Simplicity of God §

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Relations §

• Omnipresence: The simplicity of God is connected to God’s omnipresence, as a simple being cannot be limited by spatial constraints.
• Perfection: The simplicity of God is a reflection of God’s absolute perfection, without any deficiency or limitation.
• Omnipotence: The simplicity of God is connected to God’s omnipotence, as a simple being cannot have limited or divided power.
• Infinity: The simplicity of God is related to God’s infinity, as an infinite being cannot be composed of finite parts.
• Immateriality: The simplicity of God implies that God is not material or physical, but is a pure spiritual being.
• Immutability: The simplicity of God implies that God is immutable, or unchanging, as any change would introduce composition or complexity.
• Univocity of Being: The univocity of being has implications for the doctrine of the simplicity of God in theology.
• Indivisibility: The simplicity of God implies that God cannot be divided into parts or components.
• Divine Unity: The simplicity of God means that God is not composed of parts, but is a pure, indivisible unity.
• Non-Composition: The simplicity of God means that God is not composed of matter, form, or any other elements.
• Transcendence: The simplicity of God means that God transcends all created things and is not limited by any composition or complexity.
• Omniscience: The simplicity of God is related to God’s omniscience, as a simple being cannot have a limited or composite knowledge.
• Aseity: The simplicity of God is connected to God’s aseity, or self-existence, as a simple being cannot depend on anything else for its existence.
• Eternity: The simplicity of God is related to God’s eternity, as a simple being cannot be subject to temporal change or succession.