The measurement argument against God
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Original Question
Is this a sound argument?
1. Everything that exists can be measured
2. There is no way to measure God
3. Therefore, God does not exist
If there are any problems with this argument please suggest an improvement.
Answers
2It is valid, but I would not argue that it is sound.
I think most theists would take issue with one or both premises, and I would not to attempt to defend those.
No.
Let's examine the premises...
1. Everything that exists can be measured
Yes, but how do you propose we measure it? There are many dimensions of measurement and not all dimensions of measurement are empirical dimensions of measurement.
2. There is no way to measure God
False. The object of God can be measured to a degree. This is the study of theology proper. Likewise, God could measure God.
3. Therefore, God does not exist
False. Since premise two fails, the argument isn't sound... You could say that God can never be fully understood by that which is not God, but you cannot say that there is no way to measure God.
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