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Omnipotence

Omnipotence refers to the attribute of being all-powerful, typically applied to a divine being. This means the ability to do anything that is logically possible. The challenge arises when considering free will and divine foreknowledge; if an omnipotent being knows all future choices, how can humans be genuinely free? Some argue that divine power includes the ability to allow free will, meaning God can create a world where humans make their own choices, while still being all-knowing. Thus, omnipotence encompasses an understanding that can coexist with human freedom and the foreknowledge of divine actions and outcomes.