The reason we think the none-matter Creator is identical to Goodness itself?

[Thomas_Jennings]

I realise that the origins of the Universe must have begun from a none material source at some point. I also know via experience that thought surely cannot be matter. However, outside of Scripture, why do we conflate these two things into one Being? And what is the logic behind the claim that this being not only creates and is goodness, but can uncreate and control His creation? Been reading up on theology but, whilst creation and the nature of some goodness existing are dealt with very well, I haven’t yet heard a reason we should certainly see these things as from one and the same thing nor why this power should be able to do anything at all. I’m aware-of course- that the Bible states that God is all these things but just now I’m wondering if there is a logic outside of the scriptures/tradition? A purely philosophical/scientific argument?

 

[John_Martin]

ccel.org/ccel/aquinas/summa.FP_Q2.html
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[Linusthe2nd]

I realise that the origins of the Universe must have begun from a none material source at some point. I also know via experience that thought surely cannot be matter. However, outside of Scripture, why do we conflate these two things into one Being? And what is the logic behind the claim that this being not only creates and is goodness, but can uncreate and control His creation? Been reading up on theology but, whilst creation and the nature of some goodness existing are dealt with very well, I haven’t yet heard a reason we should certainly see these things as from one and the same thing nor why this power should be able to do anything at all. I’m aware-of course- that the Bible states that God is all these things but just now I’m wondering if there is a logic outside of the scriptures/tradition? A purely philosophical/scientific argument?

What John linked is helpful but I think if you start from here it will be more to the point that you addressed. But in Thomas, all the arguments depend ultimately on his proofs for the existence of God. Start here and keep going. ccel.org/ccel/aquinas/summa.FP_Q4.html

You have entered into the study of philosophy. Many Protestants have done so, you are in good company. But it is deep.

Linus2nd

 

[Linusthe2nd]

I realise that the origins of the Universe must have begun from a none material source at some point. I also know via experience that thought surely cannot be matter. However, outside of Scripture, why do we conflate these two things into one Being? And what is the logic behind the claim that this being not only creates and is goodness, but can uncreate and control His creation? Been reading up on theology but, whilst creation and the nature of some goodness existing are dealt with very well, I haven’t yet heard a reason we should certainly see these things as from one and the same thing nor why this power should be able to do anything at all. I’m aware-of course- that the Bible states that God is all these things but just now I’m wondering if there is a logic outside of the scriptures/tradition? A purely philosophical/scientific argument?

This is really the same question you asked earlier.

Linus2nd