in Matthew 28:19, it is written “Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”. — tryhard
However, this relationship is incredibly difficult for me to make sense of, especially since it feels logically contradictory. — tryhard
The Godhead seems to be described as a three-in-one relationship between three different personalities, all of which participate in the same divine identity.
However, this relationship is incredibly difficult for me to make sense of, especially since it feels logically contradictory. Christianity claims to be monotheistic, yet the Trinity feels more like a pantheon, or maybe a relationship hierarchy or some sort.
My argument against the logic of the Trinity looks something like this
1.A monotheistic God is one distinct being
2.The Trinity is three distinct beings
3.God cannot be both one and three distinct beings
4.Therefore, the Trinity is contradictory — tryhard
:zip: Wriggle finger. — Cratylus
1.A monotheistic God is one distinct being
2.The Trinity is three distinct beings
3.God cannot be both one and three distinct beings
4.Therefore, the Trinity is contradictory — tryhard
I suspect that the concept of a trinitarian deity resulted from 2nd & 3rd century theological debates over the nature & status of Jesus. The Jews, and most likely, Jesus's own disciples were strict monotheists. But after his unexpected & humiliating death, various rumors arose to explain why he didn't fulfill his messianic role of re-establishing the kingdom of Yahweh in Jerusalem. One speculation (based on cherry-picked scriptures) was that he had further work to do on the spiritual plane, so had to return to heaven. But that would require him to be a god himself (or a reincarnation of Elijah), instead of a mere sword-wielding human leader (messiah = royal descendant) of a political rebellion. Some of his recorded statements were sufficiently vague & provocative that various interpretations could apply.However, this relationship is incredibly difficult for me to make sense of, especially since it feels logically contradictory. Christianity claims to be monotheistic, yet the Trinity feels more like a pantheon, or maybe a relationship hierarchy or some sort. — tryhard
they didn't depend on a sign from God, but merely debated & voted, and the majority opinion became the "Truth" — Gnomon
“Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” — tryhard
If this is the case, why does each form of the trinity act as if it were its own distinct being in the Biblical narratives? — tryhard
I suggest to Christians concerned to be coherent that the trinity be understood either as one person occupying different roles - just as the founder of the company, the chairperson, and the majority shareholder can all be the same person — Bartricks
Nice work. So when Jesus says things such as - 'Father forgive them for they know not what they do...' is he reasoning with himself? — Tom Storm
Can a Christian explain to me, a non-Christian believer in God, why so many of you think there is 'three persons in one person'?? — Bartricks
The concept of the trinity is meant to be a sort of brain teaser — Merkwurdichliebe
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