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What is your favorite paradox or conundrum? I am partial to can god kill god? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by Daft_ish to c/[email protected]

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The monotheistic all powerful one.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Yes, that's correct. The words individually have meaning, but when you string them together like this they don't pose a valid question. It's like asking "where can I find the cube that doesn't have a shape?" There are logical contradictions inherent in the question itself, and so it only appears to make sense.

If you scroll down a bit in the thread, you'll see me expand on this point. (These are not my thoughts by the way. Smarter people thought about this stuff centuries ago.)

edit: I see you've already read my longer comment.