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Dictionary definitions of God include: the supreme or ultimate reality; perfect in goodness, power, wisdom; who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe; the perfect and all-powerful spirit ...

Why Eric J. Bargerhuff says we must avoid twisting Bible verses for our own advantage. This question, asked in Bible studies and sermons around the world, can lead believers to spiritual renewal. When ...

Even when he reveals himself, God remains a mystery beyond words: ‘If you understood him, it would not be God.’ (CCC 230) Gersam Turri, “The Glory of the Holy Trinity,” ca. 1928, ceiling fresco in the ...

In the 11th century, St. Anselm of Canterbury (d. 1109 AD) formulated the first version of what would come to be called the ontological argument for the existence of God.

There are many differing viewpoints. Among them: God can appear absurd sometimes and fabricate realities. God cannot be incoherent or illogical. God is omnipotent, totally independent, and not ...

The notion of God as male has a long history, especially in most world religions. For many people, this is a familiar thing ...

Jesus, the writers of the New Testament, and observant Jews never say the name of God. So why is saying it such a trend among American Christians? In the Bible, names matter. They aren’t mere ...

The “God Is Dead” Movement We must recognize that the death of God is a historical event: God has died in our time, in our history, in our existence. The words would seem shocking enough coming from ...