defences of timeless view

Paul helm quote

"God considered as timeless, cannot have temporal relations with any of his creation"

Was God ever personal?

Language that suggests God acting personaly in the Bible reflects people of the times encounters with God and not all of them were meant to be interpreted the way they was. Alot of the story can be explained logically

Theologian Maurice wiles argument

God does not literally act in the world e.g through miracles as this would present a partisan God (a God who helps some and not others) God loves us all through the gift of creation

Aquinas argument about prayers

Prayers should not be for requests. You should pray to God because u want to talk to God. He can hear your prayers but he doesn't have to respond

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