On the other hand, if he was just a good man (the notion that the Trilemma is supposed to rebut), the history of men generally. Who ever has a philosophical/religious movement that does not undergo changes in their thinking over time? How many modern-day religious leaders have we seen become more enamored of their roles over time?
Trilima has it's uses but too many people try to use it as a stand alone argent to prove Christianity.
ReplyDeleteFine tuning id the same in that respect, meant to be a tie breaker not one of the five proofs.
ReplyDeleteThe Trilemma relies on simplistic characterizations and the notion that Jesus' opinion of his position never changed over the course of his ministry.
ReplyDelete"the notion that Jesus' opinion of his position never changed over the course of his ministry"
ReplyDeleteCan you provide evidence that such a change of opinion ever occurred?
If he were actually God? No.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, if he was just a good man (the notion that the Trilemma is supposed to rebut), the history of men generally. Who ever has a philosophical/religious movement that does not undergo changes in their thinking over time? How many modern-day religious leaders have we seen become more enamored of their roles over time?
Good answer! I'll take that as a "There is no evidence of such."
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ReplyDeleteThat's fine. I was putting forth a criticism of the Trilemma, not what I considered an evidenced position.