The Ontological Argument (OA) is possibly the most misunderstood argument for God's existence. I have always found the argument to be fascinating.
The above video by Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy is quite possibly the best I have seen on the topic. Jones has also made a series of videos responding to common objections to the OA here, here and here.
The Ontological Argument is as follows:
1. It is possible that God exists.
2. If it is possible that God exists, then God exists in some possible worlds.
3. If God exists in some possible worlds, then God exists in all possible worlds.
4. If God exists in all possible worlds, then God exists in the actual world.
5. If God exists in the actual world, then God exists.
Admittedly, at first blush the argument seems too good to be true. However, I am convinced that there is more to it than what first appears!
Enjoy!
Courage and Godspeed,
Chad
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