Do the Laws of Logic contradict miracles?
by Matt Slick No, the laws of logic do not contradict miracles. Before we get into why, let’s define our terms. The laws of logic are rational statements that are universally true. The first law of logic is the Law of Identity which says that something is what it is and is not what it is not. The second law of logic is the Law of Non-Contradiction which states that something cannot be itself and not itself at the same time and in the same sense. The third law of logic is the Law of Excluded Middle which says that statements are either true or false. Such laws and other logical laws form the undergirding foundations of rational thought. A miracle is an extraordinary event, something that appears to defy the normal laws of physics. Miracles, from the Christian perspective, are authored by God. Examples of miracles would be the parting of the Red Sea, turning water into wine, and the physical resurrection of Jesus. There is no logical reason why an omnipotent and omniscient God could not
