Existence of God

Either a God so conceived exists or does not exist.
But if he does not exist, that cannot be just a contingent matter – ie ‘he might have existed, it is just that in fact he does not’ – b/c that would make his existence also a contingent matter. But then this would not be the God we had conceived of, since his existence is necessary.
So if such a God does not exist, his non-existence must be necessary, which means it is impossible he should exist.
But there is no reason for thinking his existence is impossible.
The only alternative is that he exists (necessarily).

Tute Exercise 3

Is belief in God a matter of faith or of reason, or of both? 200 words, to be submitted at your tutorial in Week 5 (week Beginning Monday 25th August)