There is no such thing as ‘existential inertia’. Existence tends toward non-existence, in a kind of ‘existential entropy’. The nature of (composed) reality is that things ‘fall out’ of existence; they undergo generation and corruption, they ‘come-to-be’ and ‘cease-to-be’.... Things composed of essence and existence must be held together, and that, by One whose essence is to exist. The first/prime mover in a ‘per se’ causal series is logically prior and metaphysically prior, but not necessarily temporarily prior. This is why even an infinite multiverse must have a first Unmoved Mover, a Creator. This is the argument of Thomas Aquinas in his first way. Most today misunderstand the metaphysics behind his first way. The majority of those claiming victory over Aquinas have not taken the time to read the Summa Theologica or understand its underlying metaphysics (e.g., Richard Dawkins ). From the upcoming book by Dr. Kenny Rhodes, THE ONE WHO IS: the doctrine and existence of God.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 05:24:25 +0000