<FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>"Can God create a rock he cannot lift?" This simple question, one of the earliest of its kind I'm sure, sums up the entirety of the problem of omnipotence. Omnipotence is the power to do anything. But Omnipotence by definition contradicts itself in a curious way. Can an omnipotent being limit himself? If the answer is yes, then the omnipotent being is proven to not be omnipotent because he is shown to have limitations (even though they were of his making, they are still limitations). If the answer is no, then the omnipotent being is again proven to be limited, thus nullifying his omnipotence.
So, the question of this poll is "Can this paradox which is innate to the attribute of omnipotence be resolved?" You don't necessarily need to explain your response (although it would be helpful if you did). You don't even need to vote. Just consider the problem with an open mind and be intrigued by the answer.
<span style="font-size:xx-small;">And please, refrain from religion and/or God bashing. While omnipotence is a trait commonly found within a God of all perfections, I refrained from including 'God' in this question simply because Omnipotence can be discussed without reference to God ... although it doesn't have to be.</span></FONT><FORM method=post action="http://p068.ezboard.com/frpgww60462frm11.processVote?topicID=592.topic"><table border=0 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 width="55%"><tbody><tr><td><input type="radio" name="choice" value="1"><FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>Yes</FONT></td></tr><tr><td><input type="radio" name="choice" value="2"><FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>No</FONT></td></tr></tbody></table><P><input type=submit value="Vote"></form>Show results</FONT>