This is a philosophical question based on freedom.
2007-09-28 00:32:39 · 13 answers · asked by john michael 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
If we realize that what we are doing is sinful, our conscience wouldn't let us freely do it. Everyone is bound by own conscience although desires do override it and one does go against own conscience, but in such situations, one can not escape the constant pricking of conscience which would not allow the mind to have a carefree abandon.... the bind of the conscience would hurt.
2007-09-28 00:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by small 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I would not be free - I would be caged in a prison of guilt and sorrow.
... and my conscience is the barrier that would not let me commit a sinful act and my conscience would give me the strength to resist temptation.
... and it is the combination of a having a loving family and solid upbringing, moral and common sense, education, our society's laws and mores which have influenced me, and my religious teachings, training and beliefs which have shaped my conscience. I do have free will and it is my will and choice to be happy and to live a good life and wish the same for others - so why would I choose to do anything to threaten such a way of life for me or anyone else?
(This is my third time back trying to finish my answer, I keep getting interrupted, arrrgh! But now I am finally finished and must go to work. Good question, by the way, and I love philosophy - but you did not share your own views with us. What are they?)
2007-09-28 07:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by Scottie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that freedom is within realms. I think the choices are provided for us and we pick one. It is like playing cards. You are dealt a hand and you make of it what you can. You can be dealt a sinful hand and be forced to commit a sinful act. We are sinners by nature. Sin could be littering or not recycling. Your conscience can ride you and what you are supposed to do. I think that a lot of human experiences was not about the freedom to choose. If we had true freedom of will, we would will to live forever.
2007-10-05 16:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by shirrock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider the practical consequences of those actions termed to be sinful, and whether or not those actions manifest what it means to be free. It seems to me, based upon practical experience, that freedom that is not directed toward the proper end of virtue, leads the self to a state of oppression.
2007-09-28 08:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Physicaly you will be free but mentally your conscience if you have 1(not an insult just stating some people dont have conscience) will act up holding your freedom by making you feel guilty for what you have done.
2007-10-06 03:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an easy question.
It can only be a sin if the choice is my own. If I'm not free, the sin isn't mine to commit. Of course, talking someone into sinning is a sin in and of itself.
2007-09-28 08:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by cjc1127 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless we are unconsciously possessed by the devil, we are free when we do a sinful act. Even if we consider temptations, temptations only act as an influence.
After all, we are still free to say no to influence.
2007-10-01 02:18:26 · answer #7 · answered by confused 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always free.
Otherwise I wouldn't be able to commit a sinful act.
2007-09-28 07:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya i am free when i do sinful act
2007-09-28 07:40:14 · answer #9 · answered by banti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are because i believe in free will and it is our own consciousness and free will that causes us to make mistakes
2007-10-01 02:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by j9533 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋