About this episode
Open lines explores the philosophical question of what callers would do if they were God with unlimited power. Listeners share their visions for how they would run the universe including eliminating evil, suffering, and death. The conversation explores the problem of evil and why God allows terrible things to happen if omnipotent and benevolent. Callers discuss whether they would intervene directly in human affairs or allow free will despite the suffering it enables. The broadcast examines different theological perspectives on God's nature and the purpose of existence. Callers share what they would change about reality including laws of physics, human nature, or cosmic design. The discussion addresses the responsibility and challenges of omnipotence and whether humans could manage godlike power wisely. The conversation explores whether suffering serves purposes beyond human understanding or represents design flaws in creation. Callers discuss their concepts of justice and whether they would punish evil or offer universal redemption. The broadcast demonstrates diverse perspectives on divinity, morality, and the meaning of existence.