The Puzzle of God

Welcome! Today, we will be exploring some interesting words that people use to describe God. These words all start with "omni," which means "all" in Latin. Here's what they mean:

Now, let’s look at some big questions that come up when we think about these qualities of God. Are you ready?

Task 1: Define the Terms

Write definitions for these words in your own words: omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, benevolent, creator, eternal.

Task 2: Watch and Think

Watch these two videos. After watching, answer these questions:

Video 1: Crash Course Philosophy - The Puzzle of God

Video 2: The Paradox of the Stone

Task 3: Create a Story - 2 paragraphs

Write a short story about a character with one or more of these traits. Be creative! Maybe your character is all-powerful or knows everything!

Task 4: Reflection Question

Which word do you think is the most important for understanding God, and why? Write your answer below.

When you're done: Take a screenshot of your answers to share them with your teacher or keep them for your records!

Your Submitted Answers