Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Argument From Desire

A palm is folded into a cross following a Palm Sunday vigil mass at my church. 
     Do clues point to the existence of God?
     One possible clue is the Argument From Desire. It begins with the following premise: All of our natural desires can be satisfied. These satisfactions are possible because that's how the universe is set up.
     Hunger is a natural desire. Food satisfies it.
     Thirst is a natural desire. Water satisfies it.
     Companionship is a natural desire. Friends and relations fulfill it.
     Sexual desire is natural. Sex fulfills it.
     Longing for a future beyond mortal death is a natural desire. It must therefore be achievable. If so, does that mean God exists?

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