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This is an OCR A Level Religious Studies Philosophy of Religion essay on the question “God is omniscient, omnibenevolent, and omnipotent – Discuss.” Written by myself achieving an A grade in OCR A Level Religious Studies (2021). It explores the traditional attributes of God, focusing on omnipotence, omniscience, and omnibenevolence, alongside key philosophical debates about the nature of God. The essay evaluates different interpretations of God's attributes through the views of thinkers including Anselm, Aquinas, Boethius, Richard Swinburne, Anthony Kenny, Peter Vardy, Immanuel Kant and Plato. It considers issues such as free will, the problem of evil, God's relationship with time, and whether the traditional understanding of God is logically coherent before reaching a balanced conclusion. This resource is ideal for revision, essay planning, and exam preparation, providing a clear model answer with balanced evaluation for OCR A Level Religious Studies Philosophy of Religion 40-mark questions on the nature and attributes of God.

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‘God is omniscient, omnibenevolent, and omnipotent’ –
Discuss
40 marks
OCR A-level religious studies




The qualities of God vary between religions and cultures, however the God of classical theism is one
who is believed to be omnipotent, omniscient and omnibenevolent. When studied, this theology can
be criticised due to the contradictions between ideas and confusing concepts it portrays.

God’s omnipotence is made clear from the start of the Bible, in the creation stories found in Genesis
- ‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth’, and throughout. This power is shown
through miracles and acts incomprehensible to humans, and it is often suggested that his power is
not limited to what he has done – ‘He does what he pleases’. However, when analysed the idea of
unlimited power raises numerous problems; can God do everything? For example, can he create a 5

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