We have only a facade of free will. When Einstein said, “God doesn’t play dice with the Universe” he was referring to the unwavering predictability of all actions at the atomic and sub-atomic level. Thus if our quantum-scale components move in a predictable manner, how can we digress? Looking at it from another angle: Our brains are simply organic computers, and the hardware is beyond our control. The software is derived from instinct and experience from our environment. As an infant we have no control over these. The first conscious decisions will be made using software implanted without our control; and subsequent decisions will be based on the input from previous decisions. Looking at it from another angle: There are several Bible quotes like Ephesians 1:11, “in him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.”
One interpretation of eating of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is that man chose to “eat” the fruit which gave him not only the ability to know the difference between good and evil but also the free will to choose one or the other.
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I believe in free will because, really, what choice do I have?
The Reader Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Take it to the Supreme Court!
Thechildinme almost 5 years ago
Good luck with that!
DJJG almost 5 years ago
Wow! This is so good to see such a deep joke in F&E!
Geophyzz almost 5 years ago
We have only a facade of free will. When Einstein said, “God doesn’t play dice with the Universe” he was referring to the unwavering predictability of all actions at the atomic and sub-atomic level. Thus if our quantum-scale components move in a predictable manner, how can we digress? Looking at it from another angle: Our brains are simply organic computers, and the hardware is beyond our control. The software is derived from instinct and experience from our environment. As an infant we have no control over these. The first conscious decisions will be made using software implanted without our control; and subsequent decisions will be based on the input from previous decisions. Looking at it from another angle: There are several Bible quotes like Ephesians 1:11, “in him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.”
sandpiper almost 5 years ago
With free will, one either loses or wins. How one handles the consequences is the test of character.
InTraining almost 5 years ago
Frank, First let Gabriel check the book for your name…!
the lost wizard almost 5 years ago
I was unaware that you get to argue your case.
Herb L 1954 almost 5 years ago
I will choose free will.Rush,not Limpbaugh ;(
dwpbike almost 5 years ago
the free will baptists are not amused
Loijen almost 5 years ago
Frank … I think you are right on this one.
Jml58 almost 5 years ago
Not only does God play dice, they are loaded. And the cards are marked.
whelan_jj almost 5 years ago
One interpretation of eating of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is that man chose to “eat” the fruit which gave him not only the ability to know the difference between good and evil but also the free will to choose one or the other.
COL Crash almost 5 years ago
It Is! That’s the whole point of giving it to us.