The Argument from Divine Omniscience

Description: The Argument from Divine Omniscience is a philosophical argument for the existence of God. It is based on the premise that God is omniscient, or all-knowing. If God is omniscient, then he must know everything that will happen in the future. This includes the actions of human beings. If God knows that a person will commit a crime, then it is logically impossible for that person not to commit that crime. This argument has been used by philosophers and theologians to argue that free will is incompatible with the existence of an omniscient God.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Divine Omniscience?

  1. God is omnipotent.

  2. God is omnipresent.

  3. God is omniscient.

  4. God is omnibenevolent.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Omniscience is based on the premise that God is omniscient, or all-knowing.

If God is omniscient, what does he know about the future?

  1. He knows everything that will happen.

  2. He knows some things that will happen.

  3. He knows nothing about the future.

  4. He knows only what he wants to happen.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If God is omniscient, then he must know everything that will happen in the future. This includes the actions of human beings.

If God knows that a person will commit a crime, what does this mean for that person's free will?

  1. The person has no free will.

  2. The person has some free will.

  3. The person has complete free will.

  4. The person's free will is irrelevant.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If God knows that a person will commit a crime, then it is logically impossible for that person not to commit that crime. This means that the person has no free will.

What is the main conclusion of the Argument from Divine Omniscience?

  1. God does not exist.

  2. Free will does not exist.

  3. Evil does not exist.

  4. The universe is deterministic.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main conclusion of the Argument from Divine Omniscience is that free will is incompatible with the existence of an omniscient God.

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the Argument from Divine Omniscience?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Thomas Aquinas

  4. John Calvin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Thomas Aquinas was a medieval philosopher and theologian who is most closely associated with the Argument from Divine Omniscience.

What is one objection to the Argument from Divine Omniscience?

  1. God is not omniscient.

  2. Free will is compatible with divine omniscience.

  3. Evil does not exist.

  4. The universe is not deterministic.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One objection to the Argument from Divine Omniscience is that free will is compatible with divine omniscience. This objection is based on the idea that God's knowledge of the future does not determine the actions of human beings.

How does the Argument from Divine Omniscience relate to the problem of evil?

  1. It provides a solution to the problem of evil.

  2. It exacerbates the problem of evil.

  3. It is unrelated to the problem of evil.

  4. It is the same as the problem of evil.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Omniscience exacerbates the problem of evil by showing that an omniscient God must know about all the evil that will happen in the world. This raises the question of why God would allow such evil to happen.

What is the significance of the Argument from Divine Omniscience for religious belief?

  1. It provides a strong argument for the existence of God.

  2. It provides a strong argument against the existence of God.

  3. It is irrelevant to religious belief.

  4. It is a matter of personal opinion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Omniscience is a strong argument for the existence of God because it shows that the existence of an omniscient God is logically possible.

How does the Argument from Divine Omniscience relate to the concept of divine providence?

  1. It is a form of divine providence.

  2. It is opposed to divine providence.

  3. It is unrelated to divine providence.

  4. It is the same as divine providence.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Omniscience is a form of divine providence because it shows that God's knowledge of the future allows him to plan for and control events in the world.

What is the main challenge to the Argument from Divine Omniscience?

  1. The problem of evil

  2. The problem of free will

  3. The problem of divine hiddenness

  4. The problem of divine omnipotence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main challenge to the Argument from Divine Omniscience is the problem of free will. This problem arises from the fact that if God is omniscient, then he must know everything that will happen in the future, including the actions of human beings. This seems to conflict with the idea that human beings have free will.

How does the Argument from Divine Omniscience relate to the concept of moral responsibility?

  1. It undermines moral responsibility.

  2. It supports moral responsibility.

  3. It is unrelated to moral responsibility.

  4. It is the same as moral responsibility.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Omniscience undermines moral responsibility because it shows that if God is omniscient, then he must know everything that will happen in the future, including the actions of human beings. This seems to conflict with the idea that human beings are morally responsible for their actions.

What is one response to the problem of free will raised by the Argument from Divine Omniscience?

  1. God is not omniscient.

  2. Free will is compatible with divine omniscience.

  3. Evil does not exist.

  4. The universe is not deterministic.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One response to the problem of free will raised by the Argument from Divine Omniscience is that free will is compatible with divine omniscience. This response is based on the idea that God's knowledge of the future does not determine the actions of human beings.

How does the Argument from Divine Omniscience relate to the concept of divine foreknowledge?

  1. It is a form of divine foreknowledge.

  2. It is opposed to divine foreknowledge.

  3. It is unrelated to divine foreknowledge.

  4. It is the same as divine foreknowledge.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Omniscience is a form of divine foreknowledge because it shows that God's knowledge of the future includes everything that will happen, including the actions of human beings.

What is one objection to the response that free will is compatible with divine omniscience?

  1. It is based on a false understanding of free will.

  2. It is based on a false understanding of divine omniscience.

  3. It is based on a false understanding of the relationship between free will and divine omniscience.

  4. It is based on a false understanding of the problem of evil.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One objection to the response that free will is compatible with divine omniscience is that it is based on a false understanding of the relationship between free will and divine omniscience. This objection argues that if God knows everything that will happen, then this must include the actions of human beings, and therefore human beings cannot have free will.

How does the Argument from Divine Omniscience relate to the concept of divine sovereignty?

  1. It is a form of divine sovereignty.

  2. It is opposed to divine sovereignty.

  3. It is unrelated to divine sovereignty.

  4. It is the same as divine sovereignty.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Omniscience is a form of divine sovereignty because it shows that God's knowledge of the future allows him to control and direct events in the world according to his will.

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