Post by RayW on Oct 25, 2013 19:44:48 GMT -8
Post your answers to the following questions here:
1. The concept of free will is notoriously difficult to define. It is a concept that is often used in Christian circles, but seldom articulated and understood. Having been through this session, how would you define free will?
2. Do you believe that libertarian freedom is possible? How?
3. Discuss the outside factors in your life that were beyond your control. How have these factors made you what you are?
4. Can it be said that you have true freedom when these factors are considered? Please explain.
5. One of the objections to libertarianism is that if a person’s will is not affected either by predisposition or outside influence, then it is completely arbitrary. Arbitrary choices are not truly free. Do you agree? Why or why not.
6. It is said by compatibilists that because of the fall and our outside influences, we do not have true liberty. However, we do make free choices and therefore are responsible for those choices. Do you agree? Why or why not.
7. If compatibilism were true, why would God still find fault in man if He is the first cause that placed him in the circumstances that have determined his choices?
8. How was your thinking most challenged by the lesson? Please explain.
1. The concept of free will is notoriously difficult to define. It is a concept that is often used in Christian circles, but seldom articulated and understood. Having been through this session, how would you define free will?
2. Do you believe that libertarian freedom is possible? How?
3. Discuss the outside factors in your life that were beyond your control. How have these factors made you what you are?
4. Can it be said that you have true freedom when these factors are considered? Please explain.
5. One of the objections to libertarianism is that if a person’s will is not affected either by predisposition or outside influence, then it is completely arbitrary. Arbitrary choices are not truly free. Do you agree? Why or why not.
6. It is said by compatibilists that because of the fall and our outside influences, we do not have true liberty. However, we do make free choices and therefore are responsible for those choices. Do you agree? Why or why not.
7. If compatibilism were true, why would God still find fault in man if He is the first cause that placed him in the circumstances that have determined his choices?
8. How was your thinking most challenged by the lesson? Please explain.