Divine attributes (justice, mercy, knowledge) appear functionally distinct in revelation and theological discourse, suggesting ontological rather than merely conceptual difference.

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Conceptual difference(in epistemology and metaphysics): A distinction that exists only in how we think about or describe something, not in the thing itself.
Functionally distinct(as used in philosophy of mind): Systems that do different jobs or serve different purposes, even if they might look similar or use the same physical parts.
Ontological: "Ontological" refers to questions about what actually exists or is real. It's concerned with the fundamental nature of being—asking "What kinds of things are there?" rather than "How do we know about them?" For example, an ontological question might be whether numbers, ideas, or God actually exist as real things, or if they're just human inventions.
Theological discourse(as another form of divine communication): Formal discussion, writing, or arguments about God, religion, and divine matters.
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