[Avodah] Can we force Hashem to do something?

[rabbirichwolpoe at gmail.com]

Marty Bluke:
> In short, it seems very strange that distractions need to be created,
> why can't Hashem just do what he wants?

The entire concept of "Theurgy" is quite controversial....

FWIW when the malachim comained zo torah v'zo sechara? Re: the 10
martyrs HKBH Shushed them by threatening tohu vavohu.

You could read this several ways:
1. Hashem got what He wanted
2. Hashem needed them to stop davening lest His hand be forced.

KT
RRW
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