Jim
New Member
I think a problem going on in certain threads is a lack of communication on the principles of choice, free will and God's creating all while knowing all in advance. So I will cut to the chase:
God creates a man. He knows what this man will do with his life (Otherwise he is not omniscient). God looks ahead and knows this man will do something terrible. He knows this man will march into a school and gun down children for nothing more than sick pleasure.
Now I ask you:
What is the choice here? Does the man commit the act? If he does not, is God omniscient? Can an omniscient being be surprised by changes of heart? I think in the traditional sense, no. If God knew the man was already going to do something, and he does it, that is him walking a pre-set path. No? Define this situation differently, please.
God creates a man. He knows what this man will do with his life (Otherwise he is not omniscient). God looks ahead and knows this man will do something terrible. He knows this man will march into a school and gun down children for nothing more than sick pleasure.
Now I ask you:
What is the choice here? Does the man commit the act? If he does not, is God omniscient? Can an omniscient being be surprised by changes of heart? I think in the traditional sense, no. If God knew the man was already going to do something, and he does it, that is him walking a pre-set path. No? Define this situation differently, please.