Plantinga - 2: Arguments for Theism

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The existence of contingent beings requires that there be a necessary being. This necessary being must be God.

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The existence of contingent beings requires that there be a necessary being. This necessary being must be God.

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The universe resembles a watch in that it has an intricate order and design. This shows that there must be a supreme mind who formed the world. <=> William Paley

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The existence of contingent beings requires that there be a necessary being. This necessary being must be God.

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The mere concept of a supremely perfect being requires that this being exist. If we imagine a supremely perfect being not existing, then we contradict ourselves. <=> St. Anselm

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The existence of contingent beings requires that there be a necessary being. This necessary being must be God.

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The existence of contingent beings requires that there be a necessary being. This necessary being must be God. <=> St. Thomas Aquinas

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