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Re: Nature of man (was Re: Problems with Christianity)
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Thu, 21 Dec 2000 14:33:52 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Eaton writes:
> Just popping in with another plausible take on the issue of free will vs.
> God being omniscient--
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> Now, I COULD predict exactly all the outcomes of the systems I create, but
> often, I'd rather be suprised. Perhaps God's situation is similar? Maybe he
> COULD predict the systems he's created, but doesn't want to?
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> Just another thought to add to the pile...
An appealing notion, but it's circular and non-falsifiable, like the
statement that "God answers all prayers but sometimes the answer is no."
These can be comforting on an aesthetic level, but they're not really
satisfying logically.
Dave!
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