Divine Simplicity

In the world of Christian philosophy and theology, few debates are as deep and enduring as the one between Classical Theism and Neo-Classical Theism. Classical Theism—shaped by giants like Augustine, Anselm, and especially Thomas Aquinas—presents God as the ultimate, unchanging, perfectly simple, timeless, and impassible Being. Neo-Classical Theism (sometimes called “modified classical theism”) seeks to preserve God’s core perfections while making room for a more relational, responsive, and dynamic picture of divinity.While both sides affirm [...]

In a recent discussion between theologians Mullins and Craig, the topic of divine simplicity took center stage. Mullins emphasized the growing interest in this stronger doctrine, asserting that it's the theological concept du jour. The conversation delved into whether there is any biblical evidence supporting this idea. Divine simplicity posits that God lacks any composition or distinct parts. Craig, however, firmly asserts that there is no biblical foundation for this stronger doctrine. In fact, he [...]