-if I were to discover that the Christian version of the afterllife was the right one. I always thought I would offer to be a go-between with Satan and 'The Old Man'. Maybe I could broker a peace and they could patch things up! ;-) Which begs the question: If Satan was originally an angel and thus had no soul and no free will:
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1. How could he 'rebel' and get others to follow him.
2. If he can't be redeemed, then that means God created something irredeemably evil. ?????
-Again, angels were supposed to be creations of God and extensions of His will (having no souls). So how could Satan have done what he did and be beyond saving?
Now this question requires some thought, don't bombard me with Bible verses! I want to know what YOU think!
2007-01-10 18:09:39 · 17 answers · asked by AmigaJoe 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What makes you think that Angels don't have free will? It is apparent to see that they do. Satan took it upon himself to be evil. He wanted to be God. Satan wanted all the glory and praise. This sounds very much like free will to me. Satan is beyond saving, because he has had plenty of opportunities to ask for forgiveness. Satan doesn't want it. And now it is way too late for him.
As for you speaking of Angels having no souls....Do you know what the word soul even means in the bible? It means the breath of life. God blew into the nostrils of Adam and he became a living soul. So I really don't understand your question on that part, but I do know that Angels can be destroyed, because Satan and all his buddies will be done away with when Jesus comes back.
It is hard not to use bible verse when discussing God, but I would really like the chapter and verse where it says that Angels have no soul. Thanks!!
2007-01-10 18:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by GraycieLee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan was created as an exception - he was created on a higher level, and yes, he had free will - he was to guard the very throne that was reserved for Christ.
He cannot be redeemed because he already went through judgement - he was already sentenced in court, if you will.
Satan did some things that are beyond your understanding, because you don't wish to be bombarded with bible verses.
2007-01-10 18:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense, yet thats somewhat screwed up. if you're severe i might want to flow get some a lot-mandatory help with a psychiatrist because you somewhat ill to favor to die. existence is a priceless present, and also you shouldn't waste it. If ppl are making exciting of you and also you sense suicidal than you could search for suggestion from from an adult if you're a baby or to a chum if you're an adult and dont favor to search for suggestion from from a psychiatrist about it or do not let what they say get to you because in the destiny you'd be president or rule the international :)! Oh, and btw i DOUBT ppl will inform you ways to kill your self because thats basically ill!!!
2016-12-02 02:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says angels have no free will? You don't want to be "bombarded" with bible verses...but dear, if you ask questions about God, that is the source of your answers. The bible says about these fallen angels that they "did not keep their first estate", therefore, yes, they chose to rebel. Just as you have a choice whether to read His word, believe it....or mock it....so satan made his choice as well.
2007-01-10 18:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's just another rehash of the classic question:
1) God is omnipotent
2) God is Good
3) Evil exists
Two of the statements can't exist without contradicting the third. Kind of like the rock-scissor-paper thing. Sure, there have been scholars over the years who try various forms of logic-twisting to twist out of it, but to date, all I can say is, choose which two to believe in, if you choose to believe at all.
2007-01-10 18:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by DavID 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First: there's no such thing as a go-between. Satan's doomed. All he wants is your soul to go along with him.
To your questions:
Christian version of the afterlife is right. Believe in that, and you might actually have a chance to ask God.
Or maybe you would want to hear the other side of it. If so...
2007-01-10 18:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by controlfreak 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that free will sounds nice but is not applicable in humans either... God hardened Pharoh's heart for one example.
Also in your example of angels not having free will, also 1/3 did follow Satan, so they also chose... but you do have some awesome points. I won't argue them as I agree.. the bible is full of contradicitions... I like your points
2007-01-10 18:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
And there you have it, just another unanswerable question from the bible. The book millions base their lives around yet never question it, never seek the truth, just do as their told. Read the stories and believe them period.
There will be a million interpretations of how this came to be, the fallen angel that is, but as you know, if it's true, there is only one true answer.
AND I DON'T HAVE IT
2007-01-10 18:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by Tim H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christians will judge the Angels. We are above the Angels. If we can sin so can they. About a third of them were cast out of heaven. Proves there will be free will in heaven.
2007-01-10 18:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by Gary M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
good question. from what i've read in the Bible, Lucifer's sin was pride and he din't want to repent and be forgiven. Kinda hard to forgive someone who doesn't wanna be forgiven.
I'm gonna have to resaerch more on this question though, good job.
2007-01-10 18:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by Droppinshock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋