Is God logical?

Answer

There are two ways to interpret this question. One is to ask whether belief in God or the concept of God is logical. The other is to inquire if God Himself is a logical entity. The response to both is, “Yes, God is logical,” for similar reasons.

It is logical to have faith in God because the existence of God offers consistent solutions to many of the most significant philosophical inquiries posed by humans. For example, we understand that there cannot be an infinite amount of past time; it is unreasonable to suggest that we are presently at the “end” of an infinite series of moments. Therefore, there must have been some initial moment. Consequently, there must be something, some cause, that is itself uncaused. Logically, this is God.

Another rationale why belief in God is logical is that the universe seems to be meticulously designed to support life. Furthermore, this design allows for a type of life that is sufficiently intricate to possess self-awareness. Ultimately, there are only two explanations for this: some form of God or sheer chance. Resorting to “chance” has never been a very logical explanation.

The mere fact that humans contemplate “logic” at all also bolsters the notion of God as a reasonable belief. If God does not exist, then there is no intelligence, purpose, or meaning in anything. Intelligence, purpose, and meaning are merely illusions brought about by physics and chemistry. However, if there is no God, it would also imply that our rationale, intellect, and knowledge are mere products of physics. Without God, there is no logic. There is no basis to assume that our thoughts hold significance or accurately represent reality. Our thoughts may serve us well for survival or be merely the outcomes of chance, but they cannot be trusted as truthful. In essence, the only way to accept that logic exists is to believe in some form of God.

Another crucial point is that those who have confidence in the principles of logic are certain in their belief.In something objective, eternal, and non-material. Any objection that God is immaterial, eternal, or objective would be hypocritical coming from someone who puts stock in the laws of logic.

We also know that God Himself is logical, based on His words and His actions. First and foremost, God acts in a logical way: He plans, communicates, discusses, and acts. God even speaks of “reasoning” with human beings «Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. », (Isaiah 1:18). He distinguishes between truth and falsehood, a core aspect of basic logic «He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. », (John 7:18). God does not always act in ways human beings would prefer, but this does not mean His actions are “illogical.”

Also, the fact that there are certain things God “cannot” do, such as lie or change, is evidence of His logical nature. A truly perfect being, by definition, cannot change or he ceases to be perfect. This means God cannot contradict His own nature, or else He would be breaking the laws of logic.

Of course, all of these ideas involving God and logic could be explored in much more detail, but that would require more space than is available here.