Anselm's Argument: In plain English, Anselm is arguing that the most powerful, influential, and knowledgeable being in the universe must, at the very least, exist. How you get from the most powerful being, to that being "Thou, O Lord," is a bit of a leap of logic, but we'll skip that point. How is it that the most powerful, influential, and knowledgeable being in the universe leaves no trace of its existence? How is it, that the greatest power in the universe is undetectable? How is it that the most influential being in the universe is only known for performing fantastic mythical miracles thousands of years ago? How is it that the most knowledgeable being in the universe has nothing to say to us? If a god existed, there would be evidence of its existence. Its Power would be measured by scientists on Deitometers. Its influence would be revealed in prayers answered everywhere. Its knowledge would be revealed through prophets and books which actually had something intelligent to say. Its followers would be renowned for their wisdom. If the truth be told, god can't be seen, heard, nor measured in any way. It's apparently a physically insignificant thing, if it's real. Prayers to deities are routinely and verifiably unanswered. The knowledge of the bible is of fire breathing dragons, unicorns, giants, talking snakes, talking bushes, people who survive three days in closed containers of whale vomit, and ghosts that impregnate unsuspecting virgins. Bible prophets tell us nothing. The followers of Christianity are hardly known for their intellectual abilities, unless you consider Anselm's ability to think himself into a knot of nonsense. It is therefore inconceivable that the Christian god actually exists. << First Page < Previous Page