It is idolatry to attempt to derive a proof for the existence of God

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[–]fschmidt 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

it is impossible for the proof of the divine Essence to be contingent.

Why?

[–]trident765[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

If your proof of God depends on something else, then this other thing is something you believe in more firmly than God. Therefore, this other thing, which is really an idol, is the real god that you believe in.