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Winning Position: No, you are not omnipotent
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No, you are not omnipotent
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Come to think of it... so am I
Omnipotent: Ability for a being to do anything consistent with it's own nature.
For this debate, we are using a definition of omnipotence that is consistent with the Judeo-Christian God. God can do anything in accordance with His own nature. God cannot do anything that is against His nature. For example: God cannot lie nor can God be illogical, as these things are inconsistent with His nature.
Based on this, I submit that I too, am omnipotent. Being all-powerful, I can do all things- except that which is inconsistent with my nature. My nature is such that I cannot fly, turn invisible, accurately predict the future, or perform telekinesis. There may or may not be a few other miscellaneous things as well. My inability to perform these actions however, should not be taken as a lack of omnipotence on my part. On the contrary, I am all-powerful. These acts are simply inconsistent with my nature.
If you find I am not omnipotent, may I ask how many things against one's nature are allowed before ruling out omnipotence? I have pointed out 2 things which God cannot do, due to inconsistency with his nature. It is possible there are more. How many would it take for God to no longer be considered omnipotent?