2007-03-08 15:47:30 · 11 answers · asked by Karina 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
it's usually by our own choices..yes that's why the Lord gave us freewill in order to make our own decisions in life...but it also includes fate......life's a big question mark
2007-03-08 15:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Answer. -- Fate is of two kinds: one is decreed, and the other is conditional or impending. The decreed fate is that which cannot change or be altered, and conditional fate is that which may occur. So, for this lamp, the decreed fate is that the oil burns and will be consumed; therefore, its eventual extinction is a decree which it is impossible to alter or to change because it is a decreed fate. In the same way, in the body of man a power of life has been created, and as soon as it is destroyed and ended, the body will certainly be decomposed, so when the oil in this lamp is burnt and finished, the lamp will undoubtedly become extinguished.
But conditional fate may be likened to this: while there is still oil, a violent wind blows on the lamp, which extinguishes it. This is a conditional fate. It is wise to avoid it, to protect oneself from it, to be cautious and circumspect. But the decreed fate, which is like the finishing of the oil in the lamp, cannot be altered, changed nor delayed. It must happen; it is inevitable that the lamp will become extinguished"
(Abdu'l-Baha, Some Answered Questions, p. 243)
2007-03-09 01:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by Gravitar or not... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has a fate awaiting them however your outcome of life will change because of your choices. Fate cannot be changed but it can be slowed down or sped up by your choices you make in your life.
2007-03-10 13:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person's choices can lead up to one's fate, but different choices can sometimes change that fate.
2007-03-09 01:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that fate IS the result of making choices - because with every action there is a reaction - even taking NO action results in a reaction. The end result is what I would consider fate.
Btw- good question!
2007-03-08 23:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by Elke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a combination of both. We are given the power of choice and each choice we makes effects the world around us. Which effects our fate which leads to more choices. No choice is permanent....
2007-03-08 23:56:29 · answer #6 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have free will to make choices
but when we make a choice fate and destiny come into play.
So its the choices we make that lead to different fates.
2007-03-09 00:02:28 · answer #7 · answered by A Lady Dragon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our choices are our fate
2007-03-09 04:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by angellover6056 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iF LIFE IS FATE, THEN WE ARE ALL JUST GOING THRU TH MOTIONS > RATHER THINK I HAVE A CHOICE
2007-03-08 23:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by BANANA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our own choices i suppose.
2007-03-08 23:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by happy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋