Is G-d Omniscient ( All Knowing )?

[rstrats]

Morpheus,
re: "Not really sure what you are asking rstrats."

Does the supreme being know before He creates a person that He will eventually be casting the person into the lake of fire?

[Honza]

Originally Posted by 7luminaries

LOL...but that's where free will also comes into play. We create much of the world of suffering you describe.

The cruelty of nature and the violence of the universe has nothing to do with free will. If we don't eat we die. If we don't drink we die. If we fall down the stairs we break a bone. If we don't find shelter in winter we freeze. If we swallow some harmful bacteria we become ill.

The whole of the physical plane is fraught with danger. We grow up in this plane and struggle to survive. However the odds are stacked against us. I actually think that Human beings do really well all things considered. Not very long ago Humans were living in caves and eating roots and berries. We have come a long way.

[edithaint]

Of course God knows everything. He IS everything. :)

[sky]

Originally Posted by edithaint

Of course God knows everything. He IS everything. :)

Exactly, agree totally.

[Morpheus]

Originally Posted by Honza

The cruelty of nature and the violence of the universe has nothing to do with free will. If we don't eat we die. If we don't drink we die. If we fall down the stairs we break a bone. If we don't find shelter in winter we freeze. If we swallow some harmful bacteria we become ill.

The whole of the physical plane is fraught with danger. We grow up in this plane and struggle to survive. However the odds are stacked against us. I actually think that Human beings do really well all things considered. Not very long ago Humans were living in caves and eating roots and berries. We have come a long way.

Vegetarians would have everyone continue to do so.

Meanwhile, this organic and biological situation, since the fall, is not what was originally intended.
And, called "the illusion" by science today.
The Wachowski's illustration is appropriate.

[7luminaries]

Originally Posted by Honza

The cruelty of nature and the violence of the universe has nothing to do with free will. If we don't eat we die. If we don't drink we die. If we fall down the stairs we break a bone. If we don't find shelter in winter we freeze. If we swallow some harmful bacteria we become ill.

The whole of the physical plane is fraught with danger. We grow up in this plane and struggle to survive. However the odds are stacked against us. I actually think that Human beings do really well all things considered. Not very long ago Humans were living in caves and eating roots and berries. We have come a long way.

Honza hello there. You're right that the physical realm it's challenging and in many ways harsh and unforgiving. For most of us and for most of humanity, we need to support and honour one another in a balanced and sustainable way to even have a real shot at surviving, much less thriving. As either individuals or communities.

We need to be more loving to ourselves and one another. That's what Jesus said and seems he's appt on per usual . Otherwise it's as you say, we're not necessarily cut out for this physical realm. Much of it down to our capacity to choose from self awareness but with a misaligned intent. This situation doesn't plague the animals. They are innocent in their acts of survival.

So while supporting one another physically is necessary for our survival, it seems it's equally important to support one another emotionally and physically. Also for our survival.

BTW there is a Jewish midrash about a couple of angels criticising humanity for our egregious ways and our fallible human condition basically, with God (always depicted as accessible and available personally for a chat) saying you wouldn't last a day or you'd struggle to do so. The angels disagreed and so went and incarnated as human men. After a few hours they were overwhelmed with the struggles and emotions that they begged to end the project and admitted it was harder than it looked...

Peace & blessings,
7L

[rstrats]

Originally Posted by sky

Exactly, agree totally.

So why do you suppose He goes ahead and creates the person anyway?