How come I can't jump as high as I want? Or does god Limit my free will? And if it is limited....is it really free will?
2007-09-25 20:00:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well there is "free will" and then there are the laws of physics. Depending on how high you would like to jump, you could apply your will to training your body to be able to jump higher, or apply your will to doing whatever it takes to get into space where weight doesn't apply.
"Free will" refers to the fact that in any given situation, you have choices about what to do. Many of those choices have undesirable consequences, so most folks don't consider them to actually be choices, but really, it's all about the consequences.
Right now I could go lie down on the highway. It is my will that I continue to live well and happy, so I discard that option. Actually my true will is to be of assistance to other people, so I answer questions here instead of curling up in bed with a book.
It is my hope that the consequence of my action is help for others, but I know there are no guarantees because others also have feree will and therefore may choose to disagree with me.
2007-09-25 20:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by cerridwenamcoedwig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
free will vs free power are 2 different things.
From Wikipedia
The question of free will is whether, and in what sense, rational agents exercise control over their actions and decisions. Addressing this question requires understanding the relationship between freedom and cause, and determining whether the laws of nature are causally deterministic. The various philosophical positions taken differ on whether all events are determined or not—determinism versus indeterminism—and also on whether freedom can coexist with determinism or not—compatibilism versus incompatibilism. So, for instance, hard determinists argue that the universe is deterministic, and that this makes free will impossible.
The principle of free will has religious, ethical, and scientific implications. For example, in the religious realm, free will may imply that an omnipotent divinity does not assert its power over individual will and choices. In ethics, it may imply that individuals can be held morally accountable for their actions. In the scientific realm, it may imply that the actions of the body, including the brain and the mind, are not wholly determined by physical causality. The question of free will has been a central issue since the beginning of philosophical thought.
2007-09-26 03:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Doma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can choose to fly but that doesn't mean you have that capability... but is allowed by free will should you ever become that talented. It is not free will that prevents you from jumping....Free will means you can trust God or believe lie.
2007-09-26 03:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Free will means...you are free to Will what you choose. That doesn't mean 'Goddess' is going to recreate the universe according to your own specifications every time you wanna wish for something. You're part of the grand design...not the composer.
2007-09-26 03:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by kerriwyn13 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are confusing the mental capacity think freely and make your own decisions (free will) with omnipotence, (being all powerful and being able to do what you want even if it breaks the laws of science.)
2007-09-26 03:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by ozchristianguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have free will you can attempt to jump as high as you want. Gravity prevents you from going higher.. :)
2007-09-26 03:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by inomostuff 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think your getting God confused with GRAVITY. You have free will to chose your paths in life and make your own decisions, not to chose how you wish to alter reality.
2007-09-26 03:05:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Free will means you have a choice to worship or serve him or not to.It does nothing to enpower a person with supernatural powers.
2007-09-26 03:06:27 · answer #8 · answered by the_chief 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you had faith your will could allow you to jump as high as you like.
Maybe even learn His word so you would know what you are talking about.
2007-09-26 03:06:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋