Because I’ve been very careful in choosing through life, I even talk to a lot of people before making any step, but every time I end in a deeper ****, although the choice I made was good but things mess around after me choosing that way, can anybody give me an answer. Is it my destiny, is it luck!
2007-03-15 08:21:00 · 7 answers · asked by jack 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I personally believe in determinism. In that every event, including human thought and actions, is determined by a chain of cause and effects. Thus our futures are set on a slightly predictable path at any given moment.
I believe we have a choice in life, but that utimately what we choose doesn't matter. I do not believe that we have a free will because we cannot willfully choose to not exist.
2007-03-15 08:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe in both free will, and predestination. It seems like a paradox at first, but through the divinity of God, they can coexist. To answer your question, do you have control of your destiny, yes. The trials you encounter in life are there to build your character and will only make you stronger (if you survive them). Perseverance is the key to controlling your destiny.
2007-03-15 16:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by firefingers100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what you believe.
If you believe in fate, then you will let it guide you. You will sit back and wait for things to happen, or follow your instincts, believing that it is fate that is showing you what to do.
If you don't believe in fate, you are more likely to question why things are happenning, and ultimately, make more decisions which could affect your future.
As for whether we have a right to choose in our life, yes, of course we do!
Whether it is fate that is guiding us, or our own free-will, we still have the 'right' to make our own decisions, even if those decisions are sometimes the wrong ones!
2007-03-15 16:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe in Absolute Free Will, Coincidence or Innocent Victims. I believe in Karma.
In this context, I believe that the circumstances you encounter are the direct result of your previous actions. (Keep in mind that those previous actions may have happened long ago).
The good news is that the purpose of Karma is not to punish or reward. Karma only serves to teach.
2007-03-15 16:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by steve_monroe_2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe we are given choices by the Creator. It is up to us to decide which path to choose.
2007-03-15 16:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally believe that god gave us free will, however he knows what we are going to do, I know it does not make sense but get this, He gave you free will, though he already knows what are going to be your decisions I hope I made sense
2007-03-15 17:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by Lucy G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the truth is somewhere
in between
dont try to control life
or be controlled by it
perhaps you and life can work together
2007-03-15 15:43:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋