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re: How is Christianity different from other religions?

Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:46 am to
Posted by theunknownknight
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Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:46 am to
I always ask this question when discussing free will:

Define it

On their first attempt, it’s usually some generic definition about being able to do what we want

Then I say “then fly”

At that point I say our freedom in the physical world is bound by our nature, would it not be the same on the spiritual realm? They then refine their definition to “freedom of choice”

To which I ask “why does freedom of choice matter if you don’t know why you really chose in the first place?”

They’ll say “because without choice you can’t love”

So I’ll ask, “so then choice is greater than love or is choice love, in and of itself? Are ALL choices better than or equal to love or just some? If some, define a love choice”?

Depending on these answers I have more I ask to drive them to the realization that most people don’t even know or understand the nature of “choice” or “free will” in the first place.
Posted by Tigers2010a
Member since Jul 2021
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Posted on 9/27/23 at 10:00 am to
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Depending on these answers I have more I ask to drive them to the realization that most people don’t even know or understand the nature of “choice” or “free will” in the first place.


It all boils down to why God created man and is free will essential to that purpose.
Posted by Padme
Member since Dec 2020
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Posted on 9/27/23 at 10:58 am to
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At that point I say our freedom in the physical world is bound by our nature, would it not be the same on the spiritual realm? They then refine their definition to “freedom of choice”


I like that
I do believe we are given a limited free will within thd parameters/bounds set by a sovereign God. Then when you see the evil that is allowing for some exceptions, it can be disheartening, but it can’t take away from his sovereignty, unless you know more than him.
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