[Avodah] free will vs hashgacha

[Simon Montagu]

The presupposition that God kivyakhol uses an algorithm seems to me
theologically dubious.

Firstly, it implies a limitation to His omnipotence: if God had an
algorithm, it would be something external to God determining His actions.

Secondly, it implies a limitation to His omniscience. With perfect
knowledge, He is able to provide an individual tailored solution for every
situation that arises without resorting to algorithms.

On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 2:17 PM Joel Rich via Avodah <
avodah at lists.aishdas.org> wrote:

> Thoughts on a free will vs hashgacha shiur:
> While I was listening to you it occurred to me that given the butterfly
> effect God has a number of ways to ensure that an outcome he wants will
> occur and I wonder then what algorithm would he use to determine which one
> of those number of ways to get that specific result he would employ. I
> would think it will be the one that limits free will in others the least
> but there are also several others that come to mind. Worth thinking about!!
> kt
> joel rich
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