Problem of Evil: What is the ‘Paradox of Omnipotence’?

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What is the ‘Paradox of Omnipotence’?

Anita Okunde · Accepted Answer

‘Can an omnipotent being make things which he cannot
subsequently control’ or, ‘make rules which bind
himself?’ To answer either yes or no would compromise
omnipotence. Indeed, for Mackie, the notion of
omnipotence seemed illogical in our world.

Problem of Evil

What is the ‘Paradox of Omnipotence’?

‘Can an omnipotent being make things which he cannot subsequently control’ or, ‘make rules which bind himself?’ To answer either yes or no would compromise omnipotence. Indeed, for Mackie, the notion of omnipotence seemed illogical in our world.

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