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Definition:
At its most basic, omniscience simply means "having all knowledge." As a
characteristic, it is commonly attributed by people to their god. In practice,
however, many believers limit the nature of this knowledge. Some hold that it includes
knowledge of future events while others don't.
As a practical consideration, however, the more the concept is limited, the less relevance it ultimately has. If it doesn't mean more than simply "unimaginably vast knowledge," then it has little use.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
