Contrary Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“It seems that God does not exist; because if one of two contraries be infinite, the other would be altogether destroyed. But the word "God" means that He is infinite goodness. If, therefore, God existed, there would be no evil discoverable; but there is evil in the world. Therefore God does not exist.”
About This Quote
He argues that if God is infinitely good, evil could not exist, thus concluding God does not exist.
In simple terms: He says evil disproves an infinitely good God.
Key Takeaway
Consider the problem of evil in theology.
Themes
theology
philosophy
existence of God
evil
logic
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
argument
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ethical debates
- philosophical study
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
Problem of evil
infinite attributes
contradiction
Questions to Reflect On
- Does evil necessarily negate God?
- How do other traditions address this?
A Different Perspective
Philosophical arguments are not definitive proof.
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