An actual infinity of colliding balls can be in a configuration in which the laws of mechanics lead to logical inconsistency. It is argued that one should therefore limit the domain of these laws to a finite, or only a potentially infinite number of elements. With this restriction indeterminism, energy nonconservation and creatio ex nihilo no longer occur. A numerical analysis of finite systems...

Joseph Hannon has expressed a most surprising objection to Aquinas scholar Prof William E. Carroll in his latest paper “Theological Objections Metaphysicalist Interpretation of Creation.” The main claim is that Prof. misunderstands Aquinas' doctrine creatio ex nihilo by reducing it metaphysical notion, rather than considering its full theological sense. In this I show Hannon's misinterpretation...

foundational principle of spinoza’s theory about happiness is his new conception of non-personal god. in this way, he begins with recognizing the reasons of anthropomorphism and criticizes the personal god. in this article by conceptual systematism method, these critiques have been discussed. in spinoza’s view the first reason of anthropomorphic conceptions is insufficient ideas about god. spin...

The question of God’s relationship with creation touches upon important contemporary issues with regard to science, interfaith dialogue, and contemporary philosophy. Using the fundamental and specifically Christian theological stance that begins from creatio ex nihilo, the author shows how Chiara Lubich, on the basis of her charism of unity, develops an original understanding of the event of cr...