Again, a Jeezmoid demonstrates a sadly narrow point of view.

Post #10,777 by CRConrad 9/28/01 10:59:14 AM Reply	Again, a Jeezmoid demonstrates a sadly narrow point of view. The Brettster: P.S. Free will is a biblical concept that states that God allows good and evil in this world and it is up to us to choose which side we prefer to show the world. Funny, I thought the question of predestination vs free will was a philosophical -- as in, each puny religion is just one (stupidly superstitious backwater) sub-sector of the wider catregory -- concept. But, hey, if it's an important question, then of course it _MUST_ be "biblical" (NB, they're not even letting the other stupid old superstitions get a look in), right...? Shee-eesh! Christian R. Conrad The Man Who Knows Fucking Everything
Post #10,789 by brettj 9/28/01 11:57:35 AM Reply	Your catch phrase says it all. BTW, did you notice I mentioned I am new to religion? You, on the other hand, know everything about everything. Sorry to offend you. Peace.
Post #10,792 by ChrisR 9/28/01 12:08:02 PM Reply	Don't know but... Funny, I thought the question of predestination vs free will was a philosophical -- as in, each puny religion is just one (stupidly superstitious backwater) sub-sector of the wider catregory -- concept. I would think that the more general concept in Philosophy is defined in terms of Behaviorism - i.e. whether we simply react to stimili or whether we can truly transcend our impulses. Anyhow, I'm not sure that the question of predistination versus free will really has much meaning outside a theological context (and really not much meaning there except to tie up some loose ends about the "chosen" ones).
Post #10,801 by marlowe 9/28/01 12:49:12 PM Reply	You got a problem with the Bible saying stuff? Is it intruding on philosophy's turf? And are you sure you know who was there first? And last but not least: was your reaction the result of free will, or was it strictly deterministic? [link\|http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/marlowe/index.html\|http://www.angelfir...e/index.html]
Post #10,804 by brettj 9/28/01 12:59:42 PM Reply	I swallowed your bait, hook, line & sinker. And here I was supposed to be on the look-out for flame bait. My bad. ):

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