No one created God.
The question "Who created God?" is based on the assumption that everything must have a creator. However, the concept of God, as defined in many religions, particularly within Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, is that God is an eternal being, without beginning or end. Therefore, the question doesn't apply to God in the same way it applies to created things. Only created things require a creator.
Here's a breakdown of why the question is often considered flawed within a theological context:
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God's Self-Existence: The fundamental assertion in these religions is that God is, and always has been. God's existence is not contingent upon another being or force.
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The Nature of Creation: The idea of a "creator" implies a being that brings something into existence from a previous state of non-existence. God, by definition, is not in a state of non-existence before being "created."
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The Limits of Human Understanding: Some theologians argue that the human mind, being finite, is incapable of fully comprehending the infinite nature of God. Asking who created God may be akin to trying to fit an infinite concept into a finite framework.
To reiterate the point made by Ray Comfort: No one or thing created God. God is understood to be self-existent and eternal.
