Skeletons of a Course of Theological Lectures ..., Volume 1J. Steele, 1840 - 248 pages |
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... infinite number of dependent links without an independent first , is absurd . 6. A series implies a first . 7. There must have been a first man . 8. He must have been self - created , or self - existent , and uncrea- ted , or created by ...
... infinite number of dependent links without an independent first , is absurd . 6. A series implies a first . 7. There must have been a first man . 8. He must have been self - created , or self - existent , and uncrea- ted , or created by ...
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... infinite are necessary ideas when once suggested . We cannot conceive that space and duration should not exist , and that they should not be infinite . 5. The idea of causality , or that every event must have a cause , is a necessary ...
... infinite are necessary ideas when once suggested . We cannot conceive that space and duration should not exist , and that they should not be infinite . 5. The idea of causality , or that every event must have a cause , is a necessary ...
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... infinite natural and moral perfections . To this . Atheists object . 1. That the physical imperfections of the ... infinite goodness , infinite knowledge , or infinite power ; and that Theists may take which horn of the trilemma they ...
... infinite natural and moral perfections . To this . Atheists object . 1. That the physical imperfections of the ... infinite goodness , infinite knowledge , or infinite power ; and that Theists may take which horn of the trilemma they ...
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... Infinite goodness , knowledge and power , imply only that if a universe were made , it would be the best that was naturally possible . This objection assumes that a better universe , upon the whole , was a natural pos- sibility . It ...
... Infinite goodness , knowledge and power , imply only that if a universe were made , it would be the best that was naturally possible . This objection assumes that a better universe , upon the whole , was a natural pos- sibility . It ...
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... infinite series , which is absurd ; as will be shown in its place . Obj . VIII . We can as well conceive of the existence of the universe in its present state without a cause , as to conceive of the existence of God without a cause ...
... infinite series , which is absurd ; as will be shown in its place . Obj . VIII . We can as well conceive of the existence of the universe in its present state without a cause , as to conceive of the existence of God without a cause ...
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