---That has been my point all along. And, if god creates evil, it's because he wants it to exist.---
Perhaps. Again I ask, could you imagine a world in which there was no negative emotion/expression?
blakep: "Perhaps. Again I ask, could you imagine a world in which there was no negative emotion/expression?"
Elsie: "Consider, then, just for a moment, that YOU had the power to create what you consider to be a 'perfect' god (or GOD, your choice.) What would His (his, her, HER, it's) attributes be?"
You are both attempting to impose limitations on god by examining my limitations. And AndrewC is trying to do the same (in a long, drawn out, annoying way that he's not done with yet).
If I were an infinite God, I would (a) be able to imagine a world without negativity; (b) be able to create a world that I regarded as perfect; and (c) be able to give my children freedom without distress.
But I am not God, and you cannot prove that God exists by proving that I am not God.
And I've enjoyed the discussion even if it's been a wee bit testy at spots (that's my fault). I like to come back and ponder these things later when I have time to really consider them. See y'all around!