Omnipotence

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Omnipotence is unlimited power. God is described as being omnipotent.

Some atheists have argued that omnipotence is an inherent paradox, as it can be self-contradictory. For example, suppose an omnipotent God were to attempt to create a rock so large that he could not lift it. This attempt must be either successful or unsuccessful. If it is unsuccessful, then this is a task which this God is not capable of, and thus the God cannot be truly omnipotent. If, however, the attempt is successful then God is now presented with a rock which he cannot lift. Again, this means that there is an action which the God is incapable of, and thus the God cannot be omnipotent.

The problem with the argument is that it is a nonsense request, akin to asking if God can create a green smile or a fast tree. There simply is no such thing.

God is also not capable of doing anything which is against His nature. For example, as God is by definition truth, then He cannot lie.

Skeptics further argue that it is impossible for God to be both wholly good (benevolent) and wholly powerful. The argument is that if God is both benevolent and capable of putting an end to suffering, then He would put an end to suffering. As suffering still exists, God must not be omnipotent or must not be benevolent.

However, this argument presumes that God would see the elimination of suffering as the benevolent thing to do. God has provided man with the gift of free will, but if God prevented all bad consequences resulting from our decisions, then He would be overriding our free will.