Could God commit suicide?

[breathilizer]

Could God wish himself out of existence? And if so, could he come back?

If he can't, then I'm not impressed.

[djrafikie]

Of course he could, and much like the rock thing, of course not.
Thats why it is all clearly a bit crazy.

[sensiblesue]

Reminds me of that same Asimov story (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHilabPBPHI) I linked to in the "was God bored" thread. I must be perseverating on that story for some reason.

[Lógos Sokratikós]

Could God commit suicide?


You think/wonder/ruminate too much. Go to sleep. Have sex. :D

[TheRealityOfMan]

He has already commited suicide on the cross... and brought himself back to life :p

[djrafikie]

He has already commited suicide on the cross... and brought himself back to life :p

nahh, apparently he couldn't be bothered with that, he made someone else do it.
coward.

[breathilizer]

Could God commit suicide?


You think/wonder/ruminate too much. Go to sleep. Have sex. :D

My girl just got out of the hospital. She's still a little weak. lol

[SidewalkCynic]

Could God wish himself out of existence? And if so, could he come back?

If he can't, then I'm not impressed.Just plain bizarre. What are you trying to accomplish with such a discussion, that Atheists can extend their logical reasoning to the allignment with theism?

[breathilizer]

Could God wish himself out of existence? And if so, could he come back?

If he can't, then I'm not impressed.Just plain bizarre. What are you trying to accomplish with such a discussion, that Atheists can extend their logical reasoning to the allignment with theism?

Better yet, what are you trying to accomplish with that kind of a reply?

Shoosh.

[SidewalkCynic]

Well, I am trying to understand what prompted you to present such a topic for discussion amogst atheists?

If the overall "concept of congregating" with atheists, at the IIDB, is to vacate the discussion of god with theists, then why would you highlight a discussion about god?

[SidewalkCynic]

Unless, this is a thread to bash theism... Then it makes perfect sense. I get it.

[breathilizer]

Well, I am trying to understand what prompted you to present such a topic for discussion amogst atheists?

If the overall "concept of congregating" with atheists, at the IIDB, is to vacate the discussion of god with theists, then why would you highlight a discussion about god?

It's meant to present a hypothetical god ("If there were a god..." is implied) for the purpose of discussing a hypothetical situation which may or may not reveal some aspect of lunacy or irrationality.

The same is done by asking the question "Could God create a rock so heavy that even he could not lift it?"

I've been here for a long time, Cynic. I know what I'm doing.

[TheRealityOfMan]

He has already commited suicide on the cross... and brought himself back to life :p

nahh, apparently he couldn't be bothered with that, he made someone else do it.
coward.

Yeah Mel Gibson really had to suffer.

[ziffel]

Well, I am trying to understand what prompted you to present such a topic for discussion amogst atheists?

IIDB is not entirely atheist. There are many people from all walks of life here, including many theists.

Just an FYI that may help you understand why certain questions are asked.

[firebug]

Of course he could, and much like the rock thing, of course not.
Thats why it is all clearly a bit crazy.

Well said! This is exactly why I can't suffer them theists anymore - their imaginary friend is like a piece of clay, takes any shape desired at a given moment. :)

[Angra Mainyu]

Assuming God's existence (assuming it's the Omni-god), then he could destroy himself, since he's all-powerful, and "God exists" isn't necessary (some theists would claim otherwise, but I disagree), so God's non-existence is possible.

And no, he couldn't come back, for there would be no God anymore. Still, I suppose it would be possible that a new God would arise later (we're assuming a theistic world to begin with, so why not?).

ETA: then again, an Omni-god could be defined as indestructible, so in that case, no, even he couldn't destroy himself. I guess it would depend on how "Omni" the Omni-God is.

[TheRealityOfMan]

God can represent an infinity of conceptual possibilities.

[SidewalkCynic]

IIDB is not entirely atheist. There are many people from all walks of life here, including many theists.Well, I hope there is room enough for acceptance of my "walk of life."

[SidewalkCynic]

God can represent an infinity of conceptual possibilities.Yea, I think its a great idea, we should all consider the many wonders of God, and the Boogie Woogie monster. Don't censor the Boogie Woogie from the discussion.

[SidewalkCynic]

It's meant to present a hypothetical god ("If there were a god..." is implied) for the purpose of discussing a hypothetical situation which may or may not reveal some aspect of lunacy or irrationality.

The same is done by asking the question "Could God create a rock so heavy that even he could not lift it?"



I've been here for a long time, Cynic. I know what I'm doing.
Yea, I guess the popularity of this thread proves you right

[Clivedurdle]

There is a rabbinical story to this effect - probably got it completely wrong, but something to the effect that the rabbis proved they didn't need god, god laughed, commented took your time and disappeared.

[thegdin]

He has already commited suicide on the cross... and brought himself back to life :p

nahh, apparently he couldn't be bothered with that, he made someone else do it.
coward.

suicide by cop.

[TheRealityOfMan]

There is a rabbinical story to this effect - probably got it completely wrong, but something to the effect that the rabbis proved they didn't need god, god laughed, commented took your time and disappeared.

Hmm there's a splash of Hegel about that.

[TheRealityOfMan]

God can represent an infinity of conceptual possibilities.Yea, I think its a great idea, we should all consider the many wonders of God, and the Boogie Woogie monster. Don't censor the Boogie Woogie from the discussion.

The Boogie Woogie can also exist thanks to the Hitchhiker's 'Improbability Drive'.