, not a real problem.
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