The concept of fate, which fundamentally says that all things or events happen in an order, i.e. as they have to happen. For example, many people believe that all things happen, because it is their God's intention for it to happen, in response to his omniscience. After all, God has knowledge of all things, past, present, and future, which implies that fate does exist and that the future is beyond our changing, since it is already known.
However, it is simultaneously believed that we humans have free will, which says that ultimately we have the power to do as we wish, to make decisions spontaneously. This free will, which is said to be complete, gives us the power to change the future, for free will, could not mean anything less than so. But, again, if there is fate, then their can NOT be free will, since it contradicts our power to change our, and the, future. In other words, how can our future be destined and we still have the power of free will to choose spontaneously?
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2007-02-13 23:18:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
What if you perceive time differently??? For instance, what you will do in 2010 will be considered as your past in 2020. So, time is irrelevant. "Fate" is a way for us to deal with the future and "Free Will" is a way for us to deal with the present. Neither is relevant because, either way, what ever will be done has been done.
2007-02-13 23:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by spark the one, two, three 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These two things can co-exist. For example, you do have free will-you can make your own choices and decisions to determine your future. However God (or whoever you believe in) knows what is going to happen in your future as he knows what choice you will pick with free will-even if you change your mind at the last moment. For a simple example, say you were either going to get the train or the bus; this is your free will to decide. If you decided you were getting the bus and got all the times and determined which one you were going to take, but then you spontaneously change your mind and decide to get the train; God already knew you were going to change your mind and this is your 'fate'. So, inevitably-you make your own choices but God already knows which choice you're going to make (as he is all-knowing) so your fate is already determined-but still through your own free will. Hopefully that makes a bit of sense! Hope this helped! xxx
2007-02-14 07:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by kckitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, there is nothing we can do to change our DESTINY. DESTINY (or Fate), is envisaged as foreordained by the Divine and is a fixed timeline of events that is inevitable and unchangeable - our Fate.
However, KARMA is freewill, though, so that an individual does have the ability to make choices on how he will live out his DESTINY, (All living creatures are responsible for their KARMA-their actions and the effects of their actions). The LAW of KARMA acts back on an entity, from which the cause came, like the law of action and reaction without limiting free will of man. KARMA is the sum of all that an individual has done, is currently doing, and will do. KARMA is not about retribution, vengeance, punishment, or reward - it's the effects from all deeds actively created, through choices made, in the past, present, and future experiences, thus making one responsible for one's own choices made in life and the pain and joy it brings to others. In religions that incorporate reincarnation, KARMA extends through one's present life and all past and future lives as well.
Lastly, DHARMA constituted the religious and moral doctrine of the rights and duties of each individual. Ethically, it means 'right way of living' or 'proper conduct,' especially in a religious sense. It works within the LAWS OF KARMA and morality, regulated by divine principles.
DHARMA provides the laws and KARMA judges the freewill choices of an individual in fulfilling that individual’s DESTINY. Again, in religions that incorporate reincarnation, KARMA extends through one's present life and all past and future lives, as well, so that one lives many lives trying to achieve spiritual perfection because of our Karma.
When our spirit can achieve perfection, it will know enlightenment with the Divine.
2007-02-14 10:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by jhr4games 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because everything we do will end up where we should be. free will is of the freedom to do anything in our power to do so. however, the future is beyond our control. everything we do can alter the future but God knows we will try to change our fate. fate can be manipulated but the future is set. God knows you are going to do this and that. thus, our final move is what fate contains.
2007-02-14 07:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by impasse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A: First of all, both concepts are a matter of faith; we can prove or disprove neither one.
I have never believed in "fate." When the heavens and planets were set into motion, so were all the laws of physics. There is action - and reaction.
I have always believed I am the captain of my own ship, making my own choices and direction changes.
If that is an illusion, so be it, but I do not believe that everything in the universe is pre-ordained.
2007-02-14 07:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can be free will with fate. For instance. Say that you had a choice in life. You can take one road, crash your car and die. (Fate). If you take the other road, you don't crash, and keep living until you are struck down with cancer.
Fate exists, but we get to choose what path takes us to whichever fate we decide, even though we don't know it at the time.
Sylvia Browne believes that we write a chart before we come to earth, detailing everything from how we die to what music we like. In life, we have several paths we can take. We just get to choose what one we take.
The fact of the matter is that no matter what, we are going to die.
We just get to choose who we help and hinder, and how we ultimately die.
2007-02-14 07:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Maul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps this will help.
Life is compared to a journey down an unknown road.
During that journey you come to a fork in the road.
Which fork do you take? The left or the right?
It's your choice, we have free will.
However, each path holds a different future for you, or fate if you will.
Our decisions in life have consequences.
2007-02-14 10:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you have to remember that a lot of people choose not to believe in god.
Free will is the choices you make for yourself god dosent care if you choose apple juice over orange juice does he?
if god has knowledge of allthings why didnt he stop the tsunami?
or hurricane catriona? or let children starve in africa.
thease things happened because some people somwhere who knew because of science what was going to happen didnt bother to even try to evaquate people.
bush knew that the hurricane but he didnt spare troops to help the people of new orleans.
some one somewhere knew that the tsunami was about to happen and did nothing.
Why didnt god influence these people?
the truth is that god comes from belief. you cant prove hes there. you only believe hes there and hope for the sake of all the people who died in these tragedies that there is an afterlife.
2007-02-14 07:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by Sia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All this is true in the context of Reincarnation. We exercise our free will in the planning of our life even before we are born. We factor in all the circumstances and situations that we will experience when we come to earth. This plan becomes our fate – predestined according to our choice.
http://secrets-of-the-kingdom.blogspot.com/2006/11/reincarnation-and-karma.html
2007-02-14 22:46:20 · answer #9 · answered by Angel Luz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all humans believe both in fate and in free will. I am one of them. I demonstrate by moving on to the next question.
2007-02-14 07:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋