Originally posted by hockeywings
Premise 1
God is considered perfect in every way
Premise 2
A truly perfect being has no imperfections
Premise 3
A truly perfect being could not create any imperfect thing
Premise 4
We are not completely perfect
Conclusion
We could not have been created by God
Been there, done that. Not to criticize, but I did struggle with this at a <i>very</i> young age.
First, premise 1 and 2 and 3 are the same, because being perfect in every way implies 1 and 3. However, a perfect being could create anything. In the movie, "Ghost in the Shell," a very interesting parallel is drawn. The entity, project 2501, does not wish to replicate himself, because it would limit his existence to one perspective, one knowledge. (paraphrased)
Philosophically, it would serve no purpose for a perfect being create itself over and over again. But, "Why create an imperfect thing?" is the question that follows.
Art is not perfect in the context of its dimensions or completeness.
Love, should be unconditional and all-encompassing.
To suggest that God's love is conditional would be a different argument, but I mention just these two traits of humanity above for a reason.
It would suffice to say that a perfect being would love beauty. Notice in the previous sentence, love and beauty are connected. This is the embodiment of art, where poetry, music, etc...are connected to humanity.
What would be more beautiful for a perfect being than the struggle to be perfect?
What would the imperfect beings this 'God' created learn at the peak of their existence? Unconditional love?
It is not logical or illogical to assume a perfect being would design a Univere filled with both random chance and order.
We simply are incapable of comprehending the logic or thoughts deeply embedded in such a being. Primarily, because we are imperfect. Yet, surrounding us are subjective views, where each of us can find beauty, love, and hopefully happiness.
And, for these things, I am grateful.