Arguments from the Problem of Divine Omniscience

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Which of the following is NOT a common argument from the problem of divine omniscience?

  1. The argument from logical contradiction

  2. The argument from moral responsibility

  3. The argument from free will

  4. The argument from divine hiddenness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The argument from divine hiddenness is not a common argument from the problem of divine omniscience. It is an argument from the problem of evil.

According to the argument from logical contradiction, if God is omniscient, then he must know that a certain event will occur. However, if he knows that the event will occur, then it is logically impossible for the event not to occur. This leads to a contradiction, because it means that God's knowledge is both necessary and contingent.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The argument from logical contradiction is a valid argument. It shows that if God is omniscient, then there are some things that he cannot do, such as create a world in which people have free will.

The argument from moral responsibility states that if God is omniscient, then he knows everything that we will do. However, if he knows that we will do something wrong, then he is responsible for our actions, because he could have prevented them from happening.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The argument from moral responsibility is not a valid argument. It relies on the assumption that God is responsible for our actions, even if we have free will. However, there is no reason to believe that this assumption is true.

The argument from free will states that if God is omniscient, then he knows everything that we will do. However, if he knows that we will do something, then we do not have free will, because our actions are determined by his knowledge.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The argument from free will is a valid argument. It shows that if God is omniscient, then we cannot have free will.

Which of the following is NOT a possible response to the argument from free will?

  1. God does not know everything that we will do.

  2. We have free will, even if God knows what we will do.

  3. God's knowledge does not determine our actions.

  4. God does not exist.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The argument from free will does not imply that God does not exist. It only implies that if God is omniscient, then we cannot have free will.

The argument from divine hiddenness states that if God is omniscient, then he knows everything that is happening in the world. However, there is a lot of evil and suffering in the world. If God knows about all of this evil and suffering, then why does he not do anything to stop it?

  1. God does not know about all of the evil and suffering in the world.

  2. God is not able to stop all of the evil and suffering in the world.

  3. God has a good reason for allowing evil and suffering to exist.

  4. God does not exist.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The argument from divine hiddenness does not imply that God does not exist. It only implies that if God is omniscient and omnipotent, then he must have a good reason for allowing evil and suffering to exist.

Which of the following is NOT a possible response to the argument from divine hiddenness?

  1. God does not know about all of the evil and suffering in the world.

  2. God is not able to stop all of the evil and suffering in the world.

  3. God has a good reason for allowing evil and suffering to exist.

  4. Evil and suffering are not real.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The argument from divine hiddenness does not imply that evil and suffering are not real. It only implies that if God is omniscient and omnipotent, then he must have a good reason for allowing them to exist.

The problem of divine omniscience is a serious challenge to the belief in an omniscient God. It raises questions about the logical coherence of the concept of omniscience, the compatibility of omniscience with human freedom, and the existence of evil and suffering in the world.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem of divine omniscience is a serious challenge to the belief in an omniscient God. It raises questions that are difficult to answer.

There is no one definitive answer to the problem of divine omniscience. However, there are a number of possible responses to the arguments that have been raised. These responses include denying that God is omniscient, arguing that God's knowledge does not determine our actions, and claiming that God has a good reason for allowing evil and suffering to exist.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is no one definitive answer to the problem of divine omniscience. However, there are a number of possible responses to the arguments that have been raised.

The problem of divine omniscience is a complex and challenging issue. It is a topic that has been debated by philosophers and theologians for centuries. There is no easy answer to the questions that it raises.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem of divine omniscience is a complex and challenging issue. It is a topic that has been debated by philosophers and theologians for centuries. There is no easy answer to the questions that it raises.

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