July 27

The Issue of Free Will
Posted on July 27th, 2010 at 7:35 AM by Michael Malphurs
Category: Theology

The issue of free will has always been at the forefront of theology. But recently, science has been making headway into its attempts to understand our decision making. The New York Times has an interesting article on free will.

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3 Responses to “ The Issue of Free Will ”

  • Susan Malphurs says:
    July 28, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Very interesting.

  • Barry Rose says:
    August 18, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    A lot may depend upon your definition of “free will.” Does man have free will theologically? Wouldn’t that depend upon your understanding and belief in election? Unfortunately, I don’t believe that the New York Times will give any answers to help in that area.

  • Mike Malphurs says:
    August 18, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Yes, I think you are exactly correct. It does all come down to your definition of free will… But no, The New York Times probably won’t be the place to find an answer ;-)

    I think determinism could even be a better term here. To borrow from Ray Stedman, I believe that someone else (God) is planning our days and yet allowing us free will in the experience of them.