2007-11-03 08:50:27 · 12 answers · asked by . 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But also freewill gives you the choice not to believe in God
So it is a paradox
2007-11-03 09:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Zappster (Deep Thunker) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Belief is a funny thing, it really is the act of freewill. You choose not to believe in the action that you exercise. To add that to whether you believe in God, is a curious choice. Do you believe in God? There are some that believe in God, yet believe that they are without freewill.
2007-11-03 09:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by frankiesezso1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the Christian "God" exists, by defintion "He" is
OMNISCIENT. "He" knows all that has been, is,
or will be.
"He" knew everything you would be , do, or CHOOSE
prior to the creation of the universe...
And AFTER knowing all that you would be, do, or choose, only THEN did "He" create you! So here you are, acting out a "script" just like in a play... a play written before time began.
To not believe in "Freewill", is akin to NOT believing in
"God"? PREPOSTEROUS NONSENSE!!!
To believe in God, you must NOT believe in "Freewill."
Next question..?
2007-11-03 09:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I Suppose This Depends On What You Consider To Be Free Will.
Your Question Seems A Bit Ambivalent Or Unfocused, Care To Rephrase?
2007-11-03 09:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by one 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To not believe that we all have the ability to decide for ourselves is pretty ignorant no matter what your belief system may be. Of course anyone who wants to know what it is like to lose your free will, go live a life of addiction and see what happens.
2007-11-03 09:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by plastik punk -Bottom Contributor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's right. Luck fits in there, too.
And they try to escape responsibility by saying if there is a God it is omniscient.
People try to figure out God with minds that take things apart, analytical and ego-centered. God doesn't, He's One. When our minds work as His, then we'll know what he thinks and knows. Until then, better take responsibility for your own life,
2007-11-03 08:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
religion is the antithesis of free will
organized religion tends to stifle creativity, choice and expression of the masses
if we were to believe in the 'right' god, then all others would be forced out of coercion to follow, not free at all to ask or challenge the authority of the clergy who say they are your boss and guide/medium
2007-11-03 08:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To not believe in free will means that one is too ignorant or too lazy to make their own choices and take responsibility for their own lives.
It has nothing to do with God.
2007-11-03 08:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by T Leeves 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some honest Christians believe in free will and other don't.
The Bible teaches predestination and free will.
Which on the surface appear to be contradictory.
Those who don't believe in free will are called Calvinists.
Pastor Art
2007-11-03 08:58:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope. Saul was blinded by the Lord when he was persecuting the church, does that sound like free will to you?! He then became Paul, in case you don't know the story.
2007-11-03 08:54:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋