Update : See comments below.
Somedays back, I had been asked a question about the existence of God. The question was whether the existence of God is a convenience theory and I thought about it now. Does existence of God needs logical demonstration ? I would say it needs logical demonstration for people who are bent solely on logic. By demonstration, I don't mean a proof. Proving the existence of God may be next to impossible. But, it can be logically argued that God exists. Consider this simple argument which treats God from a dualistic point of view (not necessarily my view and Vedantic view).
Somedays back, I had been asked a question about the existence of God. The question was whether the existence of God is a convenience theory and I thought about it now. Does existence of God needs logical demonstration ? I would say it needs logical demonstration for people who are bent solely on logic. By demonstration, I don't mean a proof. Proving the existence of God may be next to impossible. But, it can be logically argued that God exists. Consider this simple argument which treats God from a dualistic point of view (not necessarily my view and Vedantic view).
1. The only thing that is permanent is change.
2. Change cannot be perceived without something which is changeless.
3. Our thoughts, feelings and emotions change.
4. The changeless entity which perceives our changing thoughts, feelings and emotions is God.
5. Therefore, God exists.
Of course, one can counter the above arguments by saying all is subject to change and so what I have written is neither true/not true. Other than this, is there any logical flaw in this argument ? Any of you guys who has studied philosophy of religion can you please tell me what type of argument is this (like ontological, cosmological etc.) ?
Update : Points (1) and (2) needs little clarification. (1) and (2) is based on the emprical world whereas (3) and (4) is for the personal world. This means, (1) and (2) is true with respect to our senses while (3) and (4) is validated because of (1) and (2). Also, I have changed the order in (1) and (2) although it doesn't matter much.