Philosophy question?

Question

What is the difference between Providence and Fate?

Answer 1

Semantics.
St. Augustine says (De Civit. Dei, c. i): "If anyone calls the influence or the power of God by the name of Fate, let him keep his opinion, but mend his speech."
Divine providence is the preferred term of a believer to explain that condition of the earth and therefore of man, opposed to chance, implying a divine guidance acting instead of no fixed laws (chance).

These terms are anchors in the different belief systems such as the catholic religion, Buddhism, Stoicsm, in the Koran, and doctrines of Mohammed.

Answer 2

Providence is given of God and one's prior meritorious deeds, thoughts, and actions (the proportion varies, according to religion :)

Fate is a type of prophetic destiny, which nevertheless may be changed or altered, by Grace of God and/or by one's diligent prayer. (Kindly see "Saint Germain on Alchemy" for the latter.)

Other good contemporary authors who deal with and answer in many ways your question include Mark Prophet, "Climb the Highest Mountain," O. M. Aivanhov, "Man, Master of His Destiny," and Ann Ree Colton, "Men in White Apparel." The aspect of new soulfield initiatives, or reincarnation, is also dealt with in "The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce?", Free and Wilcock, http://www.divinecosmos.com "Reborn in the West: The Reincarnation Masters," Vicki MacKenzie, and "Life before Life," Jim Tucker, M.D.

A generally profound book is "Expecting Adam," Martha Beck, Ph.D.

cordially,

j.

Answer 3

providence has a positive connotation to it, fate seems more inevitable and ponderable...