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- `[1] Demonstrating that a Lord must be an independent power`
- Is the Lord powerful on his own?
- Either yes, or no.
- If yes, the Lord is independent in his power. Go to `[2]`.
- If no, the Lord is dependent on another lord for his power.
- Is that second Lord powerful on his own?
- If yes, that second Lord is the true Lord. Go to `[2]`.
- If no, is the second Lord dependent on the first Lord?
- If the second Lord is dependent on the first Lord, this is circular dependency, and impossible.
- If the second Lord is not dependent on the first Lord, then this second Lord is dependent upon a third Lord for his power, leading to an infinite regress of efficient causes.
- `[2] Demonstrating that two independent lords cannot be equal in power`
- Assuming independent Lords...
- Are the Lords equal in power?
- If no, two independent Lords cannot be equal in power; go to `[3]` or `[4]`.
- If yes, does the power of a lord remain unchanged once the other lord is assumed to exist?
- If no, then the power of one lord is removed by another (and this contradicts independence).
- If yes, then each Lord has an exclusive power over the same effect (impossible).
- `[3] Qur’anic argument {Each deity would have taken what it created}`
- Two independent lords...
- can exclusively cause the one and same effect?
- If yes, this is impossible.
- If no, they cause part of the same effect or interconnected system?
- If no, then the two lords cause distinct effects that are totally unrelated; this is the Qur'anic argument: the creations would be causally disconnected, and this is contrary to observation.
- If yes, the effects of one lord would coalesce with the effects of the other lord.
- Is coalescing of the two effects necessary?
- If yes, then each lord depends on the other for his act (and this contradicts independence)
- If no, coalescing is possible and must have an agent; one lord would be influencing the creations of the other lord; go to `[3a]`
- `[3a] Why the creations of a Lord cannot be influenced by another lord`
- The creations of a lord are concommitants of his will & power?
- If no, the will and power of a lord are insuffiicent for creation (and this contradicts independence/lordship).
- If yes, the creations of a lord are necessitated by his will and power.
- Can the creations of a lord be influenced by a second lord?
- If yes, the second lord must be able to change the will and power of the first lord that determines his creations (contradicts independence).
- If no, the will and power of a lord are insufficient for creation (contradicts independence/lordship).
- `[4] Qur’anic argument {Some of them would have overcome others}`
- Assuming two unequal lords, is the less powerful lord able to prevent the other lord from restricting his agency?
- If yes, the less powerful lord is either equal in power, or more powerful (contradiction)
- If no, this is the Qur'anic argument: the less powerful lord is restricted by another (contradicts independence)
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