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No.
The eternal cannot cease to be eternal.
We do indeed conclude that.
God's omnipotence does not mean that he can make 2 plus 2 equal elephant or any other self-contradictory nonsense a human mind dreams up in its foolishness. It means that God's plans and purposes will always come to pass exactly as He determines them to in exactly the manner needed to fulfill his perfect purposes.
This is also baseless speculation, there is no way to settle such an absurd question.
adj.
Having no basis or foundation in fact; unfounded.
Synonyms: baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted
These adjectives mean being without a basis or foundation in fact: a baseless accusation; groundless rumors; idle gossip; unfounded suspicions; unwarranted jealousy.
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baseless
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adj
not based on fact; unfounded: a baseless supposition.
ˈbaselessly adv
ˈbaselessness n
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An eternal past isn't being denied.What about an eternal past?
Why would a cloud of Witnesses appear bored to me? Better yet, whey would you even ask me that nonsensical question. Furthermore, what does your question have to do with the possibility of a bored God? Please note that God is described as angry, compassionate, zealous, jealous, happy, blessed, but never as bored. In fact, I never proposed that he is bored. I clearly said that boredom was not possible because of his almightiness. If indeed my mentioning word bored offended you, I apologize again. However, please recall that this is a controversial theology thread and such subjects are legitimately within its parameters. So perhaps this isn't for the very spiritually sensitive individuals who might take serious umbrage with the subjects that might come under discussion.What did you think the cloud of witnesses think?
Do they appear to be bored to you?
The problem is that self termination is not described biblically as an unforgivable sin.
I disagree about that rock illustration. All that God has to do to create a rock that he cannot move is decrease his power until he is unable to move it.God is an eternal force of creation who created everything through himself. Him self-terminating is like a positive terminal ceasing to draw electrons to it. It isn't possible.
I'm not a theologican or anything but I recall learning at Church about how theologians in early medieval times agreed that God couldn't create a rock that he couldn't move - thus God is actually 'limited' by His nature as an infinitive positive force.
Untruths and false speculations are untruths and false speculation And untruths and false speculation cause confusionWhy would a cloud of Witnesses appear bored to me? Better yet, whey would you even ask me that nonsensical question. Furthermore, what does your question have to do with the possibility of a bored God? Please note that God is described as angry, compassionate, zealous, jealous, happy, blessed, but never as bored. In fact, I never proposed that he is bored. I clearly said that boredom was not possible because of his almightiness. If indeed my mentioning word bored offended you, I apologize again. However, please recall that this is a controversial theology thread and such subjects are legitimately within its parameters. So perhaps this isn't for the very spiritually sensitive individuals who might take serious umbrage with the subjects that might come under discussion.
Do you talk out of two sides of your mouth? You offer this and then you step back and deny that you offered it and pass it on to someone else?The problem is that self termination is not described biblically as an unforgivable sin.
Or are you alluding to something else? Hmmmm?
And HE will give a temporary taste of what the universe would be like when HE who holds all things back is taken out of the way...temporarily...If God did self terminate, such would probably mean the end of the Universe, since it is God's power that sustains the Universe.
In answer to your question. No. God cannot self terminate. Nor can he die.No what?
What about the law of infinite regress?
Infinite Regress
http://www.informationphilosopher.com/knowledge/infinite_regress.html
That is answered by the Law of a Necessary Being
https://carm.org/dictionary-necessary-being
And HE will give a temporary taste of what the universe would be like when HE who holds all things back is taken out of the way...temporarily...
Reference 2 Thesselonians 2
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